City of Stanwood

⚠ Weather Alert ⚠ Church Creek Park is closed for the remainder of the day due to high winds. We are also receiving reports of downed power lines and trees across the roadway. Follow these important tips and stay safe. 👇

▶ If you come across downed power lines, turn around and find another route.
▶Never drive, walk or ride past road closure signs or barricades.
▶To report a power outage, contact Snohomish County PUD. You can find a local outage map at https://outagemap.snopud.com/
▶Visit bit.ly/stanwoodwindalertsfor updates.
▶Stay informed, follow US National Weather Service Seattle for the latest forecasts in our area.

🎃It was a frightfully fun afternoon in downtown Stanwood! 🎃From superheroes to ghosts, dinosaurs, witches and wizards we saw it all this Halloween. Thank you to everyone who came out, and a special shoutout to our event sponsors, participating businesses and city staff for making Ghouls Night Out 2024 possible. It takes a village to put on events of this magnitude and it was amazing to see so many people come together to create a spooktacular day for our community.

2024 Event Sponsors - Snow Goose Transit, McPherson Pest Control Ladders Clothing & Company, Bayless Electric, American Cremation And Casket Alliance, Gilbertson Funeral Home, Menzies Financial, LLC, Apple Pediatric Dentistry, Laurie's Boutique, Sugar.and.bubblesco, Bay Baby Produce

Exciting news! For the ninth year in a row, the Department of Ecology has recognized Stanwood as one of the top performing municipal wastewater treatment plants in the state! This is an exciting accomplishment and speaks volumes of our staff. Way to go Michael, Leland, Jarred, Cole, Matt and Leigh. We appreciate your hard work and commitment! 🎉

Stanwood’s most spooktacular event of the season is just a few days away! Kick off your Halloween festivities trick-or-treating downtown where over 40 businesses will be handing out free candy and giveaways!

🗓️ October 31st
⏱️3-6pm
📍Downtown Stanwood

Check out all 40+ candy stops at https://stanwoodwa.org/608/Ghouls-Night-Out and join us for a safe, fun and festive afternoon.

Thank you to this year’s event sponsors! Snow Goose Transit, McPherson Pest Control, Ladders Clothing & Company, Bayless Electric, American Cremation And Casket Alliance, Menzies Financial, LLC, Gilbertson Funeral Home, Apple Pediatric Dentistry, Laurie's Boutique, Sugar.and.bubblesco.

It’s election time! Find a ballot dropbox near you at snohomishcountywa.gov/5726/Find-a-Ballot-Drop-Box.✨🗳

There are 35 official ballot drop boxes open across Snohomish County for the November 5 Presidential Election. To find one near you, visit snohomishcountywa.gov/5726/Find-a-Ballot-Drop-Box.✨🗳

👉 Ballot drop boxes are open 24/7 until 8 pm on Election Day.

👉 Don't forget to sign your ballot return envelope!

👉 If you return your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked by November 5 or sooner to be counted.

👉 Track and check the status of your ballot, sign up to receive text updates about your ballot, and more by logging into VoteWA.gov.

Snohomish County Government

🎃🎃It's that time of year again! 🎃🎃 Our annual pumpkin showdown is here, and city staff have been hard at work crafting the spookiest and most creative pumpkins. Cast your vote for your favorite creation by October 30th and help us crown this year's pumpkin champion - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FR887KV
May the best pumpkin(s) win!

We have exciting news! Work will soon begin on a deployable flood gate near the Marine Drive overpass. This will make response times faster and is a crucial step in enhancing flood protection for Stanwood. We anticipate the project to be complete by early 2025. Read the full story at https://bit.ly/stanwoodfloodgate

We are in for a wet and windy weekend with a wind advisory in effect until tomorrow morning. Make sure you are prepared for fall and winter weather by staying informed. Visit Snohomish County's public safety dashboard - https://snoco.org/safety - for real-time emergency alerts, updates, weather forecasts, resources and more.

Help shape the future of 270th Street NW by sharing your thoughts on several concepts to beautify the Brick Road! Drop by Stanwood City Hall anytime between 5-7pm this Thursday to share your feedback and join us in creating a vibrant community space - https://bit.ly/3BLswkD.

