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La Conner mayor in candidate forum kerfuffle
Last week’s La Conner Town Council candidate forum didn’t end with police showing up. That’s what happened four years ago, according two current council members who were there.
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La Conner Town Council candidate thanks town for support after minor stroke
La Conner Town Council candidate Cindy Tracey said by phone today that she had a minor…
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SW Council stars in video
I haven't gotten to watch it yet, but video from last night's Sedro-Woolley City Council meeting is now Continue Reading »
Sen. Patty Murray holds online health insurance reform chat
From U.S. Sen. Patty Murray's office:
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Wednesday, October 14th, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) will join Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius…
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Burlington attorney suggests City Council pay cut
City department heads have thought up ways to save money by cutting their own pay and that of their employees. Now, City Attorney Scott Thomas is asking his bosses to give up some of their salaries.
Obama takes Larsen to the court
President Barack Obama blocks a shot while playing basketball with personal aide Reggie Love in New York, N.Y. on September 23, 2009. Official White House photo by Pete Souza
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Still time to become a voter
Worried your voter registration isn't current? Head to the Washington Secretary of…
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Sneak peek at the key
I was in the mayor’s office today solidifying a seat for Saturday’s controversial handing over of the key to the city to conservative news pundit Glenn Beck when I had to ask: Can I see it?
Read the B-ESD consultant report
For those interested in reading the report released by the Burlington-Edison School District from consultant John Fotheringham, Continue Reading »
Councilman criticizes Beck Day media ban, Mayor says press may be allowed
UPDATE - 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24
Here is the text of Mount Vernon Councilman Dale Ragan's resolution, which was approved unanimously by the City Council Wednesday:
"Mount Vernon City…
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Group reports almost 16,000 signatures on anti-Beck day petition
*updated*
An anti-Glenn Beck Day petition should be big enough to leave a thud in the Mount Vernon City Council Chambers when it is dropped before the council tomorrow.
The document…
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Beck Day proceeds to benefit Lincoln Theatre
There is a profile of Glenn Beck in today's Skagit Valley Herald. A story in Monday’s paper will break down what’s expected on Glenn Beck Day, the Sept. 26 event organized by Mayor Bud Norris.
Meet the Mount Vernon Glenn Beck
Photo Submitted by Bruce Wersen, left. Glenn Beck is on the right in this 1973 photo taken as the Mount Vernon Volunteer Militia prepared for a performance at the Puyallup Fair.
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Councilman wants council say over keys to the city
Mount Vernon City Councilman Dale Ragan tried to make a motion Wednesday night to require council approval for any proclamation or key to the city award given by a city employee or official. But Ragan…
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Where did I put that key to the city?
I learned early on as a cub reporter that keys to a city don't always go to dignitaries and VIPs.
I was covering some serious flooding in a small town far from here that I'd never covered…
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Bellingham mayor offers Jon Stewart key to the city
September 4, 2009
Jon Stewart
c/o The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
733 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10019-5051
Dear Mr. Stewart and Daily Show Producers:
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Obama to address students Tuesday
For those not in the know, President Barack Obama plans to address students in a nationwide address Tuesday at 12 p.m. Eastern time (that's 9 a.m. Skagit time).
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Councilman speaks out on ‘Glenn Beck Day’
Mount Vernon City Councilman Mike Urban has his own ideas about "Glenn Beck Day," and he sent us a letter to the editor, which we will publish in full in Friday's Skagit Valley Herald. But we thought we'd…
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Ferry forward
For those of you getting antsy waiting for a non-loaner ferry for the Keystone-Port Angeles route, Washington State…
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Bailey on economic committee
OAK HARBOR — Tenth Legislative District Rep. Barbara Bailey was appointed to the Lieutenant Governor's Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, which…
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