| 单词 | Skagit |
| 例句 | But it also has its joys, says Birk, "We'll be going back and forth between Long Valley and Skagit River Ranch," for beef. Thundering Hooves silenced, so where's the grass-fed beef? 2011-03-18T15:55:04Z Bald Eagle viewing along the Skagit River: Information on eagles that migrate to the area for the winter, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Community Corner: Ice skating, nature walks 2011-12-30T16:52:08Z The delightfully named South Nut opened last fall, the second tap room for Bellingham-based Chuckanut Brewing and one of the latest additions to a growing number of breweries in the Skagit Valley. A Hike and a Happy Hour: Climb high above Deception Pass, then savor a German-style beer 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z You can also hop in the car and pair this hike with the flat 2-mile loop at the Skagit Wildlife Area just out of Conway. Take a family hike and play Winter Bird Bingo 2013-01-23T20:37:50Z One of Western Washington's don't-miss winter wildlife shows debuts this weekend on the Skagit River. It's bald-eagle time on the Skagit River 2011-12-15T20:59:14Z Now through early February, this stretch of the Skagit typically attracts hundreds of bald eagles, one of the largest wintering populations to be found in the Lower 48 states. It's bald-eagle time on the Skagit River 2011-12-15T20:59:14Z Skagit County Fairgrounds Garage Sale, Antiques & More FRI-SAT More than 100 vendors, food, pony rides for kids, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Community calendar 2012-04-11T23:15:04Z While thousands of sockeye salmon are streaming up the Columbia River, it looks like local returns on the places such as the Skagit River are moving at a snails pace. Columba River sockeye returns strong, but Skagit River action still not very good 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z With a little imagination, a harvest time drive in the Skagit Valley can feel like a romp through the French countryside. Fresh produce, Sound views and more fill out a fun Skagit Valley day trip this fall 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z SAT Celebrate the Skagit River and return of the salmon, youth activities, artists, recreational and educational displays, food vendors, “Hunters of the Sky” raptor shows, live music, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z SAT Skagit County Master Gardener plant sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z A joint project spearheaded by the state parks agency and Skagit County Parks and Recreation, it is named after the late Civilian Conservation Corps worker who helped build the park’s infrastructure. Quiet hikes and undiscovered cabins at Washington’s favorite state park 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z Come celebrate the salmon returns at the Skagit River Salmon Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Skagit River Salmon Festival is Saturday in Anacortes 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z The meat is whisked off to online customers willing to pay a bit more for roaming, grass-fed buffalo just like they fork over for organic fruits or vegetables grown in the Skagit Valley. Where the buffalo now roam: Local ranchers help put them on the comeback trail 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z “Skagit Autumn” is a stark meditation on crisscrossing branches that manages to be oddly ethereal thanks to the way its sticklike traceries seem to be afloat in the air. Ed Kamuda, Dion Zwirner: Nature rules in Lisa Harris show 2014-01-24T01:37:10Z Once the terminus for river steamers bringing timber and lumber down from the upper Skagit, the town has a history of attracting a mix of fishermen, farmers and artists. Fresh produce, Sound views and more fill out a fun Skagit Valley day trip this fall 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z The annual springtime Skagit Valley Tulip Festival draws thousands, but for those looking for a less crowded, socially distant outing, fall is the time to visit. Fresh produce, Sound views and more fill out a fun Skagit Valley day trip this fall 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z The understated black and white photographs by Charles Katz Jr. were taken on a walk along the Skagit River. 15 books for the readers on your list 2012-12-13T00:35:33Z “It is getting better all the time with good numbers of coho in the Skagit, and is getting more and more consistent all the time,” said Brett Barkdull, a state Fish and Wildlife biologist. Coho fishing action building in many Puget Sound region rivers 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z I grew up in one of Washington State’s most abundant agricultural regions, Skagit Valley, and most families I knew raised animals for food. I want to eat animals again: How the collapse of my marriage led me back to meat 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z Returning to Chuckanut Drive, the sea-level Skagit Valley farmlands lay before you with views to the west of the San Juan Islands before the road starts rising. Go North for Active Days and Appetizing Nights 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z With my longsuffering friend Colin, I drove north from Seattle on Interstate 5, then east along the Skagit River and into the densely forested Cascades. Peak cabin: a fire-spotter's lonely vantage point in Washington state 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z Skagit Eagle Festival: Return of winter festival centered in Concrete, Skagit County, and nearby Upper Skagit River communities; free photo workshop, 10 a.m. It's the last weekend for Bellevue outdoor ice arena 2011-01-08T00:52:07Z Wood-fire cooking does wonders for a Skagit River Ranch sirloin and for wild salmon, too. Gracious dining, commendable cuisine at Restaurant Marché on Bainbridge 2012-09-13T20:25:08Z Along with letting locals in on what’s happening in the fields, Rozema said he plans to market the tour as a Skagit County destination. Take an educational road trip through Skagit Valley’s ‘Talking Fields’ 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z SAT-SUN Two-day ride through Skagit Valley including rest stops, catered meals, massage, camping; benefits provide research and care for people with Lou Gehrig's disease, 8:30 a.m. Community calendar 2012-07-25T17:48:06Z Skagit County Tulip Festival Street Fair: Fair with 200 arts, crafts and food vendors along First Street, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Food and wine, and tulip-fest street fair | Weekend Preview 2013-04-17T18:25:20Z The Concrete Chamber of Commerce hosts Skagit Eagle Festival events around the area and provides information on local river tour companies, lodging and other local resources Saturdays and Sundays through January. The eagles have landed along the Skagit River 2013-12-31T21:30:21Z The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center marks its 20th anniversary with a month full of weekend eagle-watching activities. 5 things to do this weekend: go eagle-watching, make mochi and more 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z Friday, $10/admission benefits Skagit Symphony; sale of antiques, retro and vintage, home and garden décor, food trucks, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1,000 Lights Water Lantern Festival, In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival and Seattle Arab Festival 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z Complete details are available online and from the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival office and several other information stations around the area. The tulips return to Skagit 2013-03-27T21:46:31Z SAT-SUN Guided birding shuttle tour of Skagit Valley, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2014-02-06T22:19:01Z CONCRETE, Skagit County — Happy 20th birthday, Rasar State Park, otherwise known as the moss capital of the Upper Skagit. Comfy cabins and a mint-green river at off-the-beaten-path state park 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z I drove up to the Skagit Valley on a clear Saturday evening and set up for this photo as the sun dipped and the crowds cleared. 2010 Reader photo of the year and honorable mentions 2010-12-30T06:43:59Z FRI-SUN Information on bald eagles’ winter migration to the Upper Skagit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-12-31T22:09:53Z “That sounded like the Skagit River bridge going down,” he said when the chairs stopped scraping the floor. Green awards for Fisherman Norm, Mike on a Bike 2013-06-04T03:05:50Z The Skagit Eagle Festival, weekends through January, celebrates bald eagles that migrate to feast on salmon along the Upper Skagit River each winter. January festival celebrates eagles of the Skagit 2012-01-05T00:24:04Z And then we moved up farther north — to the woods in Skagit County. I had it in me to kill him 2013-09-14T20:00:00Z Howard Miller Steelhead Park is another good place to start, with Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center displays, information, guided walks and speakers Saturdays and Sundays. Skagit Eagle Festival celebrates America’s big bird 2013-01-10T19:24:31Z The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival starts Monday whether or not the star attractions are ready, as noted in the event’s subtitle, “Bloom dates according to Mother Nature.” The tulips return to Skagit 2013-03-27T21:46:31Z Trumpeter Swans of the Skagit SAT Trumpeter Swan Society information on places to view swans in Skagit Valley in December, January and February, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2012-11-29T02:36:57Z But Christopher Harris' "Skagit Series" — long exposures shot at twilight with a digital Nikon camera through a pinhole lens — evokes a similar sense of landscapes slipping into eiderdown softness. Painter, photographer shroud their Northwest landscapes in mists of memory, mood 2010-06-17T21:27:00Z Wednesdays through Mondays, Skagit Information Center, Highway 20, Newhalem; free, no reservations; • Diablo Lake boat tour and lunch, 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Community calendar 2011-08-04T00:30:05Z He lived and painted on Fir Island in the Skagit Valley for 14 years and later had a summer home near the mouth of Willapa Bay. A tribute to Paul Havas, skilled NW landscape painter 2012-03-07T22:57:03Z Learn about bald eagles wintering on the Skagit, volunteers provide spotting scopes and binoculars, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Community Datebook calendar 2011-12-15T20:59:07Z Barkdull says the Skagit goes from completely absent of sockeye and then show up with no forewarning. Skagit River sockeye fishery begins Saturday in what should be good fishing heading into summer 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z Three years ago, a large-scale mural that had been moldering away in a Western Washington barn for decades found its way to the Skagit County Fair. Hurry if you want to see the famous long-lost William Cumming mural 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z Of the 28 chinook with a CWT, seven fish originated from Cascade River’s Marblemount Hatchery located on the Skagit River system. Resurrection Derby Dec. 5-6 at Friday Harbor sold out 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z Aug. 9, $10/admission benefits Skagit Symphony; sale of antiques, retro and vintage, home and garden decor, food trucks, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Seattle Art Fair, Umjoa Fest, and Naval Aviation Fly Day 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z From Interstate 5 in Skagit County, take Exit 230 and go west on Highway 20. Quiet hikes and undiscovered cabins at Washington’s favorite state park 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z Current brews include a Hibiscus Sour, made with a wild lactobacillus culture created at the brewery, and a Summer Perle Kölsch brewed with Pilsen, Pale and Vienna malts from Skagit Valley Malting. Day Tripper: No time for a wine-country overnight? Spend the day sipping on Vashon. 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z Seattle musicians Los Felipe and Marina Christopher are hosting a July 19 performance in a Ballard parking lot and a drive-in concert series at the Skagit County Fairgrounds is set for three weekends in August. Drive-in concerts have replaced summer music festivals in the COVID-19 era. Here’s what it’s like to attend one 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z Growing up in Washington State near the Upper Skagit Reservation, Ms. Gutierrez didn’t learn as much as she would have liked about her Cherokee heritage. Indigenous Beadwork Flourishes on Instagram 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z It is a delightful trail along the Skagit River in a mossy forest with tall Western red cedars. Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z There are several accessible and low-effort trails, and opportunities to learn about the Sauk-Suiattle and Upper Skagit tribes, who maintain their traditions and rights to this land. Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z SAT Washington Swan Stewards information on snow geese that migrate to the Skagit Valley, 11 a.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-12-11T19:17:11Z There are even two galleries from the tiny town of Edison in Skagit County: Smith & Vallee and i.e. Here’s what to expect from the huge Seattle Art Fair 2019 — and how you can join in 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Low point: 400 feet along the Skagit River at the park’s western boundary. North Cascades by the numbers 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z At 84, he’s still a master of human connection at his home in the verdant Skagit Valley near Seattle. The Galloping Gourmet made cooking fun on TV long before Food Network. Now he’s back. 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Swans of the Skagit: Wildlife biologist hosts program on white swans and best places to view them, 1 p.m. Carols, swans and crafts | Weekend Preview 2013-12-04T21:33:43Z Indigenous music filled her house, and throughout her childhood, Paul traveled to pow wows across the region as a jingle dress dancer with her family’s drum group, the Skagit Valley Singers. Black Belt Eagle Scout pushes for representation with intrinsically Northwest indie rock 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z Saturday, 7380 Thompson Ave., Concrete; free; • Baked goods and used book sale by Friends of the Upper Skagit Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Community calendar 2012-01-11T22:32:04Z A long, narrow boardwalk — literally, a boardwalk, made of two or three planks of wood laid side-by-side — once hovered above the marshy banks of the Skagit River, connecting the shacks of Fishtown. Review: The community of Fishtown is gone, but museum in La Conner conjures up its spirit 2010-09-10T04:01:00Z Skagit Valley attractions, many hosting special events during the festival, include nurseries, wineries, restaurants, shops, museums, art venues and more in La Conner, Mount Vernon and the surrounding area. The tulips return to Skagit 2013-03-27T21:46:31Z Compton was embarrassed by the attention at his birthday party at Skagit Regional Airport that was attended by children of other Band of Brothers veterans. 