www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in news of type article https://www.goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in section(s) news only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.84.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Skagit Valley College gets new scoreboards MOUNT VERNON — Skagit Valley College softball and baseball will look a bit different next season thanks to newly installed scoreboards. Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/84a94d96-6ba5-11ef-b777-8b01ac717633 https://www.goskagit.com/news/skagit-valley-college-gets-new-scoreboards/article_84a94d96-6ba5-11ef-b777-8b01ac717633.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Mount Vernon fire chief announces upcoming retirement MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Fire Chief Bryan Brice has announced his upcoming retirement. Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8d1c75c2-6c61-11ef-9399-4b2c223d9895 https://www.goskagit.com/news/mount-vernon-fire-chief-announces-upcoming-retirement/article_8d1c75c2-6c61-11ef-9399-4b2c223d9895.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald La Conner boys' soccer drops opener LA CONNER — The La Conner boys' soccer team fell Thursday in its season opener at home against Auburn Adventist Academy. Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/da0bc894-6c64-11ef-b15b-c3c658c9ce15 https://www.goskagit.com/news/la-conner-boys-soccer-drops-opener/article_da0bc894-6c64-11ef-b15b-c3c658c9ce15.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald State to hold workshop on new orca boater regulations The state Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to hold a workshop next week for boaters on new regulations around orcas. The state Legislature added additional buffers for boating regulations in 2023. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/226b27f0-6bd0-11ef-a562-0fcd4501c2ef https://www.goskagit.com/news/state-to-hold-workshop-on-new-orca-boater-regulations/article_226b27f0-6bd0-11ef-a562-0fcd4501c2ef.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Sedro-Woolley receives grant for road safety SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The city of Sedro-Woolley has been awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/187f0806-6c75-11ef-8d78-5f89501fce04 https://www.goskagit.com/news/sedro-woolley-receives-grant-for-road-safety/article_187f0806-6c75-11ef-8d78-5f89501fce04.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Many ballots postmarked too late to be counted Amid county election races this week that came down to just a handful of votes, several hundred ballots were turned in too late to be counted. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b4b10146-5fde-11ef-a8d0-cbb36a82fce9 https://www.goskagit.com/news/many-ballots-postmarked-too-late-to-be-counted/article_b4b10146-5fde-11ef-a8d0-cbb36a82fce9.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Sedro-Woolley School District to host free school supplies event SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Sedro-Woolley School District’s third annual Reading & Resources event will be held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday on the field between Cascade Middle School and the Sedro-Woolley Boys & Girls Club. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d719f596-5988-11ef-a248-3f7ba2605fc5 https://www.goskagit.com/news/sedro-woolley-school-district-to-host-free-school-supplies-event/article_d719f596-5988-11ef-a248-3f7ba2605fc5.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Sedro-Woolley Museum Satellite Branch adds Kinsey prints SEDRO-WOOLLEY — History has a way of hiding in plain sight. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/921ca744-3eea-11ef-99ff-37b36270a878 https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/sedro-woolley-museum-satellite-branch-adds-kinsey-prints/article_921ca744-3eea-11ef-99ff-37b36270a878.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Grinding projects to begin on two Sedro-Woolley streets SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Pavement grinding on North Reed Street and Portobello Avenue is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday as part of the city of Sedro-Woolley’s 2024 Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements Project. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f79366cc-3f98-11ef-9376-13c2f2d5a8ee https://www.goskagit.com/news/grinding-projects-to-begin-on-two-sedro-woolley-streets/article_f79366cc-3f98-11ef-9376-13c2f2d5a8ee.html Skagit Valley Herald staff Port of Skagit talks funding, derelict vessels, roof repairs The Port of Skagit met for its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss a grant to help a tenant, a partnership for the vessel turn-in program and roof repairs at the Sedro-Woolley Innovation for Tomorrow Center. