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U.S. Forest Service update reveals “Easy Fire” decreased in size by approximately 200 acres
EASY PASS, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The wildfire that temporarily shut down part of the North Cascades Highway on July 18 does not cover as much of the area as previously thought. The U.S. Forest Service issued an update on the Easy Fire on July 19 that showed it decreased...
Loop Road summit: 2007
One of my favorite photos from Washington Park Loop Road summit looking toward Skyline. 2007. A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 19, 2024
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 19, 2024. 9:30 am: Immigrant Food to open next week, bringing ‘gastroadvocacy’ dining to Ballston | 🗣️...
Downtown Sounds celebrates 20 years of music, beer and community in Bellingham’s Arts District
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Mixing the vibrant culture of downtown Bellingham with the constantly evolving live music community, Downtown Sounds has become a mainstay summertime event over the last 20 years. Downtown Sounds has returned to the Arts District with a lineup of musical acts that span genres of...
Missing woman last seen in Bellingham, BPD ask for the public’s help
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Bellingham Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman. Neighbors of the woman have reported 50-year-old Lavonne Lutz as missing on June 14 after they hadn’t heard from her for a week. Lutz was last seen in downtown Bellingham with...
Horrific Head-On Collision on SR9 Kills 87-Year-Old Burlington Woman [Everson, WA]
Injury Reported in Fatal 2-Vehicle Collision on Lawrence Road Everson, WA (July 19, 2024) On Wednesday morning, an 87-year-old woman was killed and a man in his 80s was hurt in a horrific head-on collision on SR9. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the fatal 2-vehicle collision happened around 9:45 a.m. on Lawrence Road […]
Cyber outage impacts travel, banks, healthcare facilities and more around the country
REDMOND, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A worldwide cyber outage has been causing migraines for just about everyone who uses Microsoft products. Flights were grounded, bank accounts became inaccessible and healthcare facilities were forced to close after a software update was launched with a critical defect. The update from cybersecurity firm...
Navy Flight Schedule at NAS Whidbey Island Complex Aircraft carrier-based flight training operations are scheduled to occur at OLF and Ault field complex for Week of July 22-28, 2024
NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – There are aircraft carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island complex the week of July 22-28, 2024. People living in local communities should remain aware that the aforementioned operations are not the only operations out...
Man impersonates WDFW employee, steals boat motors totaling nearly $60,000
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A man accused of posing as a public employee to steal boat motors in several cities, including Bellingham, has been arrested. The state Attorney General’s Office says 38-year-old Victor Matt was charged with several counts of theft and forgery in Snohomish County Superior Court.
Lyman car show draws crowds
Checking out classic cars People admire the cars and motorcycles at the 23rd annual Lyman Car & Motorcycle and Vendor Show on July 13 on Main Street. Dozens of people came out to support this year’s show. Proceeds from the event benefit the Lyman Cemetery and City Park. ___ (c)2024 the Skagit Valley Herald (Mount Vernon, Wash.) Visit the Skagit Valley Herald (Mount Vernon, Wash.) at ...
Thousands of community leaders across the country back Whatcom County’s urge to declare national fentanyl emergency
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A major organization has backed Whatcom County’s effort to address the fentanyl crisis on a national level. The National Association of Counties (NACo) on Monday, July 15, unanimously approved a resolution that was passed by the county council earlier this year asking to declare a federal emergency over the crisis.
Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in Langley stirs up treats for all tastes
LANGLEY — Nutty. Chewy. Hot. Cold. Creamy. Sweet Mona’s Chocolates has treats for all tastes. About 300 varieties of handcrafted sweets fill the bright yellow shop at 221 Second St. in Langley. “I never dreamed about being a chocolatier,” founder Mona Newbauer said. Now, decades later, she...
Alligator spotted wandering around Snohomish County
In the wilderness that is Western Washington, one can see all manner of beasts, from Sasquatch to Olympic marmot to grizzly bear to … gator?. A 10-foot alligator was spotted in Granite Falls on Friday, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. It’s unclear how the alligator ended up where it was spotted south of Ray Gray Road near the Pilchuck River, and no additional information was available Friday night.
Community comes out to annual Concrete Youth Activity Day
CONCRETE — Hundreds of people from the Concrete community and surrounding areas came out Thursday to the 17th annual Concrete Youth Activity Day. The event has been put on by the Concrete Resource Coalition, a local grassroots organization, the past eight years and included nearly 40 community resources. Stephanie Morgareidge with the Concrete Resource Coalition said the resources included everything from environmental organizations such as the Skagit Conservation District to...
87-year-old woman dies in car accident near Nugents Corner
WHATCOM— An 87-year-old Burlington woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident north of Nugents Corner near Lawrence. Judith Cook, 87, was pronounced dead at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham following an accident on SR9 at approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17.
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