Joelene Green has a new office mate: 9-year-old daughter Abby.
n The Anacortes City Council will meet online at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 for discussions on reduced fees for access to the city’s fiber optic internet network for low-income families. Listen in by calling 1-253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 892-5564-6791. The meeting is also available at …
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all districts are holding their school board meetings electronically. Therefore, all districts ask that public comment be delivered electronically or dropped off at district offices. For information, visit district websites.
Here’s a sampling of recent calls to local police and fire agencies:
September is always the month our kids go back to school, but in 2020 things are much different than ever before.
Two men suspected of participating in an armed robbery at the Angel of the Winds Casino near the Skagit-Snohomish county line early Wednesday were arrested about 7 a.m. in Burlington.
In an ongoing effort to help the region’s salmon populations, the state Recreation and Conservation Office announced Thursday an $18 million grant package for projects to protect and restore fish habitat.
Members of the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group completed an important step Tuesday in the culvert replacement process.
After hearing a recap of how rising water in Turner and Nookachamps creeks impacts residents in and around Clear Lake, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners passed an emergency declaration Tuesday in support of drainage work.
When the COVID-19 pandemic kept the Skagit County Marine Resources Committee from holding its annual Fidalgo Bay Day, the committee adjusted.
Joelene Green has a new office mate: 9-year-old daughter Abby.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all districts are holding their school board meetings electronically. Therefore, all districts ask that public comment be delivered electronically or dropped off at district offices. For information, visit district websites.
MOUNT VERNON — Several local organizations are teaming up with the Mount Vernon School District to provide child care for Skagit County families who can't afford it.
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon High School staff are settling into their new offices in the school’s new administration building.
SEATTLE (AP) — The father of New England Patriots’ running back James White was killed Sunday in a car crash in Florida, authorities said.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A tree that made contact with a power line apparently started a wildfire that burned dozens of homes in eastern Washington, according to a utility company.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A tree that made contact with a power line apparently started a wildfire that burned dozens of homes in eastern Washington, according to a utility company.
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) — A sheriff's deputy has been placed on leave after fatally shooting a man in Washington State.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is asking a court to declare that electronic signatures are not acceptable of initiative petitions.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A growing number of cities across the U.S. are creating committees and task force panels aimed at discussing racial tensions and confronting the past.
MOUNT VERNON — Recorded candidate forums held by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Skagit County are available to watch on Zoom prior to the Aug. 4 primary.
With longtime state Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, choosing not to run for re-election, the 10th Legislative District in the state House will have a new face come January.
Longtime U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, is facing seven challengers for his seat representing Washington’s 2nd Congressional District.
MOUNT VERNON — Banner Bank will permanently close its downtown Mount Vernon branch on Dec. 11, the company announced to customers.
BURLINGTON — Skagit Regional Airport has received a $1.95 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the expansion of its existing apron.
MOUNT VERNON — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, two new breweries have opened their doors, a media company has expanded into a downtown storefront, and a new flooring and cabinetry showroom is getting ready to open.
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