http://www.goskagit.com/home/ en svhstaff@goskagit.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-21T21:00:44 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/tough_times_but_time_to_focus_on_whats_important/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/tough_times_but_time_to_focus_on_whats_important/#When:21:49:00Z Two looks through the rear view mirror show the tough road the Anacortes-area economy has gone down. Home values have dropped about 10 percent from a year ago, according to the Skagit County… Opinion - Editorial, Anacortes, Anacortes American 2009-11-18T21:49:00 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/a_money_saving_stand_against_north_sound/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/a_money_saving_stand_against_north_sound/#When:16:55:57Z Finally, there is a payoff for Skagit County Prosecutor Rich Weyrich’s insistence that his office be properly compensated for work done for the regional mental health agency. At a time… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-11-16T16:55:57 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/peas_deserve_their_spot_in_skagit_farmland/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/peas_deserve_their_spot_in_skagit_farmland/#When:17:24:17Z There is so much nutritional power packed into the tiny pea that it’s hard to understand why consumer demand isn’t greater. It turns out that strong prices did make 2008 a big year… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-11-13T17:24:17 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/mayor_uniquely_positioned_to_make_an_even_bigger_difference/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/mayor_uniquely_positioned_to_make_an_even_bigger_difference/#When:21:38:17Z Given a week to sift through the election returns, some things seem clear. First, people are pleased with the direction the Port of Anacortes has taken in recent years. All three incumbents,… Opinion - Editorial, Anacortes, Anacortes American 2009-11-11T21:38:17 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/bless_those_who_choose_to_serve/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/bless_those_who_choose_to_serve/#When:16:26:42Z Today we honor veterans for their service and sacrifice. The ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq are daily reminders of the measure of that sacrifice, one shared not only by those in… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-11-11T16:26:42 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/if_officials_fail_people_speak_with_their_votes/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/if_officials_fail_people_speak_with_their_votes/#When:16:21:02Z Area incumbents were routed in the general election as voters showed their uneasiness with the state of things. In most races, voters seemed less focused on particular issues than generalized… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-11-09T16:21:02 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/defeat_of_i_1033_doesnt_mean_eyman_goes_away/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/defeat_of_i_1033_doesnt_mean_eyman_goes_away/#When:16:12:51Z Voters’ disgust with government is largely directed at entities beyond the county line. The services provided by local government seem more tangible to many of us. Furthermore, we are… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-11-05T16:12:51 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/election_was_civil_focused_and_good_for_community/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/election_was_civil_focused_and_good_for_community/#When:20:00:38Z Election results are in, though not in the Anacortes American this week due to our print deadlines. You can get the latest results and updates on our Web site — goskagit.com. What we… Opinion - Editorial, Anacortes, Anacortes American 2009-11-04T20:00:38 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/budget_process_should_align_with_priorities/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/budget_process_should_align_with_priorities/#When:16:11:13Z It is almost painful to watch the Skagit County commissioners during the ongoing work sessions on the 2010 budget. Elected officials would much rather be able to say “yes” to important needs… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-11-02T16:11:13 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/bob_hyde_can_be_a_difference_maker_on_the_school_board/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/bob_hyde_can_be_a_difference_maker_on_the_school_board/#When:20:38:02Z Service clubs and other like-minded organizations here are looking right now at a long list of additional educational programs and activities beyond the basic classroom that Anacortes teachers hope… Opinion - Editorial, Anacortes, Anacortes American 2009-10-30T20:38:02 -08:00