www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in skagit of type article https://www.goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=skagit&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in section(s) skagit only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.84.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Car show honors Vietnam veterans SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The sun bounced off the vivacious paint of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles on Saturday at the Welcome Home Vietnam Vets Appreciation Car Show and Picnic. Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2f2cec34-8a65-53f4-85ae-fbb437b0b5ab https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/car-show-honors-vietnam-veterans/article_2f2cec34-8a65-53f4-85ae-fbb437b0b5ab.html By JAKE ISOM @goskagit Classic rides, perfect day LA CONNER — The smell of hot dogs and gasoline filled the air at the annual La Conner Retirement Inn Classic Car Show Invitational on Friday. The event featured more than 10 cars with dozens of people there to enjoy… Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/47b3a72a-e50a-51cc-a5d4-c4dbd6de4ffb https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/classic-rides-perfect-day/article_47b3a72a-e50a-51cc-a5d4-c4dbd6de4ffb.html By JAKE ISOM @goskagit.com City of Sedro-Woolley purchases new street sweeper SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The city of Sedro-Woolley has a new machine to help keep its roads clean. Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/429914bc-ac6f-53b9-92de-ec8fa537a980 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/city-of-sedro-woolley-purchases-new-street-sweeper/article_429914bc-ac6f-53b9-92de-ec8fa537a980.html By VINCE RICHARDSON @goskagit Pickleball tournament takes center court this weekend MOUNT VERNON — Some of the best pickleball players from around the valley will be competing Saturday and Sunday at the Skagit Valley Pickleball Club Tournament, played at the Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion courts. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7e2ddcea-7e99-516b-a1a7-056f65259ac1 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/pickleball-tournament-takes-center-court-this-weekend/article_7e2ddcea-7e99-516b-a1a7-056f65259ac1.html By VINCE RICHARDSON @goskagit Skagit County electric ferry nearly ready for construction Skagit County is nearly ready to seek a contractor on the electric replacement for the Guemes Island Ferry after five years of fundraising and design. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4cb83aa0-a9e0-5ac5-83dc-161e809ba250 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/skagit-county-electric-ferry-nearly-ready-for-construction/article_4cb83aa0-a9e0-5ac5-83dc-161e809ba250.html By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH Skagit County moves to protect farmland in fish habitat debate Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c69f8a0f-6950-5e5e-aeda-d57b069c796f https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/skagit-county-moves-to-protect-farmland-in-fish-habitat-debate/article_c69f8a0f-6950-5e5e-aeda-d57b069c796f.html By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH Schaffner Pharmacy moves location, opens coffee shop SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Monday was the soft opening for the new location of Schaffner Pharmacy and its new coffee shop, Apothecary Coffee at 339 Ferry Street. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:04:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c3100ba9-a956-59b6-b869-f43457257208 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/schaffner-pharmacy-moves-location-opens-coffee-shop/article_c3100ba9-a956-59b6-b869-f43457257208.html By Racquel Muncy @goskagit Billions of mud snails in Padilla Bay The Japanese mud snail arrived on the West Coast in the 1930s after hitchhiking on Pacific oysters transported from Japan to save the oyster industry, which was collapsing from pollution and overharvesting. Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/23350313-e8af-5a70-b96d-bb0f5e33a448 https://www.goskagit.com/news/environment/billions-of-mud-snails-in-padilla-bay/article_23350313-e8af-5a70-b96d-bb0f5e33a448.html By BENJAMIN LEUNG @goskagit Truck fire blocks northbound I-5 near College Way A Penske rental truck caught fire near College Way on northbound Interstate 5 late Friday morning, blocking both lanes of traffic but causing no injuries. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:10:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c9d3e8b7-ce8c-5551-bd44-c1e3e89b1192 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/truck-fire-blocks-northbound-i-5-near-college-way/article_c9d3e8b7-ce8c-5551-bd44-c1e3e89b1192.html By Skagit Valley Herald staff 'The hills are alive ...' — Skagit Valley College puts on first play since pandemic: 'The Sound of Music' MOUNT VERNON — The Skagit Valley College Music Department will put on the school’s first play since before the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning Friday night. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2efe8b25-777b-598d-965e-30ea0e4cbd14 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/the-hills-are-alive-skagit-valley-college-puts-on-first-play-since-pandemic-the-sound/article_2efe8b25-777b-598d-965e-30ea0e4cbd14.html By MADDIE SMITH @Maddie_SVH Anacortes schools superintendent responds to tort claims by departing employees ANACORTES — The Anacortes School District superintendent denied in a news release sent throughout the district Friday afternoon that race played any role in employment decisions involving the high school principal or the assessment and special projects coordinator. Sat, 09 Apr 2022 20:15:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bfa8a46a-0e4a-532c-8cc4-fab3d2085ea7 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/anacortes-schools-superintendent-responds-to-tort-claims-by-departing-employees/article_bfa8a46a-0e4a-532c-8cc4-fab3d2085ea7.html By COLETTE WEEKS Anacortes American Tuesday's Prep Roundup: Golfers battle weather as well as each other BURLINGTON — The Northwest Conference high school boys’ golf opener Tuesday was not for the faint of heart. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:45:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/96c91bb5-9d77-5196-9ece-7e93aa4cd603 https://www.goskagit.com/sports/tuesdays-prep-roundup-golfers-battle-weather-as-well-as-each-other/article_96c91bb5-9d77-5196-9ece-7e93aa4cd603.html By VINCE RICHARDSON @goskagit On the beat Stolen vehicle Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:45:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7eeba7a2-5944-55fb-8e38-306bc15a6370 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/on-the-beat/article_7eeba7a2-5944-55fb-8e38-306bc15a6370.html By Skagit Valley Herald staff Photos of the Year The year that just ended presented a plethora of challenges, a combination that was nearly unprecedented. Sun, 02 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5ed9f15a-0ccd-55e2-902c-23466ca2b5b6 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/photos-of-the-year/article_5ed9f15a-0ccd-55e2-902c-23466ca2b5b6.html By Skagit Valley Herald staff Give until the sun shines again A rainy Thanksgiving seems somewhat appropriate this year. This area hasn’t yet dried out from flooding, and the pandemic seems intent on sticking around. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:45:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cc59f375-b78f-5897-83f6-6a705ba79d2f https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/give-until-the-sun-shines-again/article_cc59f375-b78f-5897-83f6-6a705ba79d2f.html By Editorial Board Prep football: Local teams roll to opening-week wins MOUNT VERNON — After a leave of absence last year, Sedro-Woolley football coach Dave Ward returned to the sidelines Friday to guide the Cubs to a big win over a county opponent. Sat, 04 Sep 2021 09:39:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/386b7827-5465-5bd5-9e8b-33a1b43c5fdb https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/prep-football-local-teams-roll-to-opening-week-wins/article_386b7827-5465-5bd5-9e8b-33a1b43c5fdb.html By TREVOR PYLE @goskagit New Anacortes police chief a familiar face ANACORTES — Anacortes’ new police chief will be a familiar face for many. Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:15:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4a80e57b-3e1b-5281-85b4-29863f593779 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/new-anacortes-police-chief-a-familiar-face/article_4a80e57b-3e1b-5281-85b4-29863f593779.html By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH Pederson trial rescheduled for 2022 The trial for a Bay View man charged with several counts of animal cruelty in a 2018 case involving the deaths of about 70 cows has been rescheduled to at least January. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c88a20ef-2692-5e35-b4dd-67f472c02deb https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/pederson-trial-rescheduled-for-2022/article_c88a20ef-2692-5e35-b4dd-67f472c02deb.html By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH Job Corps culinary program returns to Sedro-Woolley campus SEDRO-WOOLLEY — A Cascades Job Corps favorite program is returning to campus. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1db8b978-bde9-51e0-a8f4-3c6e9bd5b057 https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/work/job-corps-culinary-program-returns-to-sedro-woolley-campus/article_1db8b978-bde9-51e0-a8f4-3c6e9bd5b057.html By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH Reader Submitted Photos, August 4, 2021 Check out some of our reader photos, submitted to the Skagit Valley Herald in the past few weeks. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:43:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cd81fe6a-b0fe-59df-8d2c-10c5c46a4816 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/reader-submitted-photos-august-4-2021/article_cd81fe6a-b0fe-59df-8d2c-10c5c46a4816.html By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH Watch: Reader Submitted Photos The Skagit Valley Herald appreciates submission of pictures by Skagit Valley Herald readers, so please keep those photos coming. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:10:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9235f1d6-e4a9-5ef5-9ede-6f08fae7e1df https://www.goskagit.com/townnews/internet/watch-reader-submitted-photos/article_9235f1d6-e4a9-5ef5-9ede-6f08fae7e1df.html By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH Watch: Big Lake Fireworks show BIG LAKE —After having to take a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Big Lake Fire Department on July 3 brought back its annual firework show. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9eb2063e-9453-5f68-9ad3-21555da1f1da https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/watch-big-lake-fireworks-show/article_9eb2063e-9453-5f68-9ad3-21555da1f1da.html By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH La Conner opens cooling center during hot weather La Conner will be offering relief for people who need a break from this weekend's expected scorching weather. Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:09:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ac1e813e-8aac-5f2e-9673-8e1d70497802 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/la-conner-opens-cooling-center-during-hot-weather/article_ac1e813e-8aac-5f2e-9673-8e1d70497802.html By TREVOR PYLE @goskagit Wednesday's Prep Roundup: Mount Vernon tennis team tops Lynden MOUNT VERNON — The Lynden Lions were no match for Mount Vernon on the tennis courts Wednesday afternoon as the Bulldogs came away with the 6-1 victory. Thu, 20 May 2021 09:22:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6e05bc6a-660f-5a6a-9447-40837f8538eb https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/wednesdays-prep-roundup-mount-vernon-tennis-team-tops-lynden/article_6e05bc6a-660f-5a6a-9447-40837f8538eb.html By TREVOR PYLE @goskagit Wednesday’s SVC Roundup: Cardinal men nab narrow win EVERETT — A monster night from DeMarcus Hall-Scriven helped the Skagit Valley College men's basketball team escape with a narrow win Wednesday against Everett on the road. Thu, 20 May 2021 08:25:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6ee14f55-3a93-58d9-b2d4-55e2f3b310bd https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/wednesday-s-svc-roundup-cardinal-men-nab-narrow-win/article_6ee14f55-3a93-58d9-b2d4-55e2f3b310bd.html By TREVOR PYLE @goskagit Labor pinch — Latest challenge for Skagit County restaurants is staffing shortages The owners of The Office Tavern had worked for more than a year to open their new bar in the former Varsity Inn tavern in downtown Burlington. They did a complete remodel and added an outdoor area, aiming to create… Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:10:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/68764fba-d3c3-53e7-bcc0-74345e79c464 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/labor-pinch-latest-challenge-for-skagit-county-restaurants-is-staffing-shortages/article_68764fba-d3c3-53e7-bcc0-74345e79c464.html By JACQUELINE ALLISON @Jacqueline_SVH Skagit tulip farms sell out of tickets over weekend With tulips in full bloom and temperatures reaching the mid-70s on Saturday, visitors flocked to Skagit Valley’s tulip fields. Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/318a8d2e-7afb-5d08-9a88-547513a1bc35 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/skagit-tulip-farms-sell-out-of-tickets-over-weekend/article_318a8d2e-7afb-5d08-9a88-547513a1bc35.html By JACQUELINE ALLISON @Jacqueline_SVH Wilson boosts B-E golf team to win ANACORTES — Burlington-Edison High School landed three golfers in the top four Monday as the Tigers came out on top in a meeting of Northwest Conference opponents at Swinomish Golf Links. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3cef51ac-9bd7-583c-83d8-d0d1a30d52b5 https://www.goskagit.com/sports/wilson-boosts-b-e-golf-team-to-win/article_3cef51ac-9bd7-583c-83d8-d0d1a30d52b5.html By TREVOR PYLE @goskagit Sedro-Woolley Police Department upgrades body cameras SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Sedro-Woolley police officers recently began using new body cameras. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/929dc2d0-e608-58fe-916c-72c6c8b066ec https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/sedro-woolley-police-department-upgrades-body-cameras/article_929dc2d0-e608-58fe-916c-72c6c8b066ec.html By VINCE RICHARDSON @goskagit Plan ahead to reduce holiday food waste Holiday gatherings may look different this year, but they don’t have to be without thoughtful preparation and planning. