The burn ban for unincorporated Island County, including Camano Island, was lifted today at 8 a.m.
Residents may burn a pile of natural vegetation that is 4 feet by 4 feet or less without a permit. A larger pile requires a permit, which is available by contacting Fire Warden Fred Wefer at (360) 428-3293.
It is illegal to burn garbage, household trash, lumber, construction waste or demolition debris.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
CASA auction funds shelter
The Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA)'s fourth annual auction is approaching on Sat. Oct. 3, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Camano Senior and Community Center, at 606 Arrowhead Rd. on Camano Island.Tickets will be $25 in advance, and $35 at the door.
The shelter is highly dependent on donations and community support. The shelter does receive some support from Island County for dogs.
The shelter has posted a list of some of the auction items on seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pet/1379828060.html.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Sno-Isle still searches for new trustee
Sno-Isle Libraries has extended the application deadline for the vacant board of trustee position until Thurs.. Oct. 1.
Potential trustees must live in Snohomish County, excluding Everett and Woodway. Those from south Snohomish County will receive preference.
A position description and application are available at www.sno-isle.org or by contacting Judy Carter at 360.651.7002, or Mary Kelly at 360.651.7030.
Potential trustees must live in Snohomish County, excluding Everett and Woodway. Those from south Snohomish County will receive preference.
A position description and application are available at www.sno-isle.org or by contacting Judy Carter at 360.651.7002, or Mary Kelly at 360.651.7030.
Public hearing about Camano Gateway
The Island County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the adoption of an ordinance for the Camano Gateway area 6 p.m. Tues., Sept. 22 at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., on Camano Island.
The ordinance, if adopted, would create a Camano Gateway Village Zone and set development regulations including design, lot size,, setbacks, building height and signage.
The ordinance, if adopted, would create a Camano Gateway Village Zone and set development regulations including design, lot size,, setbacks, building height and signage.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
First evidence of West Nile in King County
The state Department of Health reported that a dead bird found in Seattle in August has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Thus far, three birds have tested positive for the virus in Western Washington. A man in Klickitat County caught West Nile, but is recovering. Statewide, the virus has been found in 32 horses, 15 birds and 326 mosquito pools, according to the state Department of Health.
The Snohomish Health District no longer tests for West Nile, after budget cuts last year. Neither Island nor Snohomish County has reported any cases of humans with the virus.
Testing mosquitoes and birds for West Nile virus helps identify the virus' presence in a community prior to an outbreak, said Allison Cook, state Department of Health public information officer. Public health officials can then alert communities about what they can do to lower their risk of West Nile virus.
Most people who are bitten by a mosquito with West Nile don't become ill, Cook said. Some may experience flu-like symptoms, such as a fever and muscle aches. Adults over age 50 and people with compromised immune systems are most at risk. West Nile can develop into meningitis or encephalitis.
Local public health officials advise people to avoid outdoors in the evening, when mosquitoes are most active, cover exposed skin with light material or mosquito repellent, make sure screens fit and remove standing water to limit where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
Thus far, three birds have tested positive for the virus in Western Washington. A man in Klickitat County caught West Nile, but is recovering. Statewide, the virus has been found in 32 horses, 15 birds and 326 mosquito pools, according to the state Department of Health.
The Snohomish Health District no longer tests for West Nile, after budget cuts last year. Neither Island nor Snohomish County has reported any cases of humans with the virus.
Testing mosquitoes and birds for West Nile virus helps identify the virus' presence in a community prior to an outbreak, said Allison Cook, state Department of Health public information officer. Public health officials can then alert communities about what they can do to lower their risk of West Nile virus.
Most people who are bitten by a mosquito with West Nile don't become ill, Cook said. Some may experience flu-like symptoms, such as a fever and muscle aches. Adults over age 50 and people with compromised immune systems are most at risk. West Nile can develop into meningitis or encephalitis.
Local public health officials advise people to avoid outdoors in the evening, when mosquitoes are most active, cover exposed skin with light material or mosquito repellent, make sure screens fit and remove standing water to limit where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Part of burn ban lifted
Part of Island County's burn ban was lifted on Friday.
Outdoor burning of natural debris is still not permitted, even with a permit. However, recreational fires in fire pits lined with metal or concrete or in a barbecue or camp stove are now allowed.
As of July 30, Island County had restricted all outdoor burning due to the dry weather.
Updated burn ban information for Island County is available at (360) 391-0362. Property under the jurisdiction of the state Department of Natural Resources should call (360) 856-3500 for information on burn permits.
Outdoor burning of natural debris is still not permitted, even with a permit. However, recreational fires in fire pits lined with metal or concrete or in a barbecue or camp stove are now allowed.
As of July 30, Island County had restricted all outdoor burning due to the dry weather.
Updated burn ban information for Island County is available at (360) 391-0362. Property under the jurisdiction of the state Department of Natural Resources should call (360) 856-3500 for information on burn permits.
Council overturns FCC veto
The Snohomish County Council overturned County Executive Aaron Reardon's veto of the elimination of fully-contained communities from the county code this morning.
Reardon had vetoed the ordinance last week.
In a 4-1 vote, with Councilman John Koster dissenting, the council took the code permitting mini-cities in the county off of the books.
For more details, read the Sept. 15 edition of the Stanwood/Camano NEWS.
Reardon had vetoed the ordinance last week.
In a 4-1 vote, with Councilman John Koster dissenting, the council took the code permitting mini-cities in the county off of the books.
For more details, read the Sept. 15 edition of the Stanwood/Camano NEWS.
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