'Band of Brothers' soldier dies at 90 in Wash. 2012-02-28T17:27:11Z SAT Watch the boat parade along the La Conner waterfront, Skagit County; 6:30 p.m. Community calendar 2011-12-08T00:22:09Z Festival activities around the Skagit Valley feature the April 12 Tulip Frolic activities and entertainment, and the Not-So-Impromptu Parade in La Conner. It’s time to come see the tulips 2014-04-01T02:03:46Z Crawford’s now set to play his first real drive-in shows at the Skagit County Fairgrounds with The Lowdown Drifters on Aug. 14-15. Drive-in concerts have replaced summer music festivals in the COVID-19 era. Here’s what it’s like to attend one 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z Weyrich has said he didn’t join the plea deal because he wanted Harris-Moore to answer for the Skagit County crimes in a local courtroom. Judge orders another hearing for Barefoot Bandit 2013-03-22T02:40:33Z SAT Food and beverage vendors, music, beer and wine garden, children’s activities, proceeds benefit Skagit Food Distribution Center; noon-4 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-07-25T21:31:58Z Skagit County Fairgrounds Garage Sale, Antiques and More FRI-SAT 120 vendors, food, pony rides, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-04-11T20:53:24Z "On the flip side, we feel very comfortable with George and Eiko" Vojkovich, owners of Skagit River Ranch and familiar faces at area farmers markets. Thundering Hooves silenced, so where's the grass-fed beef? 2011-03-18T15:55:04Z As we entered Skagit County around 4 p.m., the temperature crept up to 75, and we marveled at how we’d experienced spring, summer and winter all in one day. You, too, can take a pet-friendly road trip around the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z The burgers now served at Ray's Cafe are made with certified organic grass-fed beef from Skagit River Ranch. Thundering Hooves silenced, so where's the grass-fed beef? 2011-03-18T15:55:04Z SAT-SUN Learn about bald eagles wintering on the Skagit, volunteers provide spotting scopes and binoculars, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Community calendar 2011-12-28T23:34:04Z Weave under a historic bridge and clamber atop Goose Rock, then finish the day in the Skagit Valley’s new outpost of Chuckanut Brewery. A Hike and a Happy Hour: Climb high above Deception Pass, then savor a German-style beer 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center: Eagle viewing information, educational displays on eagles, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eagles, living history and nature books | Weekend Preview 2012-11-28T22:58:50Z Beyond here the Skagit River — heretofore a wide and open waterway glimpsed frequently along the highway — threads a narrow gorge along the winding roadside. North Cascades Highway is a ripping good road trip 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z But almost all of them distill Skagit Valley and Chuckanut Mountain landscapes to their purest, liveliest essence. Ed Kamuda, Dion Zwirner: Nature rules in Lisa Harris show 2014-01-24T01:37:10Z The Skagit River sockeye opener this past weekend was lackluster at best. Skagit River sockeye wekend opener was a dud 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Wintering bald eagles and the quiet beauty of the North Cascades are the main events at the Skagit Eagle Festival in the Skagit County communities of Concrete, Rockport and Marblemount through January. Skagit Eagle Festival celebrates America’s big bird 2013-01-10T19:24:31Z The highway, designated as state Highway 20, connects the Skagit Valley with the Methow Valley. Snowy North Cascades Highway will have one of latest openings on record 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z All nine "Skagit" pieces started as photographs Zervas took of the Skagit Valley in springtime. Gallery shows: Candy-colored botanica, forlornly ephemeral houses 2011-11-03T20:06:04Z Contemplate the Skagit, which fuels our inland sea with an average of nearly 10 billion gallons a day. Comfy cabins and a mint-green river at off-the-beaten-path state park 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z SAT Skagit County EMS Safe Kids fundraiser, 20-, 40- and 60-mile loops, register 7 a.m.-noon, course closes 4 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-04-18T21:20:55Z Acres of brightly colored flowers welcome spring at one of the Northwest’s favorite seasonal events, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, La Conner and the surrounding area through April. It’s time to come see the tulips 2014-04-01T02:03:46Z Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center: Information on eagles that migrate to the area for the winter, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weekend Preview: Bald eagles, New Year's 2011-12-28T22:29:09Z Poetry in the Skagit Valley: In other news, a not-to-be missed event is the annual Skagit River Poetry Festival: which kicks off May 15 and runs through May 18. Four ways to celebrate SPL Central Library’s 10th year 2014-05-07T20:21:47Z Whether you capture the perfect blooms in the Skagit Valley during a tulip tour, cherry blossoms at the UW or an awesome orchid at the Volunteer Park conservatory, we want you to share your best. Reader’s Lens | Moon, with red brick 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z No matter when the tulip fields bloom, there’s spring color and plenty to see and do throughout the Skagit Valley in April. The tulips return to Skagit 2013-03-27T21:46:31Z More recently, the Department of Natural Resources has limited trailhead access to reach the Equinox climbing area in Skagit County outside of Mount Vernon, where access crosses a Boy Scout camp. WA climbers purchase 20 acres of popular climbing walls in Index 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Last Wednesday, elections offices in King, Skagit, Spokane and Pierce counties were evacuated after receiving envelopes with unknown white powder. Thurston County elections office is sixth in WA to receive suspicious envelope 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The elections offices in King, Skagit, Spokane and Pierce counties evacuated Wednesday after receiving envelopes with unknown white powder. Snohomish County elections office is fifth in WA to get suspicious mail 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z His counterpart in Washington, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, confirmed separately in a statement that election offices in four counties - King, Pierce, Skagit and Spokane - had received envelopes containing "unknown powdery substances". Fentanyl-laced envelopes sent to US election officials 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Election offices in Seattle’s King County and in Skagit, Spokane and Pierce counties received envelopes containing powders. Election offices are sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Election offices in King, Pierce, Skagit and Spokane counties were evacuated. What we know about the suspicious powder sent to WA elections offices 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The elections offices were located in King County - home of Seattle - as well as Skagit, Spokane and Pierce counties, the Secretary of State’s Office said in emailed news release. 4 elections offices in Washington are evacuated due to suspicious envelopes, 2 containing fentanyl 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z I’ve been told by government officials that if this had happened in Skagit County, there would likely have been a murder charge. 'Hug your kids every day': A Bellevue mom's fentanyl tragedy | Op-Ed 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Mount Vernon resident Melissa Edgett, 65, is another volunteer at Hospice of the Northwest, which serves patients and families in Skagit, Snohomish and Island counties. Hospice volunteers bring peace to patrons, earn personal fulfillment along the way 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Then, a fire tore through the North Cascades, forcing the utility to intermittently power down two of its three dams on the Skagit River. Seattle City Light to raise rates after bad year for hydropower 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z “The Upper Skagit people are historically the people of the North Cascades, along with the grizzly bear,” Scott Schuyler, policy representative for the Upper Skagit Tribe said in a phone call. Should grizzlies return to WA’s North Cascades? The feds want your input 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z For those interested in the literary arts, October also brings the Skagit River Poetry Festival every other year — the next event will be in 2024. Exploring art and history in La Conner | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Bronze ornament surrounding the directory highlights tulips that were grown locally before development of the Skagit Valley tulip fields. Where to find the most stunning Seattle architecture, according to a historic preservationist 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Anacortes Brewing is a founding member of the Skagit Valley “Farm to Pint Trail Passport.” Anacortes serves up its own brand of island culture | Provided by Experience Anacortes 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Interspersed among the food recipes are drink recipes showcasing Fremont Mischief spirits, which also rely on local makers: the growers, millers and maltsters of grain in the Skagit and Willamette valleys. 'Spirited Cooking' cookbook features food and drinks rooted in the PNW 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Two of the three dams that make up the utility’s Skagit River hydroelectric project, Ross and Diablo, resumed operations Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, according to City Light. North Cascades Highway closes again as Sourdough fire burns 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Two of the three dams that make up the utility’s Skagit River hydroelectric project, Ross and Diablo, had been curtailed at times after staff was evacuated. North Cascades highway reopens as Sourdough fire continues to burn 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z They include three with Washington ties: Colton Brown, 33, who lived near Maple Valley and led the state’s Patriot Front chapter; James Julius Johnson, 37, from Concrete, Skagit County; and his wife Amelia Johnson, 31. Far-right Patriot Front members sue leftist activist for leaking their identities 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Seattle City Light relies on hydropower for more than three-quarters of its electricity generation, with about half coming from its dams on the Skagit River and Boundary Dam on the Pend Oreille River. Climate change is making PNW hydropower less reliable 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Fremont Mischief’s Skagit Gold Straight Rye Whiskey makes a smooth-talking Manhattan that is a very fine companion for a pulled pork sandwich doused with a wicked-good whiskey barbecue sauce. 'Spirited Cooking' cookbook features food and drinks rooted in the PNW 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z In Skagit County, agricultural land use is taking center stage as the community battles over a code-change proposal that could limit what activities farms are allowed to host. Skagit County farm owners split over wedding venues 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z That meant cutting City Light’s typical Skagit power generation by up to half, Strong said. North Cascades highway reopens as Sourdough fire continues to burn 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z More than 1,600 Northern State Hospital patients are estimated to be buried or interred in the cemetery or elsewhere in the Skagit Valley. Family secrets revealed in Northern State Hospital death records 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Johnson, of Concrete, Skagit County, said he’s worked and lived in Idaho and loves the state. Patriot Front members sentenced for plans to disrupt Idaho Pride event 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z Growing up, Paul was a jingle dancer with her family’s band, the Skagit Valley Singers, dancing at powwows around the region. Black Belt Eagle Scout reconnects with Swinomish homelands on third album 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Through its Agricultural Advisory Board and Planning Commission, Skagit County is vying to restrict agricultural land only to farming and limit agritourism. Skagit County farm owners split over wedding venues 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z More than half the state is in a “moderate” drought and more than 11% — largely areas in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan counties — are considered to be in “severe” drought, the U.S. WA likely to stay warm, dry; then this winter, El Niño could settle in 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The Port of Skagit took ownership of the property in 2018 and has since opened parts of it to the public. The lost patients of WA’s abandoned psychiatric hospital 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z They drove up to Skagit County multiple times to interview sources, fly drones for overhead shots of the cemetery and navigate permissions from local officials. Reporter’s notebook: Unearthing Northern State Hospital’s past 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z “We call it the ‘Magic Skagit’ because it’s so beautiful going through old-growth forests with the old cedar trees covered in moss.” What to know to go whitewater rafting in WA this summer 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z “Agriculture in Skagit County as we know it today will be gone forever.” Skagit County farm owners split over wedding venues 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z In that case, the county has determined the permit application to be incomplete and requested additional information, a Skagit official said. Big batteries by a school? Project stirs concerns as WA seeks clean energy 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z One day about a decade ago, so the most informed theory goes, Bruiser found himself at the brackish delta where the Skagit River empties into a bay of the same name. Meet Bruiser, Whidbey Island's loneliest (and only) resident elk 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The condition of the forgotten cemetery — and the roughly 900 food cans with ashes buried somewhere on the site and elsewhere in the Skagit Valley — resonated with me for this reason. Reporter’s notebook: Unearthing Northern State Hospital’s past 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z From the Skagit to the White Salmon, the Nisqually to the Yakima, there are many options for whitewater rafting adventures. What to know to go whitewater rafting in WA this summer 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Anderson said she fears the proposal would dent Skagit County’s economy as it would push locally based wedding professionals out of business, many of whom are women. Skagit County farm owners split over wedding venues 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z An injury while playing briefly for Skagit Valley College put an end to Morgan’s hopes for a basketball career. WA-raised Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Negan returns in 'Walking Dead' spinoff 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Perhaps Skagit Bay was like glass that day, daring the youngster to try. Meet Bruiser, Whidbey Island's loneliest (and only) resident elk 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Additionally, my colleagues and I will be presenting our project on the Northern State Hospital campus on July 29 at a history event co-hosted by the Port of Skagit and local historical organizations. Reporter’s notebook: Unearthing Northern State Hospital’s past 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z She is at work on a second memoir featuring migratory trumpeter swans that winter in Skagit with squawking snow geese and dabbling ducks. At Harmony Fields, a couple raises sheep, kids and awareness of small farming 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z But there is a third group that is caught in the middle of these two business models, said Kate Smith of WSU Skagit County Extension. Skagit County farm owners split over wedding venues 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Snow geese and coruscating tulips draw me to the sloughs and wetlands where the serpentine Skagit River flows into the Salish Sea. It's a life of rhythm and ewes for this Skagit Valley singer/sheep farmer 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z As Seattle builds fish passage, it’s important that we continue to improve habitat conditions while protecting the Skagit’s working farmland and critical infrastructure. Tribal and local officials welcome pledge to build Skagit fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The fire is so far the year’s biggest wildfire, after a debris burn grew to 89 acres in Skagit County last month. As smoke blankets the U.S., take some tips from WA to reduce exposure 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z BOW, Skagit County — The French word gigot translates to a leg of lamb, a revelation that amused a live Bellingham radio audience at a February event featuring Washington poet and sheep farmer Jessica Gigot. At Harmony