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0f59b86f-8a71-55c6-97c3-9fda0aec8642 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/plan-ahead-to-reduce-holiday-food-waste/article_0f59b86f-8a71-55c6-97c3-9fda0aec8642.html By Callie Martin For the Skagit Valley Herald Governor to give live coronavirus update at 5:30 p.m. An update on the COVID-19 pandemic from Gov. Jay Inslee will be streamed live at 5:30 p.m. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/caf209b9-2d15-5e65-85df-326ca5b900c5 https://www.goskagit.com/news/governor-to-give-live-coronavirus-update-at-5-30-p-m/article_caf209b9-2d15-5e65-85df-326ca5b900c5.html Staff report Ask the Master Gardener — A greenhouse in your garden There are as many definitions for “greenhouse” as there are kinds of greenhouses. A good general definition is: a building designed for the protection of plants against excessive cold or heat. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2501a8ad-36c3-54af-8f5c-20f01885008d https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/ask-the-master-gardener-a-greenhouse-in-your-garden/article_2501a8ad-36c3-54af-8f5c-20f01885008d.html By Claire Cotnoir and Hank Davies For the Skagit Valley Herald Fall composting: Layer on the good stuff Fall is a natural time to layer up, with clothing, comfort food and compost. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:26:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/417da438-f0fc-5950-b220-30a77afe2675 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/fall-composting-layer-on-the-good-stuff/article_417da438-f0fc-5950-b220-30a77afe2675.html By Callie Martin For the Skagit Valley Herald Counting Ballots on Election Day On a busy election day, dozens of voters lined up at the Skagit County Auditor’s Office to register, fill out their ballots and make sure signatures were verified. As the results rolled in, a team of election workers organized and… Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:23:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/200ecb08-41ad-5317-b029-50ce861d8e89 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/counting-ballots-on-election-day/article_200ecb08-41ad-5317-b029-50ce861d8e89.html Oliver Hamlin Miller leads Goodwin in PUD race In the race for a seat on the Skagit Public Utility District board, Andrew Miller has a solid lead over opponent Ken Goodwin after tonight's initial vote count. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:52:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0d2012aa-e9fb-5eb9-b5c1-d0137d58401f https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/miller-leads-goodwin-in-pud-race/article_0d2012aa-e9fb-5eb9-b5c1-d0137d58401f.html Skagit Valley Herald staff Lovelett, Ramel hold early leads in 40th District 40th Legislative District Democrats have comfortable leads to retain their seats after an initial vote count tonight. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:40:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/324facd1-6859-5640-bf26-e2c5f1cd454a https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/lovelett-ramel-hold-early-leads-in-40th-district/article_324facd1-6859-5640-bf26-e2c5f1cd454a.html Skagit Valley Herald staff President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, he said Friday. The positive test comes a month until the election and after the president has spent the year largely downplaying the… Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:50:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/52a60474-23a2-530b-9d3d-e2ede84a9b35 https://www.goskagit.com/news/president-trump-and-first-lady-test-positive-for-covid-19/article_52a60474-23a2-530b-9d3d-e2ede84a9b35.html By ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press Ecology seeks comment on proposed changes to oil movement rules The state Department of Ecology seeks public input on proposed changes to expand the reporting requirements for companies in the state receiving crude oil by rail and pipeline. Sun, 06 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/73dc8f97-4219-5e0d-b014-7120cf66c7b6 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/ecology-seeks-comment-on-proposed-changes-to-oil-movement-rules/article_73dc8f97-4219-5e0d-b014-7120cf66c7b6.html By JACQUELINE ALLISON @Jacqueline_SVH Burlington man arrested in drug sting A Burlington man was arrested with 13 others Tuesday for alleged drug trafficking in Western Washington. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/aec38c1f-7e28-50c6-a679-329478f861c1 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/burlington-man-arrested-in-drug-sting/article_aec38c1f-7e28-50c6-a679-329478f861c1.html By KIMBERLY CAUVEL @Kimberly_SVH COVID cases drop, but not yet a trend Reports of new COVID-19 cases in Skagit County have dropped over the past several days, though Public Health leaders fear a rise in cases could be coming. