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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.
Skagit County mom wants death certificate changes for those killed by 'controlled substance homicide'
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A Skagit County mother is pushing for changes to the way death certificates are filled out after her son was poisoned with a counterfeit painkiller. She said the current system isn't telling the full story and is leaving out vital information. Trey Schweigert died after...
Berry bonanza: A U-pick guide to Whatcom and Skagit counties
Henry Knape, 2, reaches for a berry with his Oma, Lucy, Wednesday, July 17 at Shumway's Berries' U-pick in Lynden. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News) Nothing says summer in the Northwest like berry picking. While it’s handy to swing by a farmstand. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like...
Group tests for microplastics on Skagit River beach
MOUNT VERNON — On Wednesday, volunteers and staff with RE Sources panned through buckets of sand at Edgewater Park, not for gold, but for tiny pieces of colorful plastic. Known as microplastics, the pieces come from the degradation of larger plastic objects. They can originate from foam cartons, fishing line, synthetic clothing and many other items. Microplastics are practically everywhere in the environment, said RE Sources North Sound Water Keeper...
Two killed in separate vehicle crashes
Two women with connections to Skagit County were killed in separate vehicle crashes, according to reports from the State Patrol. The first incident occurred on Wednesday morning in Whatcom County on Highway 9, when a vehicle driven by a couple from Burlington was struck in a head-on collision by a 29-year-old driver from Auburn. Judith Cook, 87, was declared deceased at a nearby hospital. She was a passenger in the...
Highway 20 reopens after closure due to wildfire
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Highway 20 over the North Cascades reopened about 4 p.m. Thursday after it was closed in both directions early Thursday morning between Granite Creek (milepost 148) and east of the Rainy Pass Trail Head (milepost 158) due to wildfire activity, the state Department of Transportation said. The Easy Fire was sparked by lightning Wednesday, 20 miles west of Mazama, within Skagit County, according to the U.S. Forest Service. ...
Editorial: Return Wagoner and Low to 39th Disrict seats
Of the three seats in the 39th Legislative District, two of them — the House’s Position 1 and the Senate seat — drew multiple candidates, challenging two incumbent Republicans and putting those choices before voters for the Aug. 6 primary election. The 39th Legislative District includes much...
Election 2024: Three Skagit County fire district measures on the ballot this summer
Two traditional fire protection levies and one proposition to merge East County fire districts are on the ballot this August. Fire Protection Districts 8 and 14 are both attempting to reestablish their property tax levies at the rate that was previously approved by voters. The levies fund fire protection and emergency services. Fire District 8...
Doggy duo retiring after half century of volunteering together
Bonita Elfstrom and Shirley Stiles have more than a century of combined experience and volunteerism with the Tails Up Dog Club 4-H program between them. The 2024 Skagit County Fair marks Elfstrom’s 54th year with the program and Stiles’ 51st year. It also represents the last year for the duo. The Tails Up Dog Club...
Commerce gives $255,000 to Skagit organizations
The state Department of Commerce announced last week that it plans to give about $255,000 to three Skagit County organizations so they may participate in local planning efforts. Helping Hands Food bank will receive $100,000, $90,000 will go to Community Action of Skagit County, and $65,000 to the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County. The grants are part of a larger effort to help community-based organizations work with local policymakers...
Giveaway: 4 tickets to the Skagit County Fair
Prize Details: Four tickets to the Skagit County Fair August 8-11, 2024 in Mount Vernon, Washington. “Herd” on over to the Skagit County Fair for live entertainment, carnival rides, a magician, a hypnotist, jugglers, farm animals, tasty food, a circus, birds of prey, and an extreme trampoline show. Thursday is packed with Family Resources Day, Diaper Drive, and Diaper Derby. Friday is Safety and Preparedness Day. Saturday evening features an international Latin artist. And the fair is now open on Sunday!
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