Fields, a couple raises sheep, kids and awareness of small farming 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The code change might define the future of agriculture in Skagit County, so the contention stems from the different needs of the farms’ business models, she added. Skagit County farm owners split over wedding venues 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z They formed a trio called The Dovetails that plays Americana music at local farmers markets and other Skagit Valley community events when time permits. It's a life of rhythm and ewes for this Skagit Valley singer/sheep farmer 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z This isn’t about promoting more development on Skagit farmland, which Skagit County’s Comprehensive Plan heavily discourages. Tribal and local officials welcome pledge to build Skagit fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Before Tuesday, a debris burn that grew to 89 acres in Skagit County last month was the year’s largest. In early glimpse of wildfire season, more than 150 acres burning in Yakima County 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The writer who runs a dairy in crepe-flat Skagit Valley politely nodded while I slinked away to research the word. At Harmony Fields, a couple raises sheep, kids and awareness of small farming 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Nearly seven decades ago, Wilbur’s great-grandfather had testified that the Army Corps’ jetty had affected the Skagit’s once plentiful salmon runs. Emergency repairs underway at Skagit River jetty after hundreds of dead baby salmon were found 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The Skagit County Attorney’s Office, which represented Gutierrez, did not respond to a telephone message seeking comment on the settlement. Skagit County pays $250,000 to settle lawsuit alleging ex-deputy falsified an arrest report 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Instead, Ross Reservoir flood storage is about protecting Skagit cities within their existing boundaries, and key infrastructure such as Interstate 5. Tribal and local officials welcome pledge to build Skagit fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z It was part of a forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Skagit County. Students make the case: Local news critical for democracy | Op-Ed 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z As far as Gigot knows, Harmony Fields is Skagit’s first sheep dairy. At Harmony Fields, a couple raises sheep, kids and awareness of small farming 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z What was once a marshy tangle of creeks and wetlands has mostly been converted to farmland in the Skagit basin. Emergency repairs underway at Skagit River jetty after hundreds of dead baby salmon were found 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z In the meantime, we will continue to accept public feedback and work collaboratively to protect and enhance the Skagit. City Light seeks dam license renewal with focus on fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z The Skagit Valley is a special place, protected from sprawl with the intent that fishing and farming will thrive here in perpetuity, together. Tribal and local officials welcome pledge to build Skagit fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z There’s no guarantee that pressing the stop-fishing button will help the orcas, any more than fish passage around dams will for sure recover a depressed Skagit salmon run. To aid the killer whales, the real apex predator gets some pushback 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Georgia Johnson, a Skagit chef/baker, says Gigot strikes a balance with the dualities. At Harmony Fields, a couple raises sheep, kids and awareness of small farming 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Further afield, you’ll find reusable building bits and parts at Skagit Building Salvage in Mt. Reduce, reuse, reinvent: How salvage shops around Puget Sound keep history alive | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Over the last several decades, environmental mitigation around the project and throughout Skagit County has been extensive. City Light seeks dam license renewal with focus on fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Seattle City Light’s Skagit Hydroelectric Project, and its ongoing federal re-licensing effort, stands to deeply impact those of us who fish, farm, work and live in the Skagit, for the next half century and beyond. Tribal and local officials welcome pledge to build Skagit fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Seattle City Light, after decades of refusing to acknowledge the harm its three Skagit River hydroelectric dams had done to salmon, finally agreed to pass spawning salmon around the dams. To aid the killer whales, the real apex predator gets some pushback 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z “It is a special place on the planet where food can really grow,” says Michael Frazier, executive director of Skagit incubator Viva Farms. At Harmony Fields, a couple raises sheep, kids and awareness of small farming 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Lane thinks that if the dispute can be settled quickly, Skagit Valley’s budding tulip sector could actually benefit from a concentration of close-in competitors. Trouble in tulipville: Flower farm duel roils Skagit Valley bloomtown 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z We are genuinely grateful to the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Swinomish Tribe and the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe for their continued collaboration. City Light seeks dam license renewal with focus on fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Water storage at Ross Reservoir, the uppermost of the three Skagit Project dams, is one of the Skagit Valley’s most important flood risk prevention measures, significantly reducing flood levels that could otherwise be catastrophic. Tribal and local officials welcome pledge to build Skagit fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z They had to be sued into it by the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. To aid the killer whales, the real apex predator gets some pushback 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z She has lived in Skagit Valley since 2003, except when briefly pursuing a doctorate at Oregon State University. At Harmony Fields, a couple raises sheep, kids and awareness of small farming 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Virginia Bill’s mother was a member of the Swinomish and Upper Skagit Tribes. Interior secretary visits Tulalip in wake of boarding school revelations 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z We’re also working with the Army Corps of Engineers, Skagit County and other partners to manage the risk of floods, a long-held commitment to downstream communities. City Light seeks dam license renewal with focus on fish passage | Op-Ed 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z It’s tulip and daffodil time again in Skagit County, and once again tourists are flocking to view the beautiful Skagit Valley. Tulip time: ‘People live here’ 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z But there’s still a real estuary capacity issue in the Skagit River basin. $60 million coming to WA for salmon recovery 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z In addition, the Skagit Valley Herald converted to mail on March 1. U.S. Postal Service squeezes the free press | Editorial 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z A convergence zone will set up over Skagit and Snohomish counties Tuesday afternoon before rain showers decrease in coverage Tuesday night across the interior Puget Sound area, the weather service said. Seattle weather forecast: Rain, rain and more rain 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z All three steps are done in Skagit County by those who hold licenses from the state Liquor and Cannabis Board. Meet Skagit County marijuana industry players 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z About 20 million bulbs are harvested from Skagit County’s 1,000-acre growing fields each fall, while an additional 75 million are grown for cut flowers in fields and greenhouses. Where to see tulips around the Skagit Valley this spring 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z On behalf of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, the Skagit River System Cooperative has been piecing back together critical salmon habitat within the tribes’ usual and accustomed fishing areas. $60 million coming to WA for salmon recovery 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Bring the whole family to this cavernous brewery, located on the Skagit Riverwalk in downtown Mount Vernon. 3 great restaurants to stop at on your tulip-inspired trip to Mount Vernon 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z From owls on the hunt to fields full of swans and snow geese winter is the time to go watch birds in Skagit County. The birds of Skagit County in winter 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z As a processor, Skagit Organics cannot sell directly to the public. Meet Skagit County marijuana industry players 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z The two sister locations make their debut at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 1. Where to see tulips around the Skagit Valley this spring 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z They will get about $650,000 for tribal members to lead several projects in the Skagit River watershed aimed at Chinook recovery. $60 million coming to WA for salmon recovery 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The spill happened on a berm near the Swinomish Channel, which is 11 miles long and feeds into Padilla Bay to the north and Skagit Bay to the south. What we know about the BNSF train derailment on the Swinomish Reservation 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Read more about where to find the birds during the winter by visiting Visit Skagit’ County’s website. The birds of Skagit County in winter 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Both Uniak and Schuyler referenced a previous conflict over proposed mining in the Skagit River headwaters as an example of the threats to the Skagit River and its tributaries. WA rivers, lake nominated to receive new environmental protections 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z A winter weather advisory for 3 to 7 inches of snow is in effect until 10 p.m. for the Cascades of King, Snohomish, Whatcom and Skagit counties, including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass. Seattle weather forecast: Widespread rain, then a mostly dry weekend 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z All of this came up with respect to the city of Seattle and its operation of dams on the Skagit River. Seattle gets its green bubble popped, again 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z A tulip farm in Skagit Valley is honoring the life and memory of former team member Ethan Chapin, one of four University of Idaho students stabbed to death in Moscow, Idaho, on Nov. 13. WA tulip farm honors former worker killed in Idaho stabbings 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z A winter weather advisory for 1 to 2 inches of snow for the lowland areas of Snohomish, King and Skagit Counties is in effect until 11 a.m. Seattle-area weather updates: Snow, wind and frigid temperatures 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The issue was resolved last year when Imperial Metals Corporation surrendered its mining claims in the Skagit headwaters in British Columbia. WA rivers, lake nominated to receive new environmental protections 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z “We knew that fentanyl had become the dominant factor in terms of illicit drugs entering Skagit County,” said unit commander Tobin Meyer of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office. Skagit County sees big jump in fentanyl, counterfeit pills 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z At issue is that none of the city’s three Skagit River dams have ever included any fish passage for salmon, or a hatchery. Seattle gets its green bubble popped, again 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Stray showers will brush by the Olympic Peninsula and areas from Skagit County northward on Tuesday and Wednesday, with overnight lows and daytime highs continuing to rise throughout the week, according to the weather service. Seattle weather forecast: When chilly temperatures will start to rise 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z District Court in Seattle for dealing drugs in Skagit County and on the Swinomish Reservation, according to a news release from the prosecutor’s office. Man found with fentanyl, meth in Mount Vernon sentenced to 6 years 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The Cascade River begins high up in the North Cascades and enters the Skagit River in Marblemount. WA rivers, lake nominated to receive new environmental protections 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z According to the unit’s annual report, Gutierrez Fosella cut out his supplier and began making trips to Arizona to bring hundreds of thousands of counterfeit pills to Skagit County. Skagit County sees big jump in fentanyl, counterfeit pills 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Remarkably, in this case, Skagit County also weighed in to bash Seattle. Seattle gets its green bubble popped, again 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Kinsey also traveled from town to town up the Skagit River Valley and beyond, setting up a tent and staying for a couple of days. Why Ken Burns and Ralph Lauren buy Kinsey photos from the Whatcom Museum 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z A few years ago, the tribes partnered with the Skagit River System Cooperative to study how juvenile Chinook use coastal streams. Park near Edmonds gets makeover: Will the salmon return? 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z About 150 miles of the river and its named tributaries, all of which are located in Skagit County, would be included in the designation. WA rivers, lake nominated to receive new environmental protections 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Meyer said these operations are only one part of curbing the distribution of drugs in Skagit County, and that there remains work to do. Skagit County sees big jump in fentanyl, counterfeit pills 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z If you’re feeling more casual, opt for a juicy Skagit burger or locally sourced Dungeness crab cakes. Anacortes offers much to love on a winter weekend getaway | Provided by Experience Anacortes 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Those included photos Kinsey took of children in front of schools in Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties — a treasure turned to trash. Why Ken Burns and Ralph Lauren buy Kinsey photos from the Whatcom Museum 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Most were shipped to Castro’s Tacoma address, though some items were sent to a La Conner, Skagit County, woman Castro briefly dated, according to the charges. ‘Office Space’ inspired WA software engineer’s theft scheme, prosecutors say 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Farther north, ice has formed on many roadways around Skagit and Whatcom counties. How Seattle-area snow is impacting transit service 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The number of drug-related deaths in Skagit County has remained consistent during the past three years, with an average of 36 confirmed overdoses per year. Skagit County sees big jump in fentanyl, counterfeit pills 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z When Skagit Valley Burgers Express owners Barbara and John Borders read several years ago that Seattle was raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour, they decided to increase their employees’ wages as well. WA service industry bracing for increase in minimum wage 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z Deception Pass State Park, Washington’s most-visited state park, will grow by 78 acres by the end of the year, according to an announcement in the Skagit Land Trust’s winter newsletter. Deception Pass State Park to expand by 78 acres 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Don McMoran is the WSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for Skagit County, where he assists local farmers and gardeners with their research and extension needs. Mental health in rural communities: Join Seattle Times for a live discussion 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z According to Hayley Thompson, Skagit County coroner and president of the Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, there are about 500 forensic pathologists in the United States. National forensic pathologist shortage slows autopsies in WA 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z After temporarily using a press in Skagit County, it began printing The Herald in Lakewood on Tuesday. Big changes coming to The (Everett) Herald 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Instead, Skagit Valley Burgers Express will get by with less profit. WA service industry bracing for increase in minimum wage 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z A wind advisory is also in effect for San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet areas with up to 45 mph winds potentially causing power outages. Wintry weather continues in Seattle area, with wet snow, rain on way 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Stone by stone, Swinomish tribal community members built some 30 tons of rock into a porous 200-foot-long, knee-high wall off the eastern shore of Kiket Island in Skagit Bay in August. Fish farming in WA goes back millennia — how will it survive? 