www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in news/local_news of type article https://www.goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local_news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in section(s) news/local_news only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.84.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Anacortes group confronts disabled housing crisis ANACORTES — A small group of Anacortes families and caregivers are banding together to add housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8f83b5b2-d9e6-11ef-ac8c-5fbedb9d241f https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/anacortes-group-confronts-disabled-housing-crisis/article_8f83b5b2-d9e6-11ef-ac8c-5fbedb9d241f.html JAMES MATSON @goanacortes Students learn joy of reading and of community at literacy night LA CONNER — Families enjoyed games, crafts, a book reading and other reading-themed activities Wednesday at Family Fun Literacy Night at La Conner Elementary School. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:30:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1f38d358-d9cf-11ef-98e2-a7a9731108ca https://www.goskagit.com/news/education/students-learn-joy-of-reading-and-of-community-at-literacy-night/article_1f38d358-d9cf-11ef-98e2-a7a9731108ca.html AVA RONNING Skagit Valley Herald Mount Vernon housing project receives $4 million grant The state Department of Commerce announced last week it would award a $4.7 million grant to Community Action of Skagit County for it to use on its Kulshan View housing project. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:15:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9c855f4c-d9bc-11ef-b07a-f3ba91f650b0 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/mount-vernon-housing-project-receives-4-million-grant/article_9c855f4c-d9bc-11ef-b07a-f3ba91f650b0.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Mount Vernon City Council gets North Star update MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon City Council heard a presentation Wednesday on the 2025 goals of the North Star initiative. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:15:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8dc9e684-d9c2-11ef-91d5-fb38e151ea98 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/mount-vernon-city-council-gets-north-star-update/article_8dc9e684-d9c2-11ef-91d5-fb38e151ea98.html CALEB SPROUS Skagit Valley Herald Skagit County with new Superior Court commissioner Skagit County Superior Court has a news court commissioner. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:35:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f290fa3a-d9bd-11ef-9b18-87eb9654249f https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/skagit-county-with-new-superior-court-commissioner/article_f290fa3a-d9bd-11ef-9b18-87eb9654249f.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Wednesday's Prep Roundup: Seahawks drop boys' basketball game to Lyncs LYNDEN — The Anacortes High School boys' basketball fell to Lynden Christian 71-55 on Wednesday in a Northwest Conference game. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:20:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a3d0d09a-d8f1-11ef-b2ea-8bee521941b0 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/wednesdays-prep-roundup-seahawks-drop-boys-basketball-game-to-lyncs/article_a3d0d09a-d8f1-11ef-b2ea-8bee521941b0.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Wednesday's SVC Roundup: Men's basketball team beats Peninsula PORT ANGELES — The Skagit Valley College men's basketball team, newly ranked No. 1 in the Northwest Athletic Conference, played like it Wednesday. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:45:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/152cf1ba-d8f2-11ef-a608-2f73532a262f https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/wednesdays-svc-roundup-mens-basketball-team-beats-peninsula/article_152cf1ba-d8f2-11ef-a608-2f73532a262f.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Girls Athlete of the Week, Jan. 23 Burlington-Edison High School girls' basketball player Lily Atkins had 13 points, seven assists and six steals in the Tigers' 69-20 Northwest Conference win against Oak Harbor on Jan. 14. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:59:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9313d9d6-d84d-11ef-a4cd-aff915b66624 https://www.goskagit.com/sports/girls-athlete-of-the-week-jan-23/article_9313d9d6-d84d-11ef-a4cd-aff915b66624.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Boys Athlete of the Week, Jan. 23 Mount Vernon Christian boys' basketball player Jake Feddema had 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks against Orcas Island, and 26 points, 17 rebounds and two blocks against La Conner. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/046b97f6-d851-11ef-af4d-d7297ebee086 https://www.goskagit.com/sports/boys-athlete-of-the-week-jan-23/article_046b97f6-d851-11ef-af4d-d7297ebee086.