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Government Meetings
• The Anacortes City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 15, at City Hall, 904 Sixth St. The meeting is also available at us02web.zoom.us/j/89255646791 or by calling 253-215-8782, meeting ID 892-5564-6791. • The Lyman Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16.
Education Meetings
• The Mount Vernon School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Madison Elementary School, 907 E. Fir St., Mount Vernon. The meeting is also available via Zoom at zoom.us/j/99255050884. mountvernonschools.org or 360-428-6110. • The Conway School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15, at the Digital Commons, 19710 Highway 534, Mount Vernon. conway.k12.wa.us or 360-445-5785.
WWU fires police officer facing trial on assault charge in connection with campus arrest
Western Washington University fired one of its police officers, and a second officer is on leave in connection with the January arrest of a car prowl suspect who was struck in the face while handcuffed. WWU Police Chief Katy Potts described the disciplinary action in a statement Thursday at the...
Mitchel Eric Incarnato: May 13, 1958 – June 20, 2024
Born in Dover, Ohio, Mitch was small in stature but his gigantic personality, humor, and compassion for helping others made him an awesome human. His giving heart, service to our community and most of all, love and acceptance touched so many souls. After a 3-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer he passed in the arms of his husband.
Celebration of life for Oran Gene Downs
Washington, July 2, 2024, 95 years of age. Oran was always quick with a smile and laugh. Those who were closest to him knew him as fun loving, and quick witted. Oran, in his younger years, gave the definition to extreme sports. He was a Korean War Vet, serving in...
Want to fish Skagit River sockeye salmon? You have a few extra days
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The sockeye salmon fishery on the Skagit River from the Highway 536 bridge in Mount Vernon to the Dalles Bridge in Concrete will be extended, running July 16 to July 24. A limit of four sockeye salmon with a minimum size of 12 inches can be retained...
Colleen Maschmedt: November 20, 1942 – May 25, 2024
Colleen Reah Maschmedt passed away peacefully in her home on Whidbey Island on May 25, 2024, at the age of 81 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Colleen was born in Seattle on November 20, 1942, to parents Albert Altabet and June Bellinger. She leaves behind her three children Jena (Jonathan) Murphy, Anthony (Abbey) Maschmedt, Todd (Leslie) Maschmedt, and two additional sons Bob (Janet) Maschmedt Jr. and Don (Emily) Maschmedt along with her longtime friend and companion, their father, Bob Maschmedt. Together they had 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Deitra Bjornathun, countless friends, relatives, and her beloved dog, Yona.
Michael Alan Nichols: 1952–2024
South Whidbey Island lost one of its more colorful characters early-am Tuesday with the passing of Michael Alan Nichols two months shy of turning 72. Nichols was better known by the monikers of “Mikey” and/or “Dr. Dirt”. The latter seemed appropriate given his talent for making green things grow strong and proud. But Nichols actually had a university degree in soil science (plus an inherited green thumb from his father!).
Election 2024: Three run for 10th Legislative District state senate seat
Three candidates are running for the state senator seat in the 10th Legislative District on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. The district includes Whidbey Island, La Conner, Conway, Stanwood, Arlington and western Mount Vernon. Most candidates submitted responses to a questionnaire sent out by the Skagit Valley Herald. Incumbent Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, has served...
Annual report: Bellingham, Whatcom County see drop in crime reported in 2023
Crime statistics in Bellingham and Whatcom County trended down in 2023, similar to the state. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News) Crime reports across Whatcom County and Bellingham dropped in 2023 compared to 2022, according to th. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like 50% off an annual subscription!
Mother charged in Stanwood toddler’s fentanyl overdose death
STANWOOD — Prosecutors last week charged a mother with manslaughter in her toddler’s accidental fentanyl overdose death in 2022 near Lake Goodwin. On Jan. 12, 2022, Morgan Bassett bought $100 worth of “oxys,” she reportedly later told police. She smoked eight of them that day, using a straw to consume the smoke while burning the pills on foil with a butane lighter. She reported smoking a few more the next day.
Lake Oswego officer reflects on how homicide of aunt and uncle led her to policing career
As a police officer, Eryn Leonard has to interact with people during the worst times of their life. Relating to that, she said, can sometimes prove challenging. However, as she progresses in her career, the Lake Oswego officer’s harrowing experience a few years ago — which altered the trajectory of her life — means she may be able to level with those who are grief-stricken more deeply. When Leonard was...
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