WDFW: Over 700 geese, other waterfowl in Skagit County dead from bird flu

WDFW: Over 700 geese, other waterfowl in Skagit County dead from bird flu

Biologists with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) said they have recovered more than 700 dead waterfowl due to avian flu. 

Biologists with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) said they have recovered more than 700 dead waterfowl due to avian flu. 

6 suspects charged in North Sound drug trafficking operation

6 suspects charged in North Sound drug trafficking operation

Six suspects have been federally charged in connection to a Mexico-based drug trafficking operation in the North Sound.

Six suspects have been federally charged in connection to a Mexico-based drug trafficking operation in the North Sound.

Coroner confirms 4 University of Idaho students died from stabbing

Coroner confirms 4 University of Idaho students died from stabbing

Autopsies have been completed on four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death inside a rental house near campus, and the results have been forwarded to law enforcement, the Spokane County Medical Examiner said Thursday.

Autopsies have been completed on four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death inside a rental house near campus, and the results have been forwarded to law enforcement, the Spokane County Medical Examiner said Thursday.

'He lit up many of my dark days:' Loved ones remember WA student killed in U. of Idaho quadruple homicide

'He lit up many of my dark days:' Loved ones remember WA student killed in U. of Idaho quadruple homicide

Friends, family and loved ones gathered to light candles, lay flowers, fly balloons to share memories of Ethan Chapin, the 20-year-old who was among four University of Idaho students found murdered in a home over the weekend. 

Friends, family and loved ones gathered to light candles, lay flowers, fly balloons to share memories of Ethan Chapin, the 20-year-old who was among four University of Idaho students found murdered in a home over the weekend. 

Anacortes HS delays start of class due to bomb threat; 2nd threat this week

Anacortes HS delays start of class due to bomb threat; 2nd threat this week

Anacortes police and its school district are investigating after a bomb threat was made against Anacortes High School on Wednesday morning.

Anacortes police and its school district are investigating after a bomb threat was made against Anacortes High School on Wednesday morning.

Court overturns Mount Vernon woman’s conviction for soliciting to kill ex husband

Court overturns Mount Vernon woman’s conviction for soliciting to kill ex husband

Vanessa Valdiglesias LaValle had been found guilty in 2021 for trying to persuade her son to kill his father with rat poison. Valdiglesias LaValle was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the conviction, which will now be sent back to trial court.

Vanessa Valdiglesias LaValle had been found guilty in 2021 for trying to persuade her son to kill his father with rat poison. Valdiglesias LaValle was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the conviction, which will now be sent back to trial court.

Skagit Valley shelter at full capacity after taking in over 120 dogs from 'abysmal' conditions

Skagit Valley shelter at full capacity after taking in over 120 dogs from 'abysmal' conditions

The Humane Society of Skagit Valley is asking for patience as they had to temporarily close to the public after reaching full capacity with the seizure of over 120 dogs from a home in Concrete.  

The Humane Society of Skagit Valley is asking for patience as they had to temporarily close to the public after reaching full capacity with the seizure of over 120 dogs from a home in Concrete.  

Investigation into disappearance of Anacortes woman and her dog still very active, says police chief

Investigation into disappearance of Anacortes woman and her dog still very active, says police chief

It’s been two years since Laynee Westbrook and her dog Precious vanished under suspicious circumstances.   Anacortes Police say detectives are continuing to search for answers regarding what happened to her and who might have been involved in the case. 

It’s been two years since Laynee Westbrook and her dog Precious vanished under suspicious circumstances.   Anacortes Police say detectives are continuing to search for answers regarding what happened to her and who might have been involved in the case. 

Investigation underway after Tommy Thompson Trail trestle catches fire in Anacortes

Investigation underway after Tommy Thompson Trail trestle catches fire in Anacortes

Police and fire officials are investigating after the Tommy Thompson Trail trestle caught on fire, causing significant damage to the bridge early Tuesday morning.

Police and fire officials are investigating after the Tommy Thompson Trail trestle caught on fire, causing significant damage to the bridge early Tuesday morning.

$7M project to repair Western Washington's battered highways now underway

$7M project to repair Western Washington's battered highways now underway

Starting this week, the Northwest Region Emergency Pavement Repair project will begin across King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. The aim is to repair roughly 20 miles of highways damaged by cold weather and heavy snow last winter.

Starting this week, the Northwest Region Emergency Pavement Repair project will begin across King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. The aim is to repair roughly 20 miles of highways damaged by cold weather and heavy snow last winter.

Skagit County deputies seek ID of child luring suspect

Skagit County deputies seek ID of child luring suspect

Skagit County deputies need help identifying a suspect accused of trying to lure a child into his truck.

Skagit County deputies need help identifying a suspect accused of trying to lure a child into his truck.