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z A memorial service for Chapin will be held Nov. 21 in Mount Vernon, according to an obituary published Wednesday in the Skagit Valley Herald. No suspect identified in slayings of 4 University of Idaho students 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z A 20 year-old student from Conway, Skagit County, was among the four University of Idaho students found dead in a home near the Moscow, Idaho, campus on Sunday. WA student among 4 University of Idaho students found dead 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The company’s last net pens in Puget Sound are located in Rich Passage near Bainbridge Island and Hope Island in Skagit Bay. WA will not renew leases for Puget Sound fish farms, 5 years after Atlantic salmon spill 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z “Our people and the grizzly bear coexisted for 10,000 years here before the first Europeans came into this area,” said Scott Schuyler, a policy representative for the Upper Skagit Tribe. Grizzlies once thrived in these wilds. The U.S. may bring them back. 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z “It’s obvious now: America’s voting system is rigged!” posted the Skagit County Republicans on the party’s website. Is the fever breaking? Ticket splitters in WA election are signs of hope 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z An August blog post on the Skagit County GOP website by Chair Bill Bruch pointed to a number of concerns with state elections and encouraged readers to look for cast voter records. Scads of public-records requests hitting county auditors since 2020 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The future of the Republican Party is playing out in the 39th Legislative District, in Snohomish and Skagit counties, where two Republicans made the final ballot for a state House seat. Sorry, everywhere else: The election’s going to come down to King County 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Months after the 2017 spill, the nonnative fish were migrating up some area rivers — more than 40 miles deep in the Skagit. WA will not renew leases for Puget Sound fish farms, 5 years after Atlantic salmon spill 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z This seat: Congressional District 1 represents the eastern third of King County, and almost all of Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties. Election 2022 voter guide: What to know before casting your ballot 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z On behalf of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, the Skagit River System Cooperative is piecing back together critical salmon habitat within the tribes’ usual and accustomed fishing areas. Puget Sound salmon habitat restored with tribes leading the way 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Dalton said Bush’s post and others from the Skagit County Republicans generated a number of public records requests. Scads of public-records requests hitting county auditors since 2020 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Valdiglesias LaValle’s son testified during her trial in Skagit County Superior Court that he took his mother seriously but that she never spoke of actually giving him something to poison his dad. Mother’s love priceless but has no monetary value, WA Appeals Court rules 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z While he met Kloke in about 1993, he said that if you were a climber in the Skagit Valley back then, you already knew who he was. Area peak named for Anacortes climbing legend Dallas Kloke 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Bill Bruch, chair of the Skagit County Republicans, who also leads the state GOP’s 70-member election-integrity committee, has spent recent weeks claiming the primary results for secretary of state were manipulated. How election conspiracies cast a shadow over GOP, fall midterms in WA 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z “What you’re looking at — even though it looks like a relatively dry field now — it’s actually very important juvenile fish habitat,” said Devin Smith, director of habitat restoration at the Skagit River System Cooperative. Puget Sound salmon habitat restored with tribes leading the way 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Bill Bruch, chairman of the Skagit County Republicans, who also leads the state GOP’s election-integrity committee, has in recent weeks claimed publicly that the primary results for Secretary of State were manipulated. How 2020 election conspiracies continue to fester in WA GOP and grassroots conservative groups 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z It’s priceless but not a thing of value, an appeals court ruled, overturning a Skagit County woman’s conviction for soliciting to kill her former husband. Mother’s love priceless but has no monetary value, WA Appeals Court rules 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z It was a happy ending Monday morning for two men who walked away from a plane crash near Lake Cavanaugh, according Skagit County Undersheriff Chad Clark. 2 men found alive after plane crash near Lake Cavanaugh 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The two Skagit County sites being considered for a new commercial airport were taken off the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission’s list Friday. Skagit County no longer being considered for a commercial airport 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z I applaud The Seattle Times for publishing the article by the Skagit Valley Herald’s Benjamin Leung and bringing to the public’s attention the need to expand dentistry by adding dental practitioners to this profession. Health equity: Dental therapist model helps expand care 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z About 15 miles northeast of town in Sedro-Woolley, steps from the grounds of the long-closed Northern State Hospital, Skagit County Superior Court Commissioner James Dolan walks into a squat psychiatric building. A WA town’s proactive approach to mental health care starts on the street 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z They married in Skagit County in 2008, when she was 25 and he was 50, and had two children. Mother’s love priceless but has no monetary value, WA Appeals Court rules 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z The driver and a passenger in the Honda were injured and transported to Skagit Valley Hospital. Hit-and-run leaves 1 dead, 2 injured in Skagit County 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z It was found that 77% of those attending the open house were fully against Skagit County being considered for an airport, and 11% were OK with it as long as environmental impacts were considered. Skagit County no longer being considered for a commercial airport 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z It is a great accomplishment by Skagit Valley College and the Swinomish tribe to jointly launch the first program in the state to train dental therapists and get certification by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Health equity: Dental therapist model helps expand care 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Two adult outpatient programs at Compass Health, another large behavioral health agency that serves Skagit, have temporarily stopped taking new clients in the county. A WA town’s proactive approach to mental health care starts on the street 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z To help repair the relationship between tribal members and dental professionals, Skagit Valley College’s Dental Therapy Education Program and the Swinomish tribe are jointly launching the first program in the state to train dental therapists. Swinomish tribe, Skagit Valley College partner on new dental therapy program 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z He was booked into the Skagit County Jail on suspicion of vehicular homicide and assault and hit-and-run, Reese said. Hit-and-run leaves 1 dead, 2 injured in Skagit County 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Skagit Land Trust Executive Director Molly Doran said environmental impacts made placing an airport in the county difficult. Skagit County no longer being considered for a commercial airport 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Raikes, the public defense attorney in in Skagit County, said her job can be tiring and difficult. The role WA courts play in mental health care when someone is in crisis 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Skagit County has the lowest apartment vacancy rate statewide at about 0.9% — and one of the highest rent prices per square foot. A WA town’s proactive approach to mental health care starts on the street 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Fewer than 15,000 votes separated Anderson, Pierce County’s elected auditor, and Wagoner, a state senator from Skagit County. Rivals in primary still battling for second spot in WA’s secretary of state race 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Wagoner, a Skagit County state senator, pitched his campaign as one about returning to the voters’ will. WA Secretary of State primary election results: Incumbent Hobbs takes big lead 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The Skagit County Southwest site between La Conner and Mount Vernon was thought to be able to accommodate 6.4 million passengers a year. Skagit County no longer being considered for a commercial airport 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z For example, the CZ for Seattle stretches from Skagit County in the north to Lewis County in the south. Seattle was a top draw for millennials. Here’s where they came from 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Still, von Fempe and a handful of other influential people in the Skagit County town are transfixed by the idea that their labor and creative ideas may actually make a difference. A WA town’s proactive approach to mental health care starts on the street 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Consumers are most likely to find the best gas prices in Washington outside Seattle city limits in Skagit, Snohomish and Pierce counties, according to gas price tracker GasBuddy.com. Why gas prices in Washington are falling, and where to find the cheapest pumps in Seattle 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Repairs are being funded by a $6.5 million emergency contract, won by low bidder Lakeside Industries on June 28, to resurface 88 damaged spots across Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and King counties. Broken pavement causes an awkward nine-month lane closure on I-90 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z The Skagit County Northwest site in the Samish flats northwest of Burlington was thought to be able to accommodate 4.4 million passengers. Skagit County no longer being considered for a commercial airport 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z According to police, three people were taken to Skagit Valley Hospital by medics and two others arrived in private vehicles. 5 injured in shooting in Mount Vernon Walmart 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Wagoner, a Skagit County Republican, has been a state senator since 2018 after serving as a City Council member and mayor of Sedro-Woolley. Can Democrats win the WA secretary of state race for the first time in more than 60 years? 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z “There is something magical about La Conner and the Skagit Valley — the sky seems bigger, the clouds look fluffier and the grass seems greener,” Decker says. Homes offer rural charm in a picturesque waterfront town | Provided by Landed Gentry Homes and Communities 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z As far as cabin reservations go, Skagit County’s Rasar State Park, located along the Skagit River, had the highest occupancy last year, at 87%. WA State Parks sees surge in campsite use 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Senior aviation planner Rob Hodgman said during Friday’s commission meeting that the two Skagit County sites are too far north to be of much benefit to the commission’s plan. Skagit County no longer being considered for a commercial airport 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z For more than a century, salmon and the tribes that depend on them have paid dearly for the electricity generated by three dams on the Skagit River. Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Jewett, 77, thought about filing a lawsuit but let it go, preferring to spend his time working in his garden in the Skagit County town of Concrete, and with his grandkids. Seattle pension error causes city retiree to face ‘unreal’ $111,615 bill 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Boats float lazily along the Swinomish Channel while diners mingle at some of the Skagit Valley’s finest farm-to-table establishments and shoppers browse the locally owned boutiques along First Street. Homes offer rural charm in a picturesque waterfront town | Provided by Landed Gentry Homes and Communities 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Two mills in the Skagit Valley offer their rye flours online, both vastly fresher and tastier than national brands I’ve tried. If you think you don’t like rye, it’s time to try this Ginger Rye Shortbread 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z “We in Skagit County are very happy with that decision,” Browning said. Skagit County no longer being considered for a commercial airport 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The renewal process will largely determine how the utility and the tribes as well as state and federal regulators collectively manage the Skagit for the foreseeable future. Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The Skagit Valley event was a wake-up call for many organizations, but especially for choirs. Seattle-area choirs return to performing but things are not the same 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Travel guides nearly always include the Art’s Alive! show in November, the holiday boat parade, the Classic Car & Boat Show in August and the La Conner Daffodil Festival and Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in spring. Homes offer rural charm in a picturesque waterfront town | Provided by Landed Gentry Homes and Communities 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z He added, though, that those rates are still rising in Pierce, Skagit, Spokane and Benton counties. Amid a COVID surge, WA hospital leaders wonder why fewer people seem to care 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Jordan Shelley, 22, grew up on Whidbey Island and in 2018 was awarded a prestigious scholarship from Skagit Valley College that paid for two years at the University of Washington. Seattle EMT killed in Ship Canal Bridge crash ‘had such promise,’ aspired to become a doctor 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z The Skagit River Hydroelectric Project consists of three major dams along the Skagit River — the Ross, Diablo and Gorge dams, in the order water flows through them — which together provide about 20% of Seattle’s electricity. Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z It’s no surprise that one Skagit Valley Chorale member, unaware of an infection, was able to spread the virus to 52 others in the span of 2 1/2 hours. Seattle-area choirs return to performing but things are not the same 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z La Conner is also rich in culture and arts, with destinations such as the Museum of Northwest Art, the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum and the Skagit County Historical Museum. Homes offer rural charm in a picturesque waterfront town | Provided by Landed Gentry Homes and Communities 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z While the department is encouraging all Washington residents to participate in it’s “adopt a wasp” project, officials are especially seeking participation from residents in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, Snohomish, King, Jefferson, and Clallam counties. ‘Adopt’ a wasp to help monitor Asian giant hornets in WA 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Teresa Shelley said she and her husband gave Jordan his car, a 1993 Mazda, when he graduated from Skagit Valley College’s Running Start program. Seattle EMT killed in Ship Canal Bridge crash ‘had such promise,’ aspired to become a doctor 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z “Fish passage alone is not going to recover wild Skagit River salmon,” said Amy Trainer, environmental policy director of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Members of Burdick’s Skagit Valley Chorale can choose whether to wear a mask during rehearsals and performances, but they still distance about 6 feet. Seattle-area choirs return to performing but things are not the same 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z “MAGA Republican,” is how one congressional candidate from Skagit County specified his party. From ‘MAGA Republicans’ to a $30 minimum wage, the political parties seem headed for a crackup 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Critique: “The Skagit Valley tulips are known to draw ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ for their long patches of like-colored flowers, but this is a particularly fun and innovative way to photograph them. Reader’s photo: Skagit Valley tulips swirl in multi-exposure ‘movement’ 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z I volunteered one quarter at Northern State Hospital in 1969 as part of a psychology course at Skagit College. Mental health: ‘Fund state-run treatment centers again’ 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z The Swinomish, along with the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, inhabited Skagit Valley for thousands of years before the land was settled by colonizers. Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Burdick said the Skagit Valley Chorale will discuss more bold promotional efforts for the fall, but for now, he isn’t pushing hard to get audiences back. Seattle-area choirs return to performing but things are not the same 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The five Washington refineries are located in Skagit, Whatcom and Pierce counties. Washingtonians pay more for gas than most of the country. But why? 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z The Diablo, Gorge, and Ross dams cut through the Skagit River in Northwest Washington State, slicing the running water into three man-made lakes surrounded by the mountains of the North Cascades National Park. Animals, plants have their day in court: "Rights of Nature" makes a legal case for climate change 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z The issue has also impacted Island and Skagit counties, where officials have had to temporarily close transfer stations as well, Snyder said. Garbage is piled so high, Snohomish County dumps need to close before it combusts 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z In February, the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe filed its third lawsuit against Seattle City Light, the latest case alleging the Skagit River dams are violating treaty-protected tribal fishing rights. Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The Skagit Valley Chorale and Seattle Men’s and Women’s choruses, however, are done with virtual programming. Seattle-area choirs return to performing but things are not the same 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Pots remaining on the seafloor can cause havoc for years, trapping and killing marine wildlife, the Skagit Valley Herald reported. Group to retrieve lost crab pots, save Salish Sea wildlife 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Remaining reporters at papers like The Bellingham Herald and Skagit Valley Herald do a good job, she said, “but I know it’s been harder and harder.” Q&A: U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene on Big Tech, saving local news 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Some counties such as Skagit, Mason and Snohomish experience the highest racial disparities. Community solutions take aim at ending hunger with targeted action | Provided by Food Lifeline 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z The goal of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is to restore all salmon in the Skagit River to historical levels. Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z He pointed to Skagit Transit, which has struggled for years to raise money to rebuild its operation and maintenance facility, as an example of potential uses for the new money. WA has more money for transit, bikes, pedestrians — but who gets to spend it? 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z Hotels near northwest Washington’s tulip fields are gearing up for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Skagit County businesses gearing up for tulip season 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z This week’s walkout marked what union leaders believe is the first strike in the Skagit Valley tulip fields and comes just before the April 1 start of the monthlong 2022 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Farmworkers suspend strike to discuss demands with Washington Bulb Co. ahead of Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Within Skagit County, those living on Swinomish Tribal Community lands only have a gas station as a nearby food source. Community solutions take aim at ending hunger with targeted action | Provided by Food Lifeline 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z “Climate change is about to exponentially wreak havoc on everything to do with the Skagit River ecosystem,” Trainer said. Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z “Skagit Transit is going to get $5 million for that facility, which is going to help finally complete that project,” he said. WA has more money for transit, bikes, pedestrians — but who gets to spend it? 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z The Canadian visitors who spent time in Skagit Valley before the pandemic have yet to return in the same numbers as 2019, Durgin said. Skagit County businesses gearing up for tulip season 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z “These working conditions are nothing new,” said Franks, who grew up in the Skagit Valley. Skagit Valley tulip, daffodil farmworkers on strike over working conditions and wages 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The objects, found on the shores of the Skagit River, represent the remains of an ancient village of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z On a clear day, as Mount Baker and the Cascades sit in the backdrop, March and April summon forth an explosion of tulips and daffodils from Skagit Valley fields. Field trip: Skagit County tulip and daffodil festivals | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Areas of Skagit County got between 1 and 3 inches of snow, but Camano Island experienced significantly higher snowfall, according to NWS, with unofficial reports of as much as 6 inches. Snow leaves thousands without power in parts of Western Washington 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z A 16-year-old girl from Sedro Woolley was killed and three passengers were injured after she allegedly ran a stop sign and hit a Chevy Silverado in Skagit County late Friday, Washington State Patrol officials say. Teenager dead, three passengers injured after in Skagit County 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z Wednesday’s walkout marked what union leaders believe is the first strike in the Skagit Valley tulip fields and comes just before the April 1 start of the monthlong 2022 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Skagit Valley tulip, daffodil farmworkers on strike over working conditions and wages 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z When Seattle built three dams on the Skagit River in the early 20th century to provide the city with electricity, the city also built a company town for its workers. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z After all, Skagit County produces more tulip and daffodil bulbs than any other U.S. county. Field trip: Skagit County tulip and daffodil festivals | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Both are prudent investments to preserve Washington’s interest in a clean-flowing Skagit River, a source of both drinking water and salmon habitat. Seal the win for preserving Skagit headwaters 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z A third passenger, a 15-year-old girl, was taken to Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Teenager dead, three passengers injured after in Skagit County 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z Skagit Valley’s economy, much like the rest of Washington’s agricultural regions, relies heavily on immigrant labor, with workers often forced to toil in harsh weather conditions, amid unsafe practices and pesticide exposure. Skagit Valley tulip, daffodil farmworkers on strike over working conditions and wages 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Now, thousands of years after they were formed, 100 years after they were first disturbed and nine years after they were discovered, Seattle is set to return the artifacts to the Upper Skagit tribe. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Consider your strategy now for a Skagit County road trip. Field trip: Skagit County tulip and daffodil festivals | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z A series of corporations have poked around at mining the upper Skagit since at least 1933, with Imperial Metals’ claim dating back to 1988. Seal the win for preserving Skagit headwaters 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z On the Skagit River, a recent study found that today’s 100-year flood will become a 22-year flood by the end of the century, occurring nearly five times as often. Weather disasters can teach us how to prepare for the future 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The British Columbia government announced the surrender of mining rights at the headwaters of the Skagit River, following yearslong controversy over protection of one of the region’s premier salmon rivers. Mining company drops rights to Upper Skagit watershed in key preservation step 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Scott Schuyler, policy representative for the Upper Skagit tribe, held one of the tools, an oblong granite club, about a foot long, that was likely used for killing fish. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Every year, The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival runs from April 1-30, and this year is a particularly fine year to go. Field trip: Skagit County tulip and daffodil festivals | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Skagit supporters deserve kudos for making it this far but now must finish the effort and explore how its best lessons can aid other causes. Seal the win for preserving Skagit headwaters 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z That will contribute to avalanche danger and set off flood watches for King, Snohomish, Whatcom and Skagit counties, which will be affected by runoff from the Cascades. Another atmospheric river on the way to Seattle area, but a dry weekend likely around the corner 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z The agreement is intended to ensure the preservation and protection of natural and cultural resources as well as recreational opportunities within the headwaters of the Skagit River. Mining company drops rights to Upper Skagit watershed in key preservation step 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The Upper Skagit tribe had hunting and fishing villages along the Skagit River from Mount Vernon to Newhalem for thousands of years before Westerners arrived. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z If you plan to pack or gather lunch supplies, exit a little earlier at 226 for Mount Vernon, for Skagit Valley Co-Op’s excellent sandwiches, deli foods and desserts. Field trip: Skagit County tulip and daffodil festivals | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z The international agreement to keep mining away from the Skagit River’s Canadian headwaters stands as an environmental win for Puget Sound. Seal the win for preserving Skagit headwaters 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Mount Vernon saw near-record flooding, with some of the highest river levels on the Skagit since the 1990s. From record high temperatures to bitter cold days, Western Washington’s year of extreme weather 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z The Skagit Environment Endowment Commission, a binational group charged with protecting the Upper Skagit, was also a signer on the agreement. Mining company drops rights to Upper Skagit watershed in key preservation step 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Schuyler said he’s occasionally found artifacts in the Skagit Valley over the years. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Skagit County received a grant of $133,681 and, according to the Skagit Valley Herald, its deputies will begin training with the devices this week. Redmond and Kirkland receive federal grants to equip police with body-worn cameras 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Wind advisories and warnings have been issued for Friday night along the coast, western Whatcom and Skagit, Admiralty Inlet, the San Juans and a few other places prone to high winds. ‘Liquid sunshine’ is coming to the Seattle area! But that’s just another way to say rain 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z After the Skagit Bridge collapse, the Washington State Department of Transportation cut out its overhead sway braces and built new ones 18-feet high, recognizing some truckers would cross the state with high loads. Fallen cargo blocks, damages busy Tukwila bridge 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The commission was established in 1984 under an agreement between the province and Seattle, in effect until 2064, to protect the Upper Skagit watershed. Mining company drops rights to Upper Skagit watershed in key preservation step 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The Seattle City Council voted 8-0 last week to return the artifacts to the Upper Skagit tribe. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Seattle City Light is being challenged to build fish passages on the utility’s Skagit River dams. Give salmon a fighting chance 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Because we of the Skagit River tribes have federally protected treaty rights to fish, about the most important right Indigenous people can have in the Northwest. Honor Chief Seattle by building fish passage through Skagit River dams 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z I suggest that a generous slice of the budgets from Skagit and Whatcom counties, plus from the state, be directed toward consulting with the most reliable civil engineering enterprises in Holland. Flatlands flooding: Look to Holland for solutions 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z In March 2020, a member of a choir caused 32 confirmed infections and 20 probable ones during a practice singing session in Skagit County, Washington. Covid: Is it safe to hit the office Christmas party? 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z While other tribes traveled through the area, only the Upper Skagit had a village there. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Like many other healthcare facilities in the state, Skagit Regional Health is particularly struggling to discharge patients who no longer require hospital care, Davis said. Washington state virologists hunt specimens for omicron variant, confident to spot it 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Three Skagit River salmon species are on the threatened or endangered species list, and the dams have unquestionably contributed to declines in fish populations. Honor Chief Seattle by building fish passage through Skagit River dams 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z As of Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service said the flood watch in King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties would remain in effect through 10 a.m. Heavy rains, rising river waters bring more flooding to saturated northwest Washington communities 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Much of northwest Washington is under flood watch through Monday, including Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and King counties, as well as the Olympic Peninsula. Heavy rainfall, holiday travel may slow Sunday traffic in Northwest Washington 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Someday, if the Upper Skagit builds a museum, they may be moved. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Heavy rainfall has brought increased risk of flooding to northwest Washington, and officials are warning that residents in Skagit and Whatcom counties — some already battered by flooding earlier this month — should again be prepared. Flood watch in place for northwest Washington state following heavy rain 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Their sprawling Baumgardner Dairy Farm sits just south of the Skagit River, which is so routinely swollen by rainwater and snowmelt that the nearby city of Mount Vernon built a floodwall. ‘Unimaginable:’ Mount Vernon dairy farmers still reeling from flood devastation 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z The National Weather Service issued flood warnings in Whatcom and Skagit counties, as well as the Olympic Peninsula, all areas that recorded as much as 4.5 inches of rainfall between noon Saturday and noon Sunday. Heavy rains, rising river waters bring more flooding to saturated northwest Washington communities 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z The strongest winds are forecast for western Whatcom and Skagit counties, as well as the San Juan Islands, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph predicted. Seattle area to see rainy Thanksgiving, with snow and winter weather conditions in the mountains 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z The city reached out to several tribes in the area — primarily the Upper Skagit, the Sauk-Suiattle and the Swinomish — for insight on the artifacts. ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z But moderate flooding was expected late Saturday and early Sunday in parts of northwest Washington, with heavier flooding possible along the Skagit River on Sunday afternoon. Flood watch in place for northwest Washington state following heavy rain 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z The trio of Skagit River dams absorbed a “significant part of the flood,” but officials had to release some of the water because the reservoirs were full, according to the National Weather Service. ‘Unimaginable:’ Mount Vernon dairy farmers still reeling from flood devastation 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Two weeks ago, on the heels of the Nov. 14 storm, the Red Cross set up a shelter at a church in Hamilton, a town in central Skagit County along the Skagit River. Heavy rains, rising river waters bring more flooding to saturated northwest Washington communities 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z To the south, a flood warning for Washington's Skagit River will remain in effect until Thursday because it will take time for the floodwaters to drain, the National Weather Service said. Pacific Northwest towns experience severe damage after devastating floods 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z “Not that we didn’t believe Upper Skagit had a claim to it, but that we had to corroborate it with all different lines of evidence to the satisfaction of everybody else.” ‘A deep inner meaning’: Seattle returns ancient artifacts to Upper Skagit tribe 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z In Skagit and Whatcom counties, though, rivers likely will crest Sunday afternoon. Flood watch in place for northwest Washington state following heavy rain 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Nearly all of the flooded waterways, including the Skagit River that wraps around Mount Vernon, had crested by Tuesday morning. Sumas residents turn to repairs as as officials monitor flooding in Canada 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Though the weather service initially predicted major flooding on the Skagit River by Sunday, it reached about 27 feet, just shy of the flood stage, by 3:30 p.m. Heavy rains, rising river waters bring more flooding to saturated northwest Washington communities 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Nearly all waterways, including the mighty Skagit River that wraps around Mount Vernon, crested by Tuesday morning. Flooded communities in northwest Washington start cleanup as rivers slowly recede 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The woman was the only person in the Nissan Altima when the vehicle was sandwiched between two semitrucks on the Skagit River Bridge. Woman ‘miraculously’ survives with minor injuries after car crushed by semi on I-5 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Skagit and Whatcom counties and coastal areas could see more, with 1 to 2 inches expected into Monday. Flood watch in place for northwest Washington state following heavy rain 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z According to the Skagit County Natural Resources Division, the river was rising slightly there as water was slowly released from the three hydroelectric dams that feed the Skagit: Diablo, Ross and Gorge. ‘So, far so good’: Mount Vernon avoids major flooding as Skagit River crests at near-record high 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The Skagit County Department of Emergency Management predicted the Skagit River would crest at 30.19 feet, a moderate flood level, near Mount Vernon by Monday morning. Heavy rains, rising river waters bring more flooding to saturated northwest Washington communities 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z However, the Skagit flood warning remains in effect until Thursday night, because massive volumes of water in the Cascades and foothills will take a while to drain. Flooded communities in northwest Washington start cleanup as rivers slowly recede 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z All Interstate 5 Lanes were blocked Tuesday afternoon at Skagit River in Mount Vernon after a car was struck from behind and crushed under a semitruck. Serious collision blocks Interstate 5 at Skagit River in Mount Vernon 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The Skagit River is of particular concern, Reedy said. Flood watch in place for northwest Washington state following heavy rain 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Skagit County spokesperson Laura Han said the river continues to run very fast and on Monday night, debris damaged a device suspended from the Division Street Bridge that measures the river’s depth. ‘So, far so good’: Mount Vernon avoids major flooding as Skagit River crests at near-record high 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The river levels weren’t expected to produce widespread flooding, but saturated soil increases the risk of landslides, Skagit County officials said in an emergency alert Sunday afternoon. Heavy rains, rising river waters bring more flooding to saturated northwest Washington communities 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Dams on the Skagit controlled significant runoff “but with the reservoirs near maximum pool levels, that water must start being released,” the warning says. Flooded communities in northwest Washington start cleanup as rivers slowly recede 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The Skagit River was forecast to crest around 4 a.m. on Tuesday near Mount Vernon. Flood fears continue after chaotic night of evacuations in parts of Western Washington 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z In 2016, the city of Mount Vernon completed construction of a flood wall aimed at protecting homes and businesses from the capricious waters of the Skagit River, which bisects its quaint downtown. Flooding along Skagit River doesn’t leave much ‘wiggle room’ for Mount Vernon 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The Skagit River near Mount Vernon and Concrete, and the Bogachiel River near La Push, are also expected to flood. Power outages and flooding expected as rain, wind hit Western Washington 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z In Skagit County, a landslide blocked a portion of South Skagit Highway and officials urged people to prepare for major flooding. Power outages and landslide warnings as rain, wind continue across Seattle area 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z Nineteen months after one of the first U.S. superspreader events hit the Skagit Valley Chorale, members are finally singing together again, with the infamous outbreak hanging over every decision. Live: Coronavirus daily news updates, October 18: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z On Monday evening, debris in the Skagit River briefly prevented the NWS gauge from measuring the river levels. Flood fears continue after chaotic night of evacuations in parts of Western Washington 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z As of noon on Monday, the National Weather Service said to expect severe flooding along the Skagit River between Sedro-Woolley and Mount Vernon. Flooding along Skagit River doesn’t leave much ‘wiggle room’ for Mount Vernon 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z “There’s flooding all over the place. We’re looking for record flooding in those two forecast points on the Skagit River,” Felton said. Power outages and flooding expected as rain, wind hit Western Washington 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The town of Hamilton in Skagit County also declared an emergency advisory due to the intense rain and subsequent flooding. Power outages and landslide warnings as rain, wind continue across Seattle area 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z Gordon Skagit Farms offers a wide range of fall festivities 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. Enjoy pumpkin patches, spooky events and other fall fun in the Puget Sound area before October ends 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Skagit County provided some manual readings before crews were able to make an initial repair later in the evening. Flood fears continue after chaotic night of evacuations in parts of Western Washington 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Residents need only bring a shovel, said Skagit County public information officer Laura Han. Flooding along Skagit River doesn’t leave much ‘wiggle room’ for Mount Vernon 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Alyssa Evans, a home care aide in Concrete, Skagit County, works through an agency that doesn’t require vaccinations. Thousands of Washington home-care workers, represented by SEIU 775, remain exempt from Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Flood sirens went off Sunday afternoon and officials are warning residents to evacuate as soon as possible, according to an advisory from the Skagit County Unified Command. Power outages and landslide warnings as rain, wind continue across Seattle area 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z The operation covers about 32 acres of Skagit Bay. Swinomish tribal members say steelhead net pens violate fishing rights, add their voice to state Supreme Court case 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z At the Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival, specially built cranes lift the pumpkins into padded truck beds in order to carefully transport them to the weigh-in without damage. It takes some heavy-duty time and effort to grow a prizewinning pumpkin 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z Han said it is “tentatively hoped” that the Skagit River at Concrete has crested and will now begin to fall. Flooding along Skagit River doesn’t leave much ‘wiggle room’ for Mount Vernon 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The City of Seattle is in the midst of a multiyear re-licensing process for its three hydroelectric dams on the Skagit. Sauk-Suiattle tribe sues Seattle City Light, demands it can’t call itself ‘green’ 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Pattee and others with the Natural Resources Conservation Service collect information about how snowpack that feeds the Skagit River and other watersheds throughout the western United States accumulates and melts. As they maintain snowpack monitoring equipment in state, team sees impact of ‘an anomalous year’ 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z This place has been a beloved fishing spot on the Swinomish reservation for generations, and beach seine fishing the run of pinks storming back to the Skagit River is a seasonal rite. Swinomish tribal members say steelhead net pens violate fishing rights, add their voice to state Supreme Court case 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Over the course of the next days the Skagit County Search and Rescue team will gather up Lakoduk’s remains and her things. How volunteer searchers found the body of missing hiker Rachel Lakoduk in the North Cascades almost two years after she disappeared 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Han said officials have not seen this much water flowing through the Skagit since the massive floods of 2009. Flooding along Skagit River doesn’t leave much ‘wiggle room’ for Mount Vernon 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The city operates the Skagit dams today under a 1995 license agreed to with multiple partners, including the tribe, Moore stated in an email. Sauk-Suiattle tribe sues Seattle City Light, demands it can’t call itself ‘green’ 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Additional sites in the Skagit River watershed were on the team’s schedule over the weekend, including at Hart’s Pass in the upper, eastern reach of the Skagit River watershed. As they maintain snowpack monitoring equipment in state, team sees impact of ‘an anomalous year’ 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z The pen is just 1,000 feet from the beach, near the mouth of the Skagit River, the region’s premier wild salmon and steelhead producer. Swinomish tribal members say steelhead net pens violate fishing rights, add their voice to state Supreme Court case 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Yet, when after 10 days, the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office suspended the search for Rachel Lakoduk, the only person who kept searching, and never stopped, was Carr. How volunteer searchers found the body of missing hiker Rachel Lakoduk in the North Cascades almost two years after she disappeared 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z “I think they walked into