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Sedro-Woolley Museum updates one exhibit, adds another SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Sedro-Woolley Museum recently updated its bank exhibit and added a saloon exhibit. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3f070736-d8f8-11ef-9a0c-37f3f0a0fa53 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/sedro-woolley-museum-updates-one-exhibit-adds-another/article_3f070736-d8f8-11ef-9a0c-37f3f0a0fa53.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald County to document Big Lake stormwater outfalls Skagit County is planning to document stormwater outfalls around Big Lake beginning Monday. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/46bb765e-d8ff-11ef-ac6e-4bebdb33f8fe https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/county-to-document-big-lake-stormwater-outfalls/article_46bb765e-d8ff-11ef-ac6e-4bebdb33f8fe.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Tulips begin to sprout at Skagit Acres Tulips are beginning to sprout at Skagit County’s newest tulip field. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/21e1593a-d872-11ef-9275-bb6734211e75 https://www.goskagit.com/growskagit/tulips-begin-to-sprout-at-skagit-acres/article_21e1593a-d872-11ef-9275-bb6734211e75.html AVA RONNING Skagit Valley Herald Tuesday's Prep Roundup: Seahawks beat Tigers in Northwest Conference wrestling match BURLINGTON — The Anacortes High School boys' wrestling team beat Burlington-Edison 48-24 on Tuesday in a Northwest Conference dual meet. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6972da94-d859-11ef-b0b9-ebc6c371c567 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/tuesdays-prep-roundup-seahawks-beat-tigers-in-northwest-conference-wrestling-match/article_6972da94-d859-11ef-b0b9-ebc6c371c567.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Skagit County receives update on state legislative session The Skagit County Board of Commissioners had a weekly check-in Tuesday with its governmental affairs lobbyist regarding the state legislative session. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8a733086-d840-11ef-9f97-4fd427f0ead3 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/skagit-county-receives-update-on-state-legislative-session/article_8a733086-d840-11ef-9f97-4fd427f0ead3.html CALEB SPROUS Skagit Valley Herald Fire destroys home in Anacortes' Skyline neighborhood ANACORTES — A fire destroyed a home Sunday in the Skyline neighborhood of Anacortes. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cc95f87a-d847-11ef-bb43-c39e5a267e34 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/fire-destroys-home-in-anacortes-skyline-neighborhood/article_cc95f87a-d847-11ef-bb43-c39e5a267e34.html JAMES MATSON Skagit Publishing Downtown merchants hoping to get more people in the door Downtown merchants throughout Skagit County are hoping business picks up in 2025. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:15:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0cf4bab6-d2bf-11ef-87fc-e7e69f845d6c https://www.goskagit.com/news/business/downtown-merchants-hoping-to-get-more-people-in-the-door/article_0cf4bab6-d2bf-11ef-87fc-e7e69f845d6c.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Monday's Prep Roundup: Mount Vernon girls' basketball team beats Bellingham MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon High School girls' basketball team notched a 46-36 Northwest Conference victory Monday over Bellingham. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:20:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/adb4e80c-d73a-11ef-b6c3-0b78e13fd798 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/mondays-prep-roundup-mount-vernon-girls-basketball-team-beats-bellingham/article_adb4e80c-d73a-11ef-b6c3-0b78e13fd798.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Ukrainian game night held at Mount Vernon Library Commons MOUNT VERNON — A Ukrainian game night Thursday at the Mount Vernon Library Commons is expected to pave the way for more intercultural programs offered through the library. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/25ee331a-d51e-11ef-a9b3-f733b671a960 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/ukrainian-game-night-held-at-mount-vernon-library-commons/article_25ee331a-d51e-11ef-a9b3-f733b671a960.html AVA RONNING Skagit Valley Herald Voters in La Conner School District to decide on school levy Voters in the La Conner School District should receive their ballots in the mail this week regarding a school district replacement levy. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/66fc286c-d771-11ef-b446-6f454282ebcc https://www.goskagit.com/news/education/voters-in-la-conner-school-district-to-decide-on-school-levy/article_66fc286c-d771-11ef-b446-6f454282ebcc.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Work party held in school garden as part of MLK Day CLEAR LAKE — Volunteers worked in the garden at Clear Lake Elementary School on Monday as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day being a national day of service. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:30:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/52eb0c98-d786-11ef-a2c8-33949c523d88 https://www.goskagit.com/news/education/work-party-held-in-school-garden-as-part-of-mlk-day/article_52eb0c98-d786-11ef-a2c8-33949c523d88.html AVA RONNING Skagit Valley Herald Central Skagit Library District director steps down Central Skagit Library District Director Rachel McDonald is stepping down after about eight months in the position. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:45:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/56e3cfc4-d457-11ef-9c14-a3a81a1e6907 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/central-skagit-library-district-director-steps-down/article_56e3cfc4-d457-11ef-9c14-a3a81a1e6907.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Court Report A 39-year-old Concrete man was sentenced to six years, four months in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to first-degree burglary. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:30:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ab5acc7c-d760-11ef-83bf-4797963edd82 https://www.goskagit.com/news/crime/court-report/article_ab5acc7c-d760-11ef-83bf-4797963edd82.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF La Conner Birding Festival returns for a fifth year LA CONNER — As snow geese and trumpeter swans are seen throughout the Skagit Valley, the La Conner Birding Festival will return Saturday and Sunday for its fifth year. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:05:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5029d9a8-d506-11ef-bb29-b3bbd9503e5b https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/la-conner-birding-festival-returns-for-a-fifth-year/article_5029d9a8-d506-11ef-bb29-b3bbd9503e5b.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Saturday's Prep Roundup: Anacortes wins Northwest Conference Invitational swim meet ANACORTES — The Anacortes High School boys' swim team won the team title Saturday at the Northwest Conference Invitational. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 09:45:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d4af7e02-d679-11ef-a47e-dbcbe05c2253 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/saturdays-prep-roundup-anacortes-wins-northwest-conference-invitational-swim-meet/article_d4af7e02-d679-11ef-a47e-dbcbe05c2253.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Saturday's SVC Roundup: Cardinals roll past Tritons in men's basketball game MOUNT VERNON — The Skagit Valley College men's basketball team beat Edmonds 81-66 on Saturday in a Northwest Athletic Conference North Division game. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cd6fe226-d679-11ef-8c98-afa7bffbf35a https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/saturdays-svc-roundup-cardinals-roll-past-tritons-in-mens-basketball-game/article_cd6fe226-d679-11ef-8c98-afa7bffbf35a.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD Skagit Legal Aid teams up with Seattle University Skagit Legal Aid and Seattle University’s School of Law are teaming up to improve access to legal services in tribal communities. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a0abb9a8-d3a5-11ef-a43e-9390bcb9eae6 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/skagit-legal-aid-teams-up-with-seattle-university/article_a0abb9a8-d3a5-11ef-a43e-9390bcb9eae6.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Friday's Prep Roundup: Cubs top Bulldogs in boys' basketball game MOUNT VERNON — The Sedro-Woolley High School boys' basketball team beat Mount Vernon 68-63 on Friday in a Northwest Conference game. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 09:15:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/47ac8358-d5af-11ef-815e-5335b69aee11 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/fridays-prep-roundup-cubs-top-bulldogs-in-boys-basketball-game/article_47ac8358-d5af-11ef-815e-5335b69aee11.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Government Meetings Government meetings scheduled for next week in Skagit County Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6123e54a-d3ae-11ef-a67f-73547146a800 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/government-meetings/article_6123e54a-d3ae-11ef-a67f-73547146a800.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Brant hunting remains closed in Skagit County MILL CREEK — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced Skagit County will remain closed to brant geese hunting this season. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e4dbe284-d4ee-11ef-a3e9-0fa12ec50f42 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/brant-hunting-remains-closed-in-skagit-county/article_e4dbe284-d4ee-11ef-a3e9-0fa12ec50f42.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Education Meetings A listing of school board meetings scheduled for next week in Skagit County Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e5da3b76-d3aa-11ef-9b53-77ac03d58cd6 https://www.goskagit.com/news/education/education-meetings/article_e5da3b76-d3aa-11ef-9b53-77ac03d58cd6.