SCAM ALERT:
It has been brought to our attention that the Stanwood PD main phone number, 425-388-5290, is being spoofed for scam calls. The caller will tell you that you are being investigated and ask for money and/or personal information. Stanwood PD will never ask for money or that kind of information over the phone. Do not give any information and hang up. If you're concerned, you can call us to verify whether we called you or not.
Be Safe!!

City Council is taking place this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the School District Administration Building. Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Find additional details at https://stanwoodwa.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1102

Bring your appetites to Stanwood American Legion's Prime Rib Dinner happening this Saturday at 4pm at Post 92. Help support our local veterans and enjoy prime rib, baked potato, salad, rolls and dessert, all for $25. Ages 12 and under are $10.

It was a fine afternoon for a grand opening! Join us in welcoming our newest business in Stanwood, Money Saver Storage - Stanwood. ✨🎉

Attention businesses! The city is actively seeking makers, artisans, food trucks and more to participate in this year's Light Up Your Holidays, Stanwood's downtown tree lighting and holiday celebration. Taking place Saturday, December 7 from 4-7pm, this community-favorite event is one you will want to be part of. We are also seeking event sponsors! Learn more at https://bit.ly/stanwoodholidays and join us for Light Up Your Holidays 2024.

Put on in partnership with local businesses and Stanwood Commerce Alliance .

Join Stanwood Police Department on Thursday, October 24th at 2:00pm at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Road) to learn about the risks of cyber crime and how to stay safe online!

Don't Be a Victim of Cybercrime! Attend Our Free Security Forum!
Are you worried about online scams and how to protect your finances?
You're not alone! Join us for a FREE Cyber Security Forum on:

Thursday, October 24th at 2:00 PM
at The Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, WA).
This forum is specifically designed to help seniors understand the risks of cybercrime and learn how to stay safe online.

Here's what you'll gain:
● Understand common scams: Learn how to identify and avoid phishing emails, phone calls, and other tactics scammers use.
● Protect your financial data: Discover tips for creating strong passwords, keeping your software updated, and guarding your personal information.
● Get help and resources: Find out where to go for additional information and support if you suspect a scam.
We'll have expert speakers, a Q&A session, and a FREE handout with key takeaways

Space is limited, so register today at
https://www.camanolesf.com/
Link to registration form found in top banner.

We're thrilled to share that City Council has adopted the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is a roadmap for Stanwood's future and will guide leadership in annual goal setting, budgeting, policy making and day-to-day decisions. See the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan today and thank you to everyone who contributed to this important effort - https://bit.ly/stanwoodstrategicplan

UPDATE: **Cancelled. Starbucks is having a maintenance issue and is CLOSED. Stanwood Police will reschedule for a later date. Friday, October 4 is National Coffee With a Cop Day! Join Stanwood Police Department at the Stanwood Starbucks located near QFC from 9-11am for questions, coffee and conversation. ☕👮‍♂️

Spooky season is here!👻Join us downtown this Halloween for Ghouls Night Out, a spooktacular trick-or-treating experience featuring 40+ candy stops! Are you a local business? Showcase your brand while giving away free candy and sign up to participate by October 11. Get started and find event details at https://bit.ly/stanwoodgno

Thank you to this year’s event sponsors! Snow Goose Transit, McPherson Pest Control, Ladders Clothing & Company, Bayless Electric, American Cremation And Casket Alliance, Menzies Financial, LLC, Gilbertson Funeral Home, Apple Pediatric Dentistry, Laurie's Boutique, Sugar.and.bubblesco

Road Closure Notice: Cedarhome Road will be closed Monday through Friday from 7am-5pm for approximately two weeks beginning tomorrow, October 2. Detours will be in place, please expect some delays. Visit https://stanwoodwa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=365 for details and updates.

Have you heard the news?! Stanwood Police Department now has a designated “safe exchange” parking stall where community members can safely buy, sell and trade items. Located just across the street from the station, it is monitored by camera 24/7.

It’s the final Stanwood Farmers Market of the season! Swing on by to support our local makers, farmers, artisans and more. Happening downtown until 6pm.

City Council is taking place this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the School District Administration Building. Attend in-person or online via Zoom. Find additional details at https://stanwoodwa.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1115

Be sure to check out the market mural next time you’re at the Stanwood Farmers Market! Today Mayor Roberts helped unveil this beautiful new piece of art located downtown. Shoutout to Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission - SCAAC, the Farmers Market, local artist Resha Hanson, and to our community on this wonderful collaboration. 🎨🖌️