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1d31bb18-3e36-11ef-9543-d760ee23a3e4 https://www.goskagit.com/news/port-of-skagit-talks-funding-derelict-vessels-roof-repairs/article_1d31bb18-3e36-11ef-9543-d760ee23a3e4.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Big changes ahead for United Way of Skagit County SEDRO-WOOLLEY — United Way of Skagit County is changing locations and looking to do more outreach in the community. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:55:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7ee772e2-2f47-11ef-9585-1f876c0cb9a9 https://www.goskagit.com/news/big-changes-ahead-for-united-way-of-skagit-county/article_7ee772e2-2f47-11ef-9585-1f876c0cb9a9.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Burlington-Edison School District celebrates migrant community BURLINGTON — The Burlington-Edison School District’s Migrant Education Program held its annual End-of-Year Family Fiesta at Maiben Park on Thursday to celebrate the work of the Migrant Parent Advisory Committee and bring together parents and community resources. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b56933cc-1eb3-11ef-9c7d-23603d43468d https://www.goskagit.com/news/burlington-edison-school-district-celebrates-migrant-community/article_b56933cc-1eb3-11ef-9c7d-23603d43468d.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Ask the Undersheriff: Ways to stay safe while enjoying area trails Hiking in the mountains can be an exhilarating experience, but it’s essential to prioritize safety. Here are some essential safety tips to keep in mind before hitting the trails: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2f554c22-1fa2-11ef-9fe0-43ed8a723218 https://www.goskagit.com/community/ask-the-undersheriff-ways-to-stay-safe-while-enjoying-area-trails/article_2f554c22-1fa2-11ef-9fe0-43ed8a723218.html Chad Clark Skagit Valley College showcases research projects in second annual symposium MOUNT VERNON — Science students at Skagit Valley College had the opportunity to show off the work that they have been researching to their family, friends and the community Thursday during the second annual Poster Symposium and STEM Open House. Fri, 31 May 2024 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1023d8ca-1f64-11ef-ab13-a724f795d3e7 https://www.goskagit.com/news/education/skagit-valley-college-showcases-research-projects-in-second-annual-symposium/article_1023d8ca-1f64-11ef-ab13-a724f795d3e7.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Sedro-Woolley softball team celebrates state title with parade SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Sedro-Woolley High School softball team celebrated its Class 2A state championship with, what else, a parade on a sunny Thursday afternoon. Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a4c8994e-1de2-11ef-bf88-a7e1c4be184e https://www.goskagit.com/news/sedro-woolley-softball-team-celebrates-state-title-with-parade/article_a4c8994e-1de2-11ef-bf88-a7e1c4be184e.html VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald Skagit Valley College clubs hold Pollinator Palooza MOUNT VERNON — About 25 students, faculty, and community members gathered at Skagit Valley College on Wednesday for Pollinator Palooza. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bfaab736-034f-11ef-adc9-2b24fb4a1117 https://www.goskagit.com/news/skagit-valley-college-clubs-hold-pollinator-palooza/article_bfaab736-034f-11ef-adc9-2b24fb4a1117.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER Skagit Valley Herald Election 2024: Mount Vernon School District levy continues to pass The Mount Vernon School District replacement safety, security and technology levy continues to pass after an updated ballot count released Thursday by the Skagit County Elections Department. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/94e97c44-034a-11ef-bd02-bfe4a39a5877 https://www.goskagit.com/news/election-2024-mount-vernon-school-district-levy-continues-to-pass/article_94e97c44-034a-11ef-bd02-bfe4a39a5877.html Skagit Valley Herald staff Concrete School Board removes high school principal from 2024-25 staff list CONCRETE — The Concrete School Board approved the 2024-25 certificated staff list during its meeting Wednesday. The list included removal of Interim High School Principal and Special Education Director Kristen Fairbank. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:20:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1256d460-0328-11ef-a52a-3785139193aa https://www.goskagit.com/news/concrete-school-board-removes-high-school-principal-from-2024-25-staff-list/article_1256d460-0328-11ef-a52a-3785139193aa.html RACQUEL MUNCY Skagit Valley Herald Samish Indian Nation cleans one million pounds of marine debris The Samish Indian Nation, through its Department of Natural Resources (DNR), has cleaned up 1,095,534 pounds of marine debris from the shoreline and waters of Skagit County, Island County, Whatcom County and the San Juan Islands. