http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/ en svhstaff@goskagit.com Copyright 2008 2008-05-11T22:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/gonzales/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/gonzales/#When:21:00:00Z Paul Gonzales, a Mount Vernon Democrat, has announced his intention to run for the Washington State Senate from the 40th Legislative District, a position being vacated by Sen. Harriet Spanel, D-Bellingham.… Typical, Election 2008-05-11T21:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/delay_of_spring_could_cost_local_farmers/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/delay_of_spring_could_cost_local_farmers/#When:20:00:00Z An unusually cold spring has left many Skagit Valley farmers weeks behind schedule in planting their crops, potentially setting the stage for a poor harvest later this year. For two months,… Typical, Lead, Top 2008-05-11T20:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/making_the_right_choices/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/making_the_right_choices/#When:17:00:00Z Returning a stolen wallet and misplaced backpack within a few months of each other recently earned Burlington Cub Scout Chris Hickox two Scout badges to add to his collection. Chris, 10,… Typical, Lead, Top 2008-05-11T17:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/burlington_edison_could_see_school_lunch_prices_increase/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/burlington_edison_could_see_school_lunch_prices_increase/#When:23:00:00Z BURLINGTON — Rising national food costs could be passed on to local families starting next school year if projections hold. Don Vennetti, Burlington-Edison School District food services… Typical, Lead, Top 2008-05-10T23:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/preparing_for_the_future/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/preparing_for_the_future/#When:20:00:00Z A federal initiative will allow the North Cascades National Park to carry out several projects as part of a centennial celebration. The projects are expected to improve the park’s Junior Ranger… Typical, Lead, Top 2008-05-10T20:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/anacortes_council_oks_fidalgo_villa_conditions/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/anacortes_council_oks_fidalgo_villa_conditions/#When:19:00:00Z After compromising on details related to shoreline setbacks, lot coverage and access to the public beach, the Anacortes City Council approved about two dozen conditions for construction of Fidalgo Villas,… Typical 2008-05-10T19:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/utility_district_may_harness_guemes_channel_tidal_power/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/utility_district_may_harness_guemes_channel_tidal_power/#When:18:00:00Z The tides that regularly sweep through the Guemes Channel might provide clean, renewable energy for the region in the next decade. Studies on the economic and environmental viability of harnessing… Typical 2008-05-10T18:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/organizations_partner_on_conservation_easement_purchase/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/organizations_partner_on_conservation_easement_purchase/#When:14:00:00Z Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland partnered with the Skagit County Farmland Legacy Program for the first time to contribute half of the $98,000 required to purchase the conservation easement on 39 acres… Typical 2008-05-10T14:00:00-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/county_report_ferry_runs_dont_threaten_guemes_environment/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/county_report_ferry_runs_dont_threaten_guemes_environment/#When:13:00:01Z Opponents of extended service disagree, threaten lawsuit The conflict between Skagit County and some Guemes Island residents over ferry service became more entrenched this week, after… Typical, Lead, Top 2008-05-10T13:00:01-08:00 http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/school_districts_brace_for_financial_hardships/ http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/school_districts_brace_for_financial_hardships/#When:21:00:01Z School districts across the state are bracing their budgets for the hardest hit in recent memory. Mount Vernon School District alone will have to cut at least $1.2 million from its budget for the 2008-09… Typical, Lead, Top 2008-05-09T21:00:01-08:00