Staffing shortages disrupts ferry service near Anacortes
Staffing shortages at Washington State Ferries resulted in 51 canceled sailings on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route between Sept. 9 and Sept. 13.
Staffing shortages at Washington State Ferries resulted in 51 canceled sailings on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route between Sept. 9 and Sept. 13.
Skagit County sues Seattle for utility financial records
A fight over the lack of fish passage at Seattle City Light dams escalated Tuesday when Skagit County sued the city of Seattle to force the release of some of the utility’s financial records.
A fight over the lack of fish passage at Seattle City Light dams escalated Tuesday when Skagit County sued the city of Seattle to force the release of some of the utility’s financial records.
Pass Lake in Skagit County closes due to toxic blue-green algae
Pass Lake in Deception Pass State Park is closed until further notice after tests detected high Anatoxin-a levels in water samples.
Pass Lake in Deception Pass State Park is closed until further notice after tests detected high Anatoxin-a levels in water samples.
Searchers find body of missing hiker in North Cascades
The body of a 28-year-old hiker who went missing in the North Cascades nearly two years ago was found over the weekend by a private search and rescue group.
The body of a 28-year-old hiker who went missing in the North Cascades nearly two years ago was found over the weekend by a private search and rescue group.
More COVID-19 cases linked to Watershed Music Festival
A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.
A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.
Skagit County Fair returns
Skagit County ran for over 100 years until it was cancelled for the first time due to the pandemic. Attendees are required to wear masks indoors and there will be vaccination stations at the fair grounds.
Skagit County ran for over 100 years until it was cancelled for the first time due to the pandemic. Attendees are required to wear masks indoors and there will be vaccination stations at the fair grounds.
3 men convicted for distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills across western Washington
Three men were convicted on Tuesday of distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills in Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom Counties.
Three men were convicted on Tuesday of distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills in Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom Counties.
Body of scuba diver recovered in Bowman Bay
The body of a man who went missing while scuba diving in Deception Pass State Park’s Bowman Bay was recovered Tuesday.
The body of a man who went missing while scuba diving in Deception Pass State Park’s Bowman Bay was recovered Tuesday.
COVID-19 delta variant confirmed in Skagit County
Two COVID-19 delta variant cases were confirmed in Skagit County on Thursday, but officials assume that the variant has already spread further.
Two COVID-19 delta variant cases were confirmed in Skagit County on Thursday, but officials assume that the variant has already spread further.
Jury begins deliberations in murder trial in Mount Vernon
A jury will begin deliberations Monday to determine whether Terrance Jon Irby should be convicted of murder for a fourth time in the death of James Rock.
A jury will begin deliberations Monday to determine whether Terrance Jon Irby should be convicted of murder for a fourth time in the death of James Rock.
ID needed of ATM theft suspects described as 'quick and well-planned'
Mount Vernon Police are asking for your help to ID a trio of crooks who broke into an ATM on May 31st.
Mount Vernon Police are asking for your help to ID a trio of crooks who broke into an ATM on May 31st.
A moving tribute to fallen law enforcement heroes takes off
A profound procession of motorcycles followed by a bus rode into Tulalip on Saturday.
A profound procession of motorcycles followed by a bus rode into Tulalip on Saturday.
Two close friends of missing hiker in Skagit County were first to begin search for him
Day three wrapped up on Thursday in the search of a missing hiker in Skagit County. 66-year-old Tom Simonseth vanished from the popular Hidden Lake Trails on Saturday.
Day three wrapped up on Thursday in the search of a missing hiker in Skagit County. 66-year-old Tom Simonseth vanished from the popular Hidden Lake Trails on Saturday.
Mount Vernon man missing after Hidden Lake Trail hike
Search and rescue crews were back in the mountains of Skagit County Monday morning to search for a missing hiker who never made it home from Hidden Lake Trail.
Search and rescue crews were back in the mountains of Skagit County Monday morning to search for a missing hiker who never made it home from Hidden Lake Trail.
Mount Vernon woman found guilty of plot to kill ex-husband
A Mount Vernon woman was found guilty of solicitation to commit murder after a jury found she had tried to convince her child to kill his father by adding rat poison to his food and drink.
A Mount Vernon woman was found guilty of solicitation to commit murder after a jury found she had tried to convince her child to kill his father by adding rat poison to his food and drink.
Skagit County businesses get boost as many flock to the tulip festival in the nice weather
The sunshine and warming temperatures have many people flocking to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and it’s giving businesses in Skagit County a much-needed boost.
The sunshine and warming temperatures have many people flocking to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and it’s giving businesses in Skagit County a much-needed boost.
Inslee makes big push for new climate legislation from Skagit County
Governor Jay Inslee was in Skagit County on Tuesday to talk about some of the biggest challenges facing our state, namely climate change.
Governor Jay Inslee was in Skagit County on Tuesday to talk about some of the biggest challenges facing our state, namely climate change.
Police officer arrested, accused of brandishing gun at bar
A Sauk-Suiattle tribal police officer was arrested on accusations that he brandished a firearm and made threats outside a bar in Skagit County.
A Sauk-Suiattle tribal police officer was arrested on accusations that he brandished a firearm and made threats outside a bar in Skagit County.
Washington state, Canada teaming up to try to kill Asian giant hornets
Wildlife officials in Washington state have said British Columbia and U.S. federal and state agencies will work together to track, trap and eradicate Asian giant hornets in the Pacific Northwest. The agencies will set out bottle traps for 22 consecutive weeks, from July to November. Trapping methods will be slightly different from last year
Wildlife officials in Washington state have said British Columbia and U.S. federal and state agencies will work together to track, trap and eradicate Asian giant hornets in the Pacific Northwest. The agencies will set out bottle traps for 22 consecutive weeks, from July to November. Trapping methods will be slightly different from last year
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival back on for 2021 with some changes
The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival will be back this year after having to shut down at the start of the pandemic last year.
The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival will be back this year after having to shut down at the start of the pandemic last year.