this process thinking their PR would rule the day. … But the Upper Skagit sat up and said, ‘Fish passage is an issue.'” Skagit County sues Seattle for public records in fight over fish passage at city dams 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Maltos said the utility’s power certification isn’t good enough because Skagit River salmon are still in decline. Sauk-Suiattle tribe sues Seattle City Light, demands it can’t call itself ‘green’ 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z He represents the 39th legislative district, covering most of Snohomish and Skagit counties. Washington Republican legislators push election fraud narrative at hearing on Sunday 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z Highway 20 follows the Skagit River while a “sea of peaks” rise to surround you, with crests reaching altitudes of 9,206 feet. North Cascades Highway: Explore a stretch of Washington’s newest Scenic Byway | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z He moved to Colorado as a child and now lives in northwest Washington in a small, rented home on the Skagit River with his wife and three children. How volunteer searchers found the body of missing hiker Rachel Lakoduk in the North Cascades almost two years after she disappeared 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Will Honea, deputy prosecuting attorney for Skagit County, said the county was surprised to have to file a lawsuit to get a breakdown on revenue from wholesale power sales. Skagit County sues Seattle for public records in fight over fish passage at city dams 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Native wild chinook salmon, steelhead and resident bull trout within the Skagit River drainage all are threatened with extinction and are listed for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act. Sauk-Suiattle tribe sues Seattle City Light, demands it can’t call itself ‘green’ 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z The man’s wife waited about 30 minutes for the man to resurface but he never did, the Skagit Valley Herald reported. Search underway for scuba diver from Bellevue missing in Deception Pass park 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z Neither are actual lakes but formed as reservoirs after the Skagit River was dammed. North Cascades Highway: Explore a stretch of Washington’s newest Scenic Byway | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z At a time when appointments were at a premium, his wife had added his name to waiting lists and researched providers in Skagit County, where they live. ‘This isn’t over.’ Even as life gets back to normal for many, COVID-19 continues to kill 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z The records include an accounting of the value of power sold from each of the three hydroelectric dams on the Skagit. Skagit County sues Seattle for public records in fight over fish passage at city dams 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z NW Art Beat is a free, self-guided tour of artist studios 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Skagit County. Outdoor concerts in Seattle, the Eastside and Kent, and more fun things to do this week 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z The Island County Sheriff’s Office, the Coast Guard and park rangers responded to assist the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office in the search. Search underway for scuba diver from Bellevue missing in Deception Pass park 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z The Institute’s programs include family getaway weekends and Diablo Lake Boat Tours — interpretive cruises to the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project. North Cascades Highway: Explore a stretch of Washington’s newest Scenic Byway | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z From the south launch, visitors gaze over Samish Bay to the gold and green patchwork of farmland that expands like a well-tucked blanket across the Skagit Valley. Suspended by only a wing and the air, glider pilots soar from Samish Overlook 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z The city operates three dams — Gorge, Diablo and Ross — on the Skagit. Skagit County sues Seattle for public records in fight over fish passage at city dams 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z He cites the case of a farmworker in Burlington, Skagit County, who showed symptoms of heat stress and was taken to the hospital after she fainted because supervisors were not monitoring for symptoms. Washington state to release emergency heat rules for farmworkers as advocates demand added protections 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Baggenstos says the bakery uses specialty flours grown by Shepherd’s Grain, a growers’ collaborative in Eastern Washington, and milled by Cairnsprings Mills in Skagit Valley. Redmond offers up a fantastic new bakery and a Chinese restaurant with 150-day-old chickens 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z By Rockport, 12 miles east, the mountains start gathering steam on either side of Highway 20, next to the Skagit River. North Cascades Highway: Explore a stretch of Washington’s newest Scenic Byway | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z The Skagit County coroner’s office said an autopsy was scheduled for Friday and that it would release information on the cause of death Monday afternoon. Seattle sailor dies in accident at Race Week 2021 off Anacortes 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z The Upper Skagit Tribe is also seeking passage at the three dams, or removal of the Gorge Dam, to boost salmon production. Skagit County sues Seattle for public records in fight over fish passage at city dams 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Skagit Valley farmers grow the majority of the barley that we purchase for malting. Skagit mine permit: Protect farms, local businesses 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z This mine, still awaiting a permit decision, would excavate gold and copper from 11 square miles of Skagit River headwaters. Environmental wins and two that need protection: Bristol Bay, Skagit River headwaters 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z Several Skagit restaurants stated they thought reinstating the job search requirement might ease challenges with hiring. As reopening approaches, many Skagit County restaurants are short-staffed 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z The north is anchored by Deception Pass State Park, busy and breathtaking, with easy access to Anacortes and the Skagit Valley. Roll around Washington: 5 cycling trips to take around the state this summer 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z The sheriff’s office launched an official search with the assistance of search and rescue groups from Skagit and other counties at 7 a.m. on Sunday. Washington state officials searching for man, 66, who never returned from solo hike in mountains 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z If the pending mining permit in the headwaters moves forward, it puts our business, our partner farms and the whole Skagit River Valley at risk. Skagit mine permit: Protect farms, local businesses 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z The Skagit provides 30 percent of Puget Sound’s freshwater flow and is a habitat for all five species of native Pacific Northwest salmon — including the majority of the Sound’s chinook. Environmental wins and two that need protection: Bristol Bay, Skagit River headwaters 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z Skagit County is unlikely to go that far. Why Skagit County leaders are unlikely to push beyond CDC’s mask guidance 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z Five segments are built, including most recently a section that brings fiber into eastern Skagit County, including Sedro-Woolley. State, federal funds may benefit Skagit County’s fiber internet network 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Newly arrived to the Pacific Northwest, on a January morning in 2009 he visited the Skagit Valley, renowned for its tulips and birds. A Washington photographer’s passion: 600,000 photos of flying birds — and the incredible math behind it all 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z We were happy to read the editorial “Environmental wins and two that need protection: Bristol Bay, Skagit River headwaters” opposing a proposed mining permit in the Canadian headwaters of the Skagit River. Skagit mine permit: Protect farms, local businesses 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z The Skagit County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May “Wildfire Awareness Month” after hearing Tuesday from area wildfire experts. Western Washington ‘riper for wildfire;’ Skagit County declares May Wildfire Awareness Month 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Those who want to get vaccinated can do so at many places in Skagit County, which have plenty of supply on hand. Why Skagit County leaders are unlikely to push beyond CDC’s mask guidance 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z “At the Port of Skagit, we do infrastructure really well, whether it’s Skagit Regional Airport or buildings or land that private businesses build on,” Martin said. State, federal funds may benefit Skagit County’s fiber internet network 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z The transportation agency tweeted Tuesday morning that crews were finishing final repairs on the 37 miles of road from the Skagit Valley to the Methow Valley. Highway 20 over North Cascades reopens 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z The mass vaccination clinic at the Skagit County Fairgrounds dominates most of the department’s time now. Skagit County providers planning to tackle slowing vaccination rate 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z Coe was joined by other Skagit Conservation District staff and representatives of the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office and the state Department of Natural Resources’ northwest region firefighting team. Western Washington ‘riper for wildfire;’ Skagit County declares May Wildfire Awareness Month 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z The refinery, on March Point near Anacortes, may face a financial penalty because of the incidents, which impacted the surrounding community including the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, the Skagit Valley Herald reported. Officials give notice to Shell refinery on emissions release 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z He agreed that the bill would open up new funding sources to expand fiber infrastructure in Skagit County. State, federal funds may benefit Skagit County’s fiber internet network 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z The rehearsal of the Skagit Valley Chorale, a community choir made up mostly of retirees and not associated with the church where they practiced, happened two weeks before Gov. Jay Inslee shut down the state. A year after COVID-19 superspreader, family finds closure 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Seattle City Light also operates the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project, which includes the Ross, Diablo and Gorge dams and their powerhouses and provides one-fifth of the electricity consumed in the Seattle area. Seattle utility submits revised dam study plan for review 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z “I hope people leave celebrating the unique and special place that is Skagit Valley,” Miller said. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival springs back to life; here’s what you can expect 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Leventine James Hall, 29, is charged in Skagit County Superior Court with one count of harassment with threats to kill after the March 23 incident, the Skagit Valley Herald reported. Tribal police officer pleads not guilty to harassment in Skagit County 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z This year, there will be visitors during the monthlong Skagit Valley Tulip Festival that starts Thursday. Skagit Valley’s tulip growers endure, adjust expectations 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z The strongest winds are expected at the coast, over northern inland waters and in western Whatcom and Skagit counties, forecasters said in their early Sunday morning update. Strong spring storm to bring winds, rain, snow Sunday in Seattle area 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z He was booked into the Skagit County Community Justice Center, and released after posting $25,000 bail. Police officer charged with harassment after bar altercation 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z King Arthur is a sponsor of the WSU Breadlab, and the company’s in-person classes at the Skagit Valley center hopefully will resume once such things are possible. Make perfect loaves, dough and pastries with King Arthur Baking Company’s updated cookbook 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z Hall was booked into the Skagit County Community Justice Center and later released after posting $25,000 bail. Tribal police officer pleads not guilty to harassment in Skagit County 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z In addition to a gift shop with Tulip Town merchandise, there is a second retail area with Fairhaven Mill flour and other Skagit Valley-made products. Skagit Valley’s tulip growers endure, adjust expectations 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z The vehicles were sold to mostly private owners, from Mount Vernon in Skagit County to New York, Maine and Florida. Despite Seattle’s history with Ride the Ducks, tour company plans new fleet of tourist vehicles that go on land, water 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z The battle over the Skagit River and its dams is in some ways a proxy battle over the hidden expense of fighting climate change. Senate to debate as Republicans attempt to derail $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill – live updates 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z “He could take Wednesday off and fish the Skagit. He liked hunting, playing tennis. He didn’t think work should be the whole thing.” he says. From the Gold Rush to CHOP, here’s how Seattle has claimed fame in the national media spotlight 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z The Cascade Loop, of which Highway 20 through Skagit County is a part, is now federally recognized for that beauty. 440-mile Cascade Loop gets National Scenic Byway designation after years of effort 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z A new cafe will serve Pacific Northwest-themed food from the Skagit Landing menu, and local beer, wine and cider. Skagit Valley’s tulip growers endure, adjust expectations 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z Skagit County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a residence on Big Lake Road about 5:30 p.m. Woman dead, woman jailed after fight over a political sign 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z Representatives of the nonprofit Evergreen Islands will argue on Feb. 9 that Skagit County Hearing Examiner Wick Dufford was wrong to approve a permit for the expansion. Opponents appeal gravel mine expansion near Anacortes 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z The Skagit Valley Herald reports the Chilkat was lifted by a crane and placed on a barge on Wednesday. Crews raise retired sunken ferry in Western Washington 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z The Skagit Valley Herald reports that the Chilkat was lifted by a crane and placed on a barge on Wednesday. Crews raise retired sunken ferry in western Washington 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Skagit Regional Health system received a tray of Pfizer vaccine with 975 doses on Dec. 17, and began vaccinating the next day. Inside the slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Washington state 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z The Skagit Eagle Festival 2021, cancelled this year because of the pandemic, doesn’t mean the eagles are not showing up along the Skagit River. Eagles flying high in Skagit County 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z Skagit County Planning and Development staff will defend their work that led to Dufford’s decision. Opponents appeal gravel mine expansion near Anacortes 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z Once the news broke about the deaths of two Skagit Valley Chorale members in Washington, the conversation turned sharply to more existential matters. A baritone finds a safe way choirs can sing together again: over car radios 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z State Rep. Robert Sutherland, the Republican who represents the eastern sides of Snohomish and Skagit counties, says it is time to “prepare for war.” Noxious Nonsense Nation 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z By Christmas Eve all of the doses at Skagit Valley Hospital were used. Inside the slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Washington state 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z “Although Mr. Ward maintains his sincere belief in the viability of that defense, he has elected to resolve the case,” Ward’s lawyers said in a sentencing memorandum filed in Skagit County Superior Court. Man pleads guilty to reduced charge in pipeline break-in 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z Skagit Speedway, meanwhile, received a written warning for a large outdoor political rally held at the racetrack in October, though no fine was issued. Businesses fined, warned over COVID-19 mask violations 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Skagit County officials this week asked asymptomatic people to stop seeking testing. Coronavirus testing sites in Seattle stretched beyond capacity as people seek pre-Thanksgiving results 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z For Karrick, the nearby Skagit Valley supplies organic grains like spelt, millet and malted barley for the distillery’s Edmonds Own Whiskey. Edmonds: Where a creative community helps creative businesses thrive | Provided by City of Edmonds 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Swedish was scheduled to send 500 doses for a vaccination clinic beginning this week at Skagit Valley Hospital. Inside the slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Washington state 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z After his 2017 conviction, Ward was sentenced to two days in jail and 30 days of community service in Skagit County. Man pleads guilty to reduced charge in pipeline break-in 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z The five-year plan sets the stage for public land managers and private property owners to continue collaboration on how to keep forests healthy, The Skagit Valley Herald reported. Washington state forest plan deems watershed as a priority 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z He likes to keep an emphasis on his dough, sourced from Skagit Valley grains. Your key to Seattle’s secret pizza scene: 10 nearby pop-ups, plus a glossary of pizza styles 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z The Skagit Valley Herald reports meat processing relief grants are available to processors with 250 employees or less to help them meet the rising demand for locally produced meats. Government grant seeks to help small-scale meat processors 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z The Choral Society of Frederick, which traces its history back to 1943 — last sang together right about the time of the ill-fated rehearsal of the Skagit Valley chorus. A choir resumes singing, with masks and after weighing pandemic risks 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z Kenneth Ward, 64, of Corbett, Oregon, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Skagit County Superior Court to a misdemeanor charge of second-degree criminal trespassing, The Skagit Valley Herald reported. Man pleads guilty to reduced charge in pipeline break-in 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z The Skagit River watershed was deemed a priority because it is likely to be heavily impacted by climate change and drought, Spaeth said. Washington state forest plan deems watershed as a priority 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z “Quality of life is attainable here. Not only is the Skagit Valley beautiful, but it’s also a wonderful place to live,” Decker says. Active adult community in Mount Vernon saves its best for last | Provided by Landed Gentry Homes and Communities 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z Seattle City Light operates three dams on the Skagit River. Skagit River: Dam damage 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z In March, 32 of the 61 people who attended a choir practice in Skagit County, Washington, caught COVID-19, and another 20 cases were linked to the event. How coronavirus 'super-spreaders' may pass COVID-19 to others 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Skagit County Undersheriff Chad Clark said the sheriff’s office received an emergency notification from the Shell Puget Sound Refinery about 10 a.m. Washington state tribe: Refinery spewed noxious stench 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z The infected droppings of two bats were found in Snohomish and Chelan counties in northern and central Washington, the Skagit Valley Herald reported Tuesday. Bat-killing fungus found in two Washington state counties 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z The green crab species, if let unchecked, will invade the habitats and food sources of other species in the area, the Skagit Valley Herald reported. Washington researchers increase scale of green crab trapping 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z The hypocrisy of Seattle lecturing our congressional delegation on the Columbia River Treaty given its history of management on the Skagit River is truly shocking. Skagit River: Dam damage 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z A mining accident in the Skagit Headwaters would harm tribal and nontribal communities, salmon and the struggling southern resident killer whales. Protect Washington’s rivers from British Columbia mining waste 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Franklin and Snohomish counties have two cases each, and Skagit County has one. Eleven kids in Washington have been diagnosed with rare coronavirus syndrome 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The Skagit co-managers, Fish and Wildlife and treaty tribes, will closely watch sockeye returns to the Baker River upstream fish trap to ensure broodstock goals are meeting objectives, the release said. Sockeye salmon fishing opens on Baker Lake 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Papers in Olympia, Longview and Skagit Valley are just three examples. ‘Ghosting the News’: Summer reading for a time of action 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Sixty-one members of the Skagit Valley Chorale gathered for a practice that lasted two-and-a-half hours. Mounting evidence suggests coronavirus is airborne — but health advice has not caught up 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z The Skagit River, which is named after the Upper Skagit people, has been at the very center of the lives and culture of the Upper Skagit Tribe since time immemorial. Protect Washington’s rivers from British Columbia mining waste 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Laura Gelwicks, Skagit County communications coordinator, said that much like the rest of Washington state, the area is seeing a general increase in virus transmission. Virus sickens 21 at Mount Vernon nursing home 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Back in March, early in the US outbreak, 61 members of a choir group in Skagit County, Washington, met for their weekly choir practice. What makes a gathering a ‘superspreader’ event? 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z Cascade Mall in Burlington, Skagit County, will close permanently at the end of June. Cascade Mall in Burlington to close at end of June, delivering blow to Skagit County economy 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z Her organic flower farm in the Skagit Valley cultivates unique and heirloom blooms, and in February released its second book, “A Year in Flowers.” A local flower farmer’s tips for growing, displaying summer’s best blooms | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z But the Skagit is not the only international river at risk. Protect Washington’s rivers from British Columbia mining waste 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Several more counties might join that list soon, as Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties submit applications to advance in their opening. Inslee extends eviction moratorium in response to new coronavirus, issues guidance for library curbside pickup, drive-in theaters 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Nine bridges have structures that are fracture critical, meaning they could fall if a certain major part is damaged, as happened in the 2013 Skagit River bridge collapse. West Seattle Bridge is a surprise crisis, but plenty of other aging Seattle bridges are also vulnerable 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z Residents of the quaint town of Sedro-Woolley, in Skagit County, enjoy the best of both worlds. Rural charm greets new residents of Sedro-Woolley | Provided by Landed Gentry Homes and Communities 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z Consider the infamous March 10 choir practice in Skagit County, Wash., where one member of the choir infected 52 of 60 other members, leading to two deaths. Opinion | We cannot keep ignoring the possibility of airborne transmission. Here’s how to address it. 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Members of the Skagit Valley Chorale, based in Washington State, met for a rehearsal in March and within three weeks, 45 of them had been diagnosed with the disease or had symptoms. Did singing together spread coronavirus to four choirs? 2020-05-17T04:00:00Z Three days later, they began working with the Skagit County health department, which initiated its investigation and began doing contact tracing. Coronavirus Ravaged a Choir. But Isolation Helped Contain It. 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z The 2013 collapse of an Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River drew attention to the state of the state’s bridges. West Seattle Bridge is a surprise crisis, but plenty of other aging Seattle bridges are also vulnerable 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z They point to its central location — which offers nearby access to I-5, greater Skagit Valley and Bellingham to the north — as well as a quality of life that one expects in a small town. Rural charm greets new residents of Sedro-Woolley | Provided by Landed Gentry Homes and Communities 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z The 122-member choir, which is located in Skagit County, held regular 2.5-hour practices every Tuesday evening through March 10, according to the CDC. Does singing loudly spread coronavirus? Some researchers think so 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z The annual tulip festival that draws hundreds of thousands of people north of Seattle to Skagit County, where three-quarters of the nation’s commercial tulip crop is grown, was canceled. How 5 Friends and a Field of Tulips Fought the Covid-19 Meltdown 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z As of Tuesday afternoon, the total number of cases in Skagit County was 406, according to the Washington Department of Public Health. Coronavirus Ravaged a Choir. But Isolation Helped Contain It. 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z Though the Skagit Bridge was structurally sound, the bridge was fracture-critical and one section was ruined by a tall load that hit an overhead brace. West Seattle Bridge is a surprise crisis, but plenty of other aging Seattle bridges are also vulnerable 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z The state Department of Agriculture will begin trapping queens this spring, with a focus on Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island counties. ‘Murder Hornets,’ with sting that can kill, lands in US 2020-05-04T04:00:00Z But two farmworker groups filed lawsuits in Skagit County Superior Court seeking tougher rules and immediate oversight. Yakima County has top rate of COVID-19 cases on West Coast 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z But this problem is not limited to the mighty Skagit. Washington’s rivers, salmon and orcas need protection from Canadian mines 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Don McMoran of the Washington State University Skagit County Extension said farmers often do not harvest some land each season, but a loss of that size is rare. Washington potato farmers lost crops due to heavy rainfall 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z He stopped Preston, who gave the deputy false identification because he was wanted on a Skagit County burglary warrant, according to court records. Judge won’t dismiss excessive-force lawsuit alleging Snohomish deputy shouldn’t have been hired 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z “It has been a nightmare,” Boyes’ wife wrote in a letter read in Skagit County Superior Court by prosecutor Haley Sebens. Mount Vernon man sentenced to 17 years in shooting death 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z The latter parts of the decade saw a blossoming of expanding Pacific trade and development of steel and other industries, all assisted by power from new City Light dams on the Skagit River. Studying Seattle’s Roaring ’20s history might help us get through this next decade 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z Last year, a notorious corporation applied to mine the unprotected “Donut Hole” in the Skagit headwaters, birthplace of Puget Sound’s largest river. Washington’s rivers, salmon and orcas need protection from Canadian mines 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Skagit County Superior Court Judge David Svaren sentenced Miller to the maximum allowed under state law. Man sentenced for selling drugs that killed 2 people 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z A previous lawsuit was filed on Monday by Skagit County over the state’s sustainable timber-harvest level. Environment groups, logging interests and communities across Washington sue over state’s plans to sell timber 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z “The numbers are going down dramatically,” said Will Honea, the senior deputy prosecuting attorney for Skagit County, referring to harvest levels and expected revenue from state-managed timber lands in Skagit County. Skagit County sues over timber harvest, teeing up fight over Washington’s forests – and money 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z Coast Guard and a witness after their boat overturned near the Skagit River, authorities said. 3 Washington state duck hunters rescued after boat overturns 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z The Legislature recently held a hearing on Senate Joint Memorial 8014, which is intended to convey concerns to Victoria, B.C., cautioning against mining in the Skagit River headwaters. Washington’s rivers, salmon and orcas need protection from Canadian mines 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z That’s one strategy the child care center and other Skagit County businesses are using to cope with an upcoming minimum wage increase. Businesses prepare for Washington’s biggest minimum-wage bump in decades | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office said a body was found inside the home. Body found inside Sedro-Woolley home after house fire 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z The state manages 84,628 acres of forest lands in Skagit County, according to the court complaint. Skagit County sues over timber harvest, teeing up fight over Washington’s forests – and money 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office requested Coast Guard assistance after an unsuccessful attempt to rescue the other two men stranded in mudflats near the river. 3 Washington state duck hunters rescued after boat overturns 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z |
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