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e161ca84-f308-5f22-88a0-a429a46429b0 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/covid-cases-drop-but-not-yet-a-trend/article_e161ca84-f308-5f22-88a0-a429a46429b0.html By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH Story time on the trail SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Central Skagit Library and Skagit County Parks and Recreation have teamed up to bring story time from the shelves to the trail. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ba9e9ac7-31ec-5871-ae92-b3630d4ae32f https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/story-time-on-the-trail/article_ba9e9ac7-31ec-5871-ae92-b3630d4ae32f.html By VINCE RICHARDSON @Sports_SVH Forecast: Plan for hot weekend weather Temperatures are forecast to climb into the high 80s and low 90s Sunday across Skagit County in what the National Weather Service calls a “rapid warm-up” from recent 70-degree weather. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/00ddaac5-4274-53c6-816d-eecb6e240b12 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/forecast-plan-for-hot-weekend-weather/article_00ddaac5-4274-53c6-816d-eecb6e240b12.html By KIMBERLY CAUVEL @Kimberly_SVH Swinomish police chief resigns SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY — After about four years as head of the Swinomish Police Department, Police Chief Lou D’Amelio has resigned his position. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/afb011e1-c8a7-5bdd-863e-f75b888cadf0 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/swinomish-police-chief-resigns/article_afb011e1-c8a7-5bdd-863e-f75b888cadf0.html By KERA WANIELISTA @Kera_SVH Mount Vernon moves forward on lighting Kulshan Trail The Mount Vernon City Council approved the first part of a plan to add lighting to Kulshan Trail. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f34ebee6-286c-537e-9915-aac55c3e6b96 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/mount-vernon-moves-forward-on-lighting-kulshan-trail/article_f34ebee6-286c-537e-9915-aac55c3e6b96.html By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH Ask the Master Gardener — Rejuvenating your garden: Part 1 Have you ever thought “Where do I begin?” as you gazed at your overgrown landscape? Or does it sometimes cross your mind that your garden looks old or tired, not rich and vibrant? Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/801ae7df-fffa-547e-8b09-59735052c8d9 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/ask-the-master-gardener-rejuvenating-your-garden-part-1/article_801ae7df-fffa-547e-8b09-59735052c8d9.html By Diana Wisen Miller gains lead in Skagit PUD board race With five days remaining until the results are certified, first place in the Skagit Public Utility District Board race has changed hands. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e5bf8a52-33b3-5158-866e-a080c8ecffeb https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/miller-gains-lead-in-skagit-pud-board-race/article_e5bf8a52-33b3-5158-866e-a080c8ecffeb.html By BRANDON STONE @Brandon_SVH Biotoxin closes most local shellfish harvest With Anacortes area beaches closed Wednesday, most recreational shellfish harvesting beaches in Skagit County are now closed due to the presence of a marine biotoxin that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning if consumed. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fefc3397-7d28-5f89-9453-1804af870585 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/biotoxin-closes-most-local-shellfish-harvest/article_fefc3397-7d28-5f89-9453-1804af870585.html By KIMBERLY CAUVEL @Kimberly_SVH Driver arrested after crash injures motorcyclist A Sedro-Woolley man was injured early Friday morning following a collision with a vehicle north of Burlington. Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6b1cc5a0-cda2-5c63-b72a-623463ba7d4d https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/driver-arrested-after-crash-injures-motorcyclist/article_6b1cc5a0-cda2-5c63-b72a-623463ba7d4d.html By Skagit Valley Herald staff Local teen puts a charge in biking MOUNT VERNON — Graham Rawson had grown weary of exerting the extra effort required to pedal up inclines of dirt and pavement, as well as the monotonous grind of pumping along lengthy, flat stretches. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2e9f9242-583a-58ad-a885-508585307ca7 https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/local-teen-puts-a-charge-in-biking/article_2e9f9242-583a-58ad-a885-508585307ca7.html By VINCE RICHARDSON @Sports_SVH Furloughs will slow Fish and Wildlife services Times are tough and the agency responsible for preserving, protecting, and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing, hunting and other recreation opportunities is feeling the pinch. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b93cc32e-07ce-5a68-b945-3ea367aa0c7f https://www.goskagit.com/skagit/furloughs-will-slow-fish-and-wildlife-services/article_b93cc32e-07ce-5a68-b945-3ea367aa0c7f.html By VINCE RICHARDSON @Sports_SVH