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e1ae32e8-e259-11ee-a61b-474b5d280450 https://www.goskagit.com/news/samish-indian-nation-cleans-one-million-pounds-of-marine-debris/article_e1ae32e8-e259-11ee-a61b-474b5d280450.html Sunset date for S-W Community Development Grant applications set SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Sedro-Woolley City Council passed a resolution at Wednesday’s meeting to set a sunset date for Community Development Grant applications of March 31. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bfa2d31a-dca1-11ee-a1c3-fbbf607f22bb https://www.goskagit.com/news/sunset-date-for-s-w-community-development-grant-applications-set/article_bfa2d31a-dca1-11ee-a1c3-fbbf607f22bb.html VINCE RICHARDSON @goskagit Skagit Valley College hosts inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos for Latinos in Action Conference MOUNT VERNON — Schools from around Western Washington gathered at Skagit Valley College on Thursday for the annual Latinos in Action Conference. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6fb910ae-e231-11ee-8044-a720dc1ded62 https://www.goskagit.com/news/skagit-valley-college-hosts-inventor-of-flamin-hot-cheetos-for-latinos-in-action-conference/article_6fb910ae-e231-11ee-8044-a720dc1ded62.html RACQUEL MUNCY @Racquel_SVH Mount Vernon City Council passes emergency housing ordinance regarding ADU's MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon City Council voted to approve an emergency ordinance relating to accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, during Wednesday night’s meeting. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/dd3908a0-e0c4-11ee-8a77-937709a954f9 https://www.goskagit.com/news/mount-vernon-city-council-passes-emergency-housing-ordinance-regarding-adus/article_dd3908a0-e0c4-11ee-8a77-937709a954f9.html RACQUEL MUNCY @Racquel_SVH Skagit Publishing offers Mariners spring training game livestream Skagit Publishing is offering a special opportunity to subscribers to check out a Seattle Mariners’ spring training game livestream on Friday, March 15 as part of Major League Baseball’s inaugural 2024 Spring Breakout. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6bf8f10c-e21b-11ee-81d1-2be1a4bf5ce7 https://www.goskagit.com/news/skagit-publishing-offers-mariners-spring-training-game-livestream/article_6bf8f10c-e21b-11ee-81d1-2be1a4bf5ce7.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING Trooper remembered as 'honorable man' EVERETT — Trooper Chris Gadd was a man of action who loved deeply, was competitive to a fault and was passionate about arresting drunken drivers to keep the roads safe. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:33:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c2fb26a6-e189-11ee-8fe1-b79c3acc6609 https://www.goskagit.com/news/trooper-remembered-as-honorable-man/article_c2fb26a6-e189-11ee-8fe1-b79c3acc6609.html SARA JEAN GREEN The Seattle Times Burlington council passes property tax increase, preps for budget vote BURLINGTON — The Burlington City Council agreed Tuesday to a 1% property tax increase for 2024. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/128bcc4c-88f8-11ee-9e5e-ab7bf6144bac https://www.goskagit.com/news/burlington-council-passes-property-tax-increase-preps-for-budget-vote/article_128bcc4c-88f8-11ee-9e5e-ab7bf6144bac.html BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH Skagit County presents 2024 budget for public comment MOUNT VERNON — Skagit County’s draft 2024 budget is available to review, ahead of a vote in December. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6f728164-87ed-11ee-bbd7-33a6d2fb776c https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/skagit-county-presents-2024-budget-for-public-comment/article_6f728164-87ed-11ee-bbd7-33a6d2fb776c.html BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH Concrete Farm to School program and food services collaborate for Thanksgiving recipe kits Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5b20ed3c-8814-11ee-bea6-3b6087ec8794 https://www.goskagit.com/news/concrete-farm-to-school-program-and-food-services-collaborate-for-thanksgiving-recipe-kits/article_5b20ed3c-8814-11ee-bea6-3b6087ec8794.html RACQUEL MUNCY @Racquel_SVH Anglers served a stocking of Cranberry Lake for Thanksgiving DECEPTION PASS STATE PARK — Anglers looking to cast a line before or after Thanksgiving need look no further than Island County’s Cranberry Lake. Sat, 18 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/35779fd6-84db-11ee-a838-b7ef0b3a271b https://www.goskagit.com/news/anglers-served-a-stocking-of-cranberry-lake-for-thanksgiving/article_35779fd6-84db-11ee-a838-b7ef0b3a271b.html VINCE RICHARDSON @goskagit Get to Know: Zoe Silverman Birthplace: Bellingham Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:16:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/43039478-85a0-11ee-a63d-f7112a7d68bd https://www.goskagit.com/news/get-to-know-zoe-silverman/article_43039478-85a0-11ee-a63d-f7112a7d68bd.html