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A different kind of ag recovery
A farm in B.C. supports people with mental health and addiction issues. A farm in B.C. produces livestock, related products and second chances. John Volken Academy Farms, a 108-acre water buffalo and bison operation located on the Agricultural Land Reserve in south Langley, is also a residential treatment centre for people overcoming mental health and addictions issues.
Bellingham seeks feedback on landmark tree ordinance
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The City of Bellingham wants you to know there will be an opportunity to give feedback on the emergency landmark tree ordinance during the city council’s regular meeting Monday, July 15. The tree ordinance was enacted May 20 and created fines ranging from $800...
Skagit River sockeye season extended
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...
WSU hoops assistant Blake Fernandez traded in stethoscope for whistle
By Jamey Vinnick, CougFan: Blake Fernandez had his plan. Once he finished his college basketball career at Western Washington, he was going to become a doctor. That plan began with a gap year, and was supposed to be followed by MCATs and medical school. But as the new Washington State...
Mt Vernon H.S. baseball player at MLB All Star game!
Xavier Neyens plays baseball for Mt Vernon high school, and he is one of the best players in the country! During the MLB All Star festivities he got invited down to participate in a home run derby and get the All-Star experience! This morning, we caught up with his mom Lianna and she painted the picture for us!!
BRIEF: Semi-truck turned over on Squalicum Way
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – No one was injured after a semi-truck driver rolled over in Bellingham late last week. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters told MyBellinghamNow that the driver was travelling along Squalicum Way on the morning of July 12. Peters says that the driver, identified only as a 64-year-old man, drove too fast through the area and overturned the semi near Roeder Avenue.
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...
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...
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!
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.
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...
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