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Washington’s education crisis: How funding woes shape Skagit County school districts Former Anacortes School District Teaching and Learning Director Heather Paddock started her career in the education field as a fourth grade teacher nearly 23 years ago. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9b8d8f2c-ac46-11ef-8507-6bc3ba38c01e https://www.goskagit.com/news/education/washington-s-education-crisis-how-funding-woes-shape-skagit-county-school-districts/article_9b8d8f2c-ac46-11ef-8507-6bc3ba38c01e.html CALEB SPROUS Skagit Valley Herald Skagit Symphony helps area students experience an orchestra MOUNT VERNON — Fifth grade students across the Skagit Valley will have the opportunity to experience a live orchestra through a Skagit Symphony School Concert series on Jan. 23. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c291c8e4-d442-11ef-8ff3-7b2100f4d69f https://www.goskagit.com/360/skagit-symphony-helps-area-students-experience-an-orchestra/article_c291c8e4-d442-11ef-8ff3-7b2100f4d69f.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Local punk band Potbelly to play the Lincoln Theatre MOUNT VERNON — In celebration of 30 years on the local punk music scene, Potbelly will be performing for the first time at the Lincoln Theatre on Jan. 25. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d9168eb6-cece-11ef-b5ff-d36487f2fa56 https://www.goskagit.com/360/local-punk-band-potbelly-to-play-the-lincoln-theatre/article_d9168eb6-cece-11ef-b5ff-d36487f2fa56.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Thursday's Prep Roundup: Anacortes boys' basketball team hangs on for win ANACORTES — The Anacortes High School boys' basketball team stepped out of conference play Thursday to tangle with Lake Stevens. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:45:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d1a7f16e-d45b-11ef-9247-7f3ed1674789 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/thursdays-prep-roundup-anacortes-boys-basketball-team-hangs-on-for-win/article_d1a7f16e-d45b-11ef-9247-7f3ed1674789.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Mount Vernon City Council talks rock quarry, cat colony MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon City Council met for a special session Wednesday to learn about a local rock quarry and a colony of cats living at Edgewater Park. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/319132cc-d44b-11ef-8a8a-6305ea4d8a6d https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/mount-vernon-city-council-talks-rock-quarry-cat-colony/article_319132cc-d44b-11ef-8a8a-6305ea4d8a6d.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald La Conner School Board keeps Cram as permanent superintendent LA CONNER — The La Conner School Board voted Monday to keep Interim Superintendent Dave Cram on as permanent superintendent. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7b0f4f36-d3a3-11ef-bb01-4bdefccf9e39 https://www.goskagit.com/news/education/la-conner-school-board-keeps-cram-as-permanent-superintendent/article_7b0f4f36-d3a3-11ef-bb01-4bdefccf9e39.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Skagit Transit approves capital budget Skagit Transit’s Board of Directors pushed its capital budget forward at its Wednesday meeting. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/50f2dfe2-d385-11ef-9906-631a75d437b7 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/skagit-transit-approves-capital-budget/article_50f2dfe2-d385-11ef-9906-631a75d437b7.html CALEB SPROUS Skagit Valley Herald Supernatural thriller to be filmed in Skagit County Areas throughout Skagit County will be used to film the upcoming movie “The Suit.” Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cbe538d8-d1fc-11ef-be60-23949ab95ee8 https://www.goskagit.com/360/supernatural-thriller-to-be-filmed-in-skagit-county/article_cbe538d8-d1fc-11ef-be60-23949ab95ee8.html AVA RONNING Skagit Valley Herald Wednesday's Prep Roundup: Anacortes wrestlers post win against Storm ANACORTES — The Anacortes High School boys' wrestling team defeated Squalicum 45-23 on Wednesday in a Northwest Conference dual meet. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c98f610c-d379-11ef-a7ef-57754655e63f https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/wednesdays-prep-roundup-anacortes-wrestlers-post-win-against-storm/article_c98f610c-d379-11ef-a7ef-57754655e63f.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Wednesday's SVC Roundup: Cardinals net win over Trojans EVERETT — The Skagit Valley College men's basketball team defeated Everett 63-48 on Wednesday in a Northwest Athletic Conference North Division game. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:15:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6430a2ca-d37a-11ef-8a64-fbcad9bf2fe8 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/wednesdays-svc-roundup-cardinals-net-win-over-trojans/article_6430a2ca-d37a-11ef-8a64-fbcad9bf2fe8.