http://www.goskagit.com/home/ en svhstaff@goskagit.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-08T01:32:57 -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:15:12:51Z 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 2009-11-05T15:12:51 -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:19:00:38Z 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 2009-11-04T19:00:38 -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:15:11:13Z 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 2009-11-02T15:11:13 -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:19:38:02Z 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 2009-10-30T19:38:02 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/maxwell_has_more_than_earned_fifth_term_as_mayor/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/maxwell_has_more_than_earned_fifth_term_as_mayor/#When:19:18:09Z Challenging a popular and effective four-term mayor is a tall order. We commend Steve Sonnenberg for running against incumbent Dean Maxwell in the Anacortes mayoral election. He’s giving… Opinion - Editorial, Anacortes, Anacortes American 2009-10-30T19:18:09 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/approving_r_71_only_fair_and_just_way_to_vote/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/approving_r_71_only_fair_and_just_way_to_vote/#When:14:36:08Z The fair and just vote on Referendum 71 would be for “approved.” The ballot measure affirms the rights and responsibilities of domestic partners as spelled out in SB 5688, passed… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-10-26T14:36:08 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/born_rubin_and_short_for_port1/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/born_rubin_and_short_for_port1/#When:16:32:58Z With three contested commissioner races, the issues at the Port of Anacortes have been in the spotlight, along with plenty of talk about the future use of port, and waterfront, property. That in itself… Opinion - Editorial, Anacortes, Anacortes American 2009-10-20T16:32:58 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/oct_18_2009_1033_symptom_of_dissatisfaction_but_not_the_cure/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/oct_18_2009_1033_symptom_of_dissatisfaction_but_not_the_cure/#When:14:34:01Z Budgeting by the initiative process is simplistic and destructive. We elect our legislators, county commissions and city councils to set government priorities and allocate the tax revenues… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-10-19T14:34:01 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/school_district_races_b_e_s_w_concrete_anacortes_and_la_conner/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/school_district_races_b_e_s_w_concrete_anacortes_and_la_conner/#When:14:23:06Z Burlington-Edison School District: Bradley Whaley over Dick Spink Being on a school board is one of a community’s most thankless unpaid jobs. It calls forth those with a true desire… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-10-19T14:23:06 -08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/sedro_woolley_council_race_fire_district_6/ http://www.goskagit.com/sports/sedro_woolley_council_race_fire_district_6/#When:16:09:06Z Sedro-Woolley City Council: Brett Sandstrom over Dennis London The single advantage that Sandstrom brings to this race for the citywide seat is his criticism of incumbent London’s… Opinion - Editorial, Skagit Valley Herald 2009-10-16T16:09:06 -08:00