A discussion on the proposed Skagit County Jail was held last night
(MOUNT VERNON)— The Skagit County Commissioners held a public meeting on the proposed Skagit County Jail facility last night. Kirk Tollefson was there… Kirk Tollefson reports
View ArticleSedro-Woolley’s City Council meets tonight
(SEDRO-WOOLLEY)— The Sedro-Woolley City Council will discuss a resolution on the final plat approval for the plat for Zoey’s Place when they meet tonight. They will also discuss a PUD Water Utility...
View ArticleMount Vernon’s City Council will discuss several items tonight
(MOUNT VERNON)— The Mount Vernon City Council will hold open record public hearings on a proposed amendment to city code and the acceptance of a loan guarantee when they meet tonight. They will also...
View ArticleGov. Inslee signed his first bill yesterday
(OLYMPIA)— Governor Jay Inslee signed his first bill into law yesterday. Senate Bill 5147 was sponsored by Sen. Jim Hargrove and will establish permanent requirements for youth shelters and...
View ArticleThe constitutionality of I-1240 is being challenged
(OLYMPIA)— A coalition of educators and community groups has filed a legal demand with the Washington State Attorney General challenging the constitutionality of Initiative 1240, the state’s new...
View ArticleNAS Whidbey has a new commanding officer
(NAS WHIDBEY)— Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor has a new commanding officer. Captain Mike Nortier, a veteran helicopter pilot, took command of NAS Whidbey last week in a change of...
View ArticleBurlington’s City Council meets tonight
(BURLINGTON)— The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on the extension of interim controls for medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens when they meet tonight. They will...
View ArticleThe Anacortes School Board will anounce the district’s new superintenedent...
(ANACORTES)— The Anacortes School Board has narrowed its list of candidates to replace retiring Superintendent Chris Borgen to three people. David Anderson, the current assistant superintendent of the...
View ArticleSaturday’s sports scores
High School Boy’s Basketball 2A State Tournament Championship Game Pullman 44, Anacortes 39 2B State Tournament 4th-6th Place Game La Conner 61, Northwest Christian (Colbert) 57 Men’s College...
View ArticleSunday’s sports schedule
In Men’s College Basketball, the Washington Huskies host the Washington State Cougars at 12:30 p.m. with airtime on KAPS 660 AM & 102.1 FM at 12 p.m. In Women’s College Basketball, in the NWAACC...
View ArticleIt’s Problem Gambling Awareness Week
(OLYMPIA)– Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed this week as Problem Gambling Awareness Week to help raise awareness about problem gambling and reduce its negative effects. In honor of this special week,...
View ArticleA workshop for prospective polictical candidates will be held on Wednesday
(MOUNT VERNON)— The Skagit Business Alliance is hosting a workshop Wednesday for people interested in running for political office. The free, two hour Candidate College information session will be held...
View ArticleBurlington is hosting a community meeting tomorrow night
(BURLINGTON)—The City of Burlington is inviting residents to attend a community meeting tomorrow night at Burlington City Hall. City Planning Director Margaret Fleek says they are seeking input from...
View ArticleAnacortes’ City Council meets tonight
(ANACORTES)— The Anacortes City Council will discuss a resolution adopting revisions to City Council procedures when they meet tonight. They will also discuss an ordinance regarding adult concessions...
View ArticleMonday’s sports scores
Women’s College Basketball NWAACC Tournament Semi-Finals Clackamas 73, Skagit Valley College 56 Cactus League Baseball Seattle 16, Colorado 6
View ArticleTuesday’s sports schedule
In Women’s College Basketball, at the NWAACC Tournament in Kennewick, Skagit Valley College plays Chemeketa for 3rd place at 2 p.m. In WHL Hockey, the Everett Silvertips are at the Portland Winterhawks...
View ArticleGas prices are continuing to climb
(BELLEVUE)— The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline yesterday in Washington was $3.79. That’s up 7 cents in a week and 33 cents in a month and it’s 4 cents higher than the...
View ArticleBurlington will be able to hire more firefighters
(BURLINGTON)— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently awarded the City of Burlington a grant for over $692-thousand dollars to hire four full-time firefighters for two years. The money is...
View ArticleCounterfeit money was used in Burlington over the weekend
(BURLINGTON)— The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is warning area business owners that a counterfeit $100 bill was used at a large retailer over the weekend in Burlington. In an e-mail, Chamber...
View ArticleTuesday’s sports scores
Women’s College Basketball NWAACC 3rd Place Game Skagit Valley College 76, Chemeketa 51 WHL Hockey Portland 6, Everett 3 NHL Hockey San Jose 3, Vancouver 2 (shootout)
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