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Election 2024: State House 39th Legislative District
Four candidates are running for the House seat currently held by incumbent Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens. There are two Republicans, one Democrat and an Independent in the race for the 39th Legislative District, Position 1 seat. The top two vote-getters advance to the November election regardless of party. The 39th District covers eastern Skagit and...
GUEST COMMENTARY: Washington rail policy: Potential setback ahead
I recently traveled from Burlington to Washington, D.C., to talk with our congressional delegation about rail transportation challenges and opportunities in Skagit County. Burlington is an authentic railroad town, having been built around the junction of the old Great Northern Railway and Seattle & Northern Railway in the 1890s. Like other cities that sprouted along busy rail lines, Burlington has experienced both the positive and negative sides of train traffic over the years.
Bellingham investment group organizes business pitch competition
Calling all entrepreneurs in Whatcom and Skagit counties: The Bellingham Angel Investors (BAI) will be hosting a business pitch competition in August. BAI aims to empower local leaders to support the economy by making local investments. The group has invested more than $30 million since its founding in 2005, most of which goes to startups in the Pacific Northwest and B.C.
Anacortes homes continue to be most expensive in Skagit County
Anacortes homes are still the most expensive homes in Skagit County, according to a July 3 report by Peter Ahn of the Muljat Group. Also, fewer Anacortes houses sold in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023. “Given the steady price increases in Anacortes over the last several years, it’s not surprising that fewer sales may temporarily occur there,” Ahn, co-owner of Northwest Washington’s The...
State Commerce Director makes visit to Skagit County
State Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong visited several locations around Skagit County on Thursday as a part of his mission to visit every county in the state. Fong said he thinks it’s important to see how the investments the department is making come to fruition with the vision of a community. His stops included the Northwest Innovation Resource Center, Sedron Technologies, Triumph Teen Life Center, the Economic Development Alliance...
Indigenous teen reported missing from Burlington
BURLINGTON, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A Missing Indigenous Person Alert has been issued for a teen out of Skagit County. The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office says that 15-year-old Bryson Morris was last seen leaving his home in Burlington on June 15. Washington State Patrol (WSP) believes that he may...
Hamilton residents look into home buyout program
HAMILTON — Residents of Hamilton, representatives from Forterra and the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management recently met to learn about the Forterra buyout program and flood safety. Dawn Haight, senior managing director of conservation real estate for Forterra, said the goal of the public meeting was to provide residents a chance to learn more about the program and provide people education on flood safety. Forterra has funding for the...
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