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Sam Schrantz waves a transgender pride flag during the Stanwood-Camano Pride event at Freedom Park in Camano, Washington on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

She was a ‘lone soul’ before starting a Pride event for rural Snohomish County

In recent years, groups have led celebrations in Stanwood, Arlington, Lake Stevens and elsewhere — cities where “we absolutely need to find each other.”

Sam Schrantz waves a transgender pride flag during the Stanwood-Camano Pride event at Freedom Park in Camano, Washington on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Ross Haddow, right, stands alongside fellow Rotary Club member Shawn O’Donnell, left, as the two await extra hands to help move Haddow’s giant pumpkin on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Haddow’s home in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Herald photographers, writers take home 7 awards at SPJ contest

The winning entries were headlined by a giant pumpkin photographed by Ryan Berry. Record flooding coverage also netted two honors.

Ross Haddow, right, stands alongside fellow Rotary Club member Shawn O’Donnell, left, as the two await extra hands to help move Haddow’s giant pumpkin on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Haddow’s home in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Stanwood chiropractor sued, accused of filming preteen girl undressing

In 2023, Brandon Falk pleaded guilty to a reduced charge, when authorities ran into “evidentiary issues.” Now the girl’s family is suing him.

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Kayak Point Regional County Park in Stanwood, Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Kayak Point, the county’s most popular park, to reopen by next weekend

Snohomish County closed the park last July to update the boat launch and parking lot. The fishing pier is to remain closed this summer.

Kayak Point Regional County Park in Stanwood, Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Woman, 74, dies after Stanwood crash; 2 others hurt

The woman was headed east on Highway 532 when her vehicle veered into oncoming traffic around noon Saturday, police said.

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People gather for a color throw at Stanwood and Camano’s first-ever Pride celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Pride guide 2024

Celebrate love locally this June at one of the many Pride events happening across the county.

People gather for a color throw at Stanwood and Camano’s first-ever Pride celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
George Beard poses for a photo outside of the the Stanwood Library in Stanwood, Washington on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

From sick to the streets: How an illness left a Stanwood man homeless

Medical bills wiped out George Beard’s savings. Left to heal in his car, he got sicker. Now, he’s desperate for housing. It could take years.

George Beard poses for a photo outside of the the Stanwood Library in Stanwood, Washington on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Stanwood-Camano School District Administration and Resource Center on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Island County health board expresses ‘dismay’ over school board comments

A Stanwood-Camano school board member contested that “we have discriminatory practices and prejudices in our education system.”

The Stanwood-Camano School District Administration and Resource Center on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Stanwood man gets federal prison for selling fentanyl on dark web

In 2013, Christerfer Frick was sentenced to nine years for trafficking drugs. He began selling online upon his release in 2020.

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Graham Kerr, 90, leans down and kisses his new wife, Nancy, during Senior Expo on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Hotel Indigo in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘Galloping Gourmet’ celebrity chef Graham Kerr is a Stanwood newlywed

The 90-year-old shared his love of Nancy, God and Costco at the Everett senior expo last month.

Graham Kerr, 90, leans down and kisses his new wife, Nancy, during Senior Expo on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Hotel Indigo in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Quality Inn Tulalip - Marysville is pictured on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lawsuit: Police brushed off 911 calls before stabbing at Tulalip hotel

In February 2022, police received numerous 911 calls about Robert LeMasters’ behavior throughout the day before he attacked Fred Burney.

The Quality Inn Tulalip - Marysville is pictured on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People fish from the pier, hold hands on the beach and steer a swamped canoe in the water as the sun sets on another day at Kayak Point on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County announces date for Kayak Point reopening

Visitors will have access to the park’s new boat launch July 1, but not the fishing pier. Kayak Point will close again Oct. 15.

People fish from the pier, hold hands on the beach and steer a swamped canoe in the water as the sun sets on another day at Kayak Point on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Signs announcing construction at Kayak Point Regional County Park in Stanwood, Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish County hopes to reopen popular Kayak Point by summer

So far, contractors have built a new boat launch and parking area. Construction of a new fishing pier is set for summer.

Signs announcing construction at Kayak Point Regional County Park in Stanwood, Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Police: Stanwood farmer strikes man with pitchfork in goat argument

Two men in a Stanwood dairy farm got into an argument in a barn. Deputies arrested one for investigation of assault.

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Water pipes bursted in four schools in the Stanwood-Camano Island school district Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo provided by the Stanwood-Camano Island school district)

Frozen, burst pipes close schools in Lake Stevens, Camano, Edmonds

Temperatures dropped as low as single digits in some parts of Snohomish County over the weekend.

Water pipes bursted in four schools in the Stanwood-Camano Island school district Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo provided by the Stanwood-Camano Island school district)
Katherine Hopke poses for a photo in her studio for Golden Light Beeswax Candles at her home in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

As Christmas nears, Everett candle maker takes cues from nuns

In 2018, Katherine Hopke took over the business from a Stanwood convent. Now she sells the beeswax candles online.

Katherine Hopke poses for a photo in her studio for Golden Light Beeswax Candles at her home in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Dannika Prime talks about how the water came into her home on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 in Silvana, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After record Stilly flood, Silvana family is ‘stuck in this limbo area’

A storm turned Dannika Prime’s neighborhood into lakefront property. She’s unsure of her next step, except that it’ll be expensive.

Dannika Prime talks about how the water came into her home on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 in Silvana, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Artist Michelle Downes prepares to work on a few canvases in her garage workspace on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her family’s home in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood artist Michelle Downes creates layered dreamscapes in resin

Resin is one part chemistry and one part artistry. Downes combines the two to make art that captures the imagination.

  • Oct 2, 2023
  • By Sara Bruestle Special to The Herald
  • LifeStanwood
Artist Michelle Downes prepares to work on a few canvases in her garage workspace on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her family’s home in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kendal Kippen is handcuffed after being sentenced to 14 months in prison for the rape of a child during his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former Arlington youth pastor sentenced to 14 months for child rape

Kendal Kippen, 27, was found guilty Tuesday of sexually abusing a former member of Jake’s House. She was 15 at the time.

Kendal Kippen is handcuffed after being sentenced to 14 months in prison for the rape of a child during his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Eight were injured Friday night, August 5, 2023 after a deck collapsed at Camp Killoqua in Stanwood, Washington. (Photo provided by Marysville Fire District)

Deck collapse at Camp Killoqua in Stanwood sends 8 to hospital

No children were onsite during the accident, the camp said in a social media post.

Eight were injured Friday night, August 5, 2023 after a deck collapsed at Camp Killoqua in Stanwood, Washington. (Photo provided by Marysville Fire District)