Skagit Valley Herald staff Zoe Silverman Ask the Undersheriff: Some tips to protect yourself over the holidays The holidays bring their own set of challenges. Here are ways to keep from being a victim of crime Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2d81a13e-7a6b-11ee-a535-ffc91b6b63e8 https://www.goskagit.com/community/ask-the-undersheriff-some-tips-to-protect-yourself-over-the-holidays/article_2d81a13e-7a6b-11ee-a535-ffc91b6b63e8.html Chad Clark Ask the Undersheriff: Some tips to staying safe while outdoors Hunters and hikers can coexist, but there are things that can be done to keep everyone safe Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8fbcfd64-63a8-11ee-986e-a725a30c4055 https://www.goskagit.com/community/ask-the-undersheriff-some-tips-to-staying-safe-while-outdoors/article_8fbcfd64-63a8-11ee-986e-a725a30c4055.html Chad Clark Counties sue state over indigent criminal defense costs (The Center Square) – A new lawsuit alleges Washington state has long failed to adequately fund its 39 counties in providing legal counsel to criminal defendants who can’t afford to hire their own attorneys. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:17:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0f0e5bbe-50f1-11ee-87f0-2fe6a99580c4 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/counties-sue-state-over-indigent-criminal-defense-costs/article_0f0e5bbe-50f1-11ee-87f0-2fe6a99580c4.html RANDY BRACHT The Center Square Stanwood Police report Aug. 2 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:19:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9fa6c3ea-4e7c-11ee-8540-ef0631c35c0d https://www.goskagit.com/news/stanwood-police-report/article_9fa6c3ea-4e7c-11ee-8540-ef0631c35c0d.html SC News staff Area Briefly: Sept. 12 Public meetings Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:16:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/416fc542-4e7c-11ee-9f06-cbab837d5892 https://www.goskagit.com/news/area-briefly-sept-12/article_416fc542-4e7c-11ee-9f06-cbab837d5892.html SC News staff School back in session for Stanwood-Camano Summer break is officially over for Stanwood-Camano School District students as Tuesday, Sept. 5 marked the first day of school for most grade levels. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:02:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/995358dc-4dd2-11ee-a37f-e75de655e63b https://www.goskagit.com/news/school-back-in-session-for-stanwood-camano/article_995358dc-4dd2-11ee-a37f-e75de655e63b.html By ISABELLA LOY @Isabella_scn Efforts throughout area working toward restoration of Stillaguamish Chinook habitat Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6e1d4b3c-4850-11ee-b010-2f80f17bc0d1 https://www.goskagit.com/news/efforts-throughout-area-working-toward-restoration-of-stillaguamish-chinook-habitat/article_6e1d4b3c-4850-11ee-b010-2f80f17bc0d1.html By ISABELLA LOY @Isabella_scn Ask the Undersheriff: As school year starts, there are things that can be done to protect your kids There are things your children should know as school year starts Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d3124aca-48d6-11ee-a3de-cfa6d04d7a36 https://www.goskagit.com/community/ask-the-undersheriff-as-school-year-starts-there-are-things-that-can-be-done-to/article_d3124aca-48d6-11ee-a3de-cfa6d04d7a36.html Chad Clark Stanwood Police Report, collisions for Sept.5 Stanwood Police Report, collisions Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:48:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bf9e71c6-48ef-11ee-b85f-67668d906586 https://www.goskagit.com/news/stanwood-police-report-collisions-for-sept-5/article_bf9e71c6-48ef-11ee-b85f-67668d906586.html Randi Armstrong Stanwood-Camano Fair board members honored as hometown heroes At every town hall, Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair names a "hometown hero" — a person or group that she believes contributes to the community in a positive manor. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:15:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c5d59adc-4832-11ee-a54b-2b952e30317d https://www.goskagit.com/news/stanwood-camano-fair-board-members-honored-as-hometown-heroes/article_c5d59adc-4832-11ee-a54b-2b952e30317d.html By ISABELLA LOY @Isabella_scn Snohomish PUD continues work on high-voltage line to Camano Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:34:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/61670400-4742-11ee-b974-a3c4fa0bd086 https://www.goskagit.com/news/snohomish-pud-continues-work-on-high-voltage-line-to-camano/article_61670400-4742-11ee-b974-a3c4fa0bd086.html By ISABELLA LOY @Isabella_scn Ask the Undersheriff: Some precautions to take before going hiking There are things you should do before you take to Skagit County's many hiking trails Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8c9d3076-323a-11ee-94cc-2b4755a6fe72 https://www.goskagit.com/community/ask-the-undersheriff-some-precautions-to-take-before-going-hiking/article_8c9d3076-323a-11ee-94cc-2b4755a6fe72.html Chad Clark Island Health claims 5-star rating from CMS in back-to-back years Island Health has received a five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to an Island Hospital news release. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/625220de-30b3-11ee-92f3-eb17a82f817d https://www.goskagit.com/news/island-health-claims-5-star-rating-from-cms-in-back-to-back-years/article_625220de-30b3-11ee-92f3-eb17a82f817d.html Anacortes American Anacortes Arts Festival kicks off with fine art show opening The Anacortes Arts Festival will mean thousands of people will soon pour into the downtown area. First, the festival will open its fine art show to highlight various works. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9c92f5c2-2a35-11ee-9072-4b0c82b6b2c4 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/arts_and_community/anacortes-arts-festival-kicks-off-with-fine-art-show-opening/article_9c92f5c2-2a35-11ee-9072-4b0c82b6b2c4.html By Briana Alzola balzola@goanacortes.com PUD reaches deal to get water to some struggling farmers MOUNT VERNON — The Skagit Public Utility District struck another deal with farmers in west Skagit County to supply them with water amid an unusually dry year. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/88a20162-264c-11ee-94a7-87b3a28f5955 https://www.goskagit.com/news/pud-reaches-deal-to-get-water-to-some-struggling-farmers/article_88a20162-264c-11ee-94a7-87b3a28f5955.html BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH Community comes together to prepare for Skagit County Fair MOUNT VERNON — A combination of staff, volunteers and community programs have come together again this summer to help prepare the Skagit County Fairgrounds for the annual county fair Aug. 9-12, by painting barns, working on the horse arena and… Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a71431fe-22a2-11ee-9d82-933c3c8bcef5 https://www.goskagit.com/news/community-comes-together-to-prepare-for-skagit-county-fair/article_a71431fe-22a2-11ee-9d82-933c3c8bcef5.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER @Emma_SVH Lyman-based Sponsor-a-Student program still taking applications LYMAN — Lyman-based Heart to Heart Charity is taking applications through Monday for its Sponsor-a-Student program. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/34de833c-2653-11ee-8765-37535b907f74 https://www.goskagit.com/news/lyman-based-sponsor-a-student-program-still-taking-applications/article_34de833c-2653-11ee-8765-37535b907f74.html RACQUEL MUNCY @Racquel_SVH Ecology proposal would better protect Cascade River The state Department of Ecology announced Tuesday that it is officially proposing to classify four water bodies as what are known as Outstanding Resource Waters, the first time it has proposed using the water quality designation. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e3dc068a-266b-11ee-86c7-c331be6db83b https://www.goskagit.com/news/ecology-proposal-would-better-protect-cascade-river/article_e3dc068a-266b-11ee-86c7-c331be6db83b.html EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER @Emma_SVH Gluesenkamp Perez piles up campaign cash as reelection battle looms Two Democratic House members expected to be Republican targets in next year’s congressional elections are outraising potential opponents by comfortable margins, newly released campaign finance reports show. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:33:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a27a8dce-2599-11ee-8e65-bb2ece36cd0f https://www.goskagit.com/news/gluesenkamp-perez-piles-up-campaign-cash-as-reelection-battle-looms/article_a27a8dce-2599-11ee-8e65-bb2ece36cd0f.html BY JERRY CORNFIELD Washington State Standard Washington State Ferries rider approval rating recovering from historic lows (The Center Square) – The Washington State Transportation Commission has released its yearly winter survey, and customer satisfaction has reversed from the downward trend during the pandemic years. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:19:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f9db4cbe-264f-11ee-b72a-f796653f03a2 https://www.goskagit.com/news/washington-state-ferries-rider-approval-rating-recovering-from-historic-lows/article_f9db4cbe-264f-11ee-b72a-f796653f03a2.html By Timothy Schumann The Center Square Skagit County awards $3 million for economic development projects Skagit County awarded $3 million Tuesday to seven local government projects. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:40:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2a476a2c-2592-11ee-a666-9710e412fa2b https://www.goskagit.com/news/skagit-county-awards-3-million-for-economic-development-projects/article_2a476a2c-2592-11ee-a666-9710e412fa2b.html BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH