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Some islanders dependent on ferries get a life ring, but November statewide vote on cap-and-trade repeal could poke new leaks in budget.
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Increased state aid for Guemes Island ferry replacement and a new Kitsap hydrofoil ferry comes with a catch: voters must reject climate act repeal initiative.
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Food needs have grown in recent years, but two programs in Skagit County are trying to combat hunger by using local growers to build relationships within the local food system.
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Cooling in the real estate market means less funds for homeless services, which in turn may leave many counties with holes in their homeless budgets.
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One of the Northwest’s great natural treasures is the abundant flocks of winter waterfowl that come here in the colder months — and they are easy to spot on open fields. Hit the road for Skagit County, and odds are good that you’ll find some.
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A flood wall completed in 2018 appears to have saved the city's historic business district from the devastation felt by other communities.
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Heavy rainfall and high winds in Washington on Monday caused flooding and mudslides that forced evacuations, closed schools and part of Interstate 5. More than 158,000 customers were without power in western Washington at one point Monday.
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It isn’t often a coroner gets to deliver good news. Last week was an exception for Hayley Thompson.The Skagit County coroner learned her office was…
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Dr. Carl Wigren could stand in for just about any medical examiner as seen on TV. He’s witty, a fast talker who knows a lot about investigating deaths.In…
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Skagit County soon will limit its drive-through testing for COVID-19 to only those who live or work in the county. The change starts in less than a week,…