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Girls Athlete of the Week, Jan. 16 Mount Vernon High School girls' basketball player Anaya Saldivar-Slater had 18 points against Lakewood and 13 against Ferndale Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:59:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/943abd74-d2e0-11ef-bce6-6b28f425502c https://www.goskagit.com/sports/girls-athlete-of-the-week-jan-16/article_943abd74-d2e0-11ef-bce6-6b28f425502c.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Boys Athlete of the Week, Jan. 16 Sedro-Woolley High School boys' wrestler Gio Panfilo-Ortiz has started his season 22-8, which includes a win last week in a dual meet against Burlington-Edison Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7fa9e176-d2e2-11ef-9299-b36b4441ef03 https://www.goskagit.com/sports/boys-athlete-of-the-week-jan-16/article_7fa9e176-d2e2-11ef-9299-b36b4441ef03.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Changes proposed for Skagit County development code The Skagit County Planning Commission heard a presentation Tuesday on proposed changes to Title 14 of the county’s development code. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c80e0fd6-d2e3-11ef-b843-ab18877dda6b https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/changes-proposed-for-skagit-county-development-code/article_c80e0fd6-d2e3-11ef-b843-ab18877dda6b.html CALEB SPROUS Skagit Valley Herald Improvements made to access road at Northern State Recreation Area SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Skagit County Parks and Recreation has improved an access road at the Northern State Recreation Area as a way to help a local trail building group. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:30:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4b77f0a2-d385-11ef-a7c5-57826e248d05 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/improvements-made-to-access-road-at-northern-state-recreation-area/article_4b77f0a2-d385-11ef-a7c5-57826e248d05.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Court Report A 46-year-old Arlington man pleaded Tuesday guilty to first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and three counts of residential burglary. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d777cc9c-d2c9-11ef-a204-336427af092b https://www.goskagit.com/news/crime/court-report/article_d777cc9c-d2c9-11ef-a204-336427af092b.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Hamilton discusses merging its fire department with Skagit County Fire District 8 HAMILTON — The Hamilton Town Council discussed Tuesday the possibility of merging its volunteer fire department with Skagit County Fire District 8. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:55:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/970d8c06-d2eb-11ef-8faa-b7d024b14c07 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/hamilton-discusses-merging-its-fire-department-with-skagit-county-fire-district-8/article_970d8c06-d2eb-11ef-8faa-b7d024b14c07.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Tuesday's Prep Roundup: Seahawks boys' swimming victorious ANACORTES — The Anacortes High School boys' swim team beat Mount Vernon 119-61 on Tuesday in a Northwest Conference meet. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:25:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7c9083f6-d2c3-11ef-baed-abcee69e14a0 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/tuesdays-prep-roundup-seahawks-boys-swimming-victorious/article_7c9083f6-d2c3-11ef-baed-abcee69e14a0.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Prep Notebook: Concrete's Rider named league MVP Concrete High School football player Josiah Rider has been named the North Olympic League MVP. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d9b9d10a-d2ae-11ef-9433-134f175aa167 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/prep-notebook-concretes-rider-named-league-mvp/article_d9b9d10a-d2ae-11ef-9433-134f175aa167.html SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Speed limit to change on I-5 between Highway 20 and Cook Road The state Department of Transportation announced Friday that it will reduce the speed limit from 70 to 60 mph on Interstate 5 from Highway 20 to Cook Road. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5ead48d2-d2b0-11ef-b164-f7940067c79f https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/speed-limit-to-change-on-i-5-between-highway-20-and-cook-road/article_5ead48d2-d2b0-11ef-b164-f7940067c79f.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Burlington-Edison School Board discusses school restructuring BURLINGTON — The Burlington-Edison School Board met Monday to discuss the process of letting families know which school their children will attend in the fall. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/88dab834-d2a0-11ef-b99e-8f91f8f241c9 https://www.goskagit.com/news/education/burlington-edison-school-board-discusses-school-restructuring/article_88dab834-d2a0-11ef-b99e-8f91f8f241c9.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald