Articles by Rudy Giecek


Missing Teen in Burlington

Natalie Workman has been missing since 10-01-15. She left Burlington Edison high school and hasn’t been seen since. She is possibly with a Hispanic male who…


Highway 9 to Reopen Soon!

SR 9 Lake Creek bridge to open soon Contractor crews tentatively plan to open the new SR 9 Lake Creek bridge sometime in the next…


Help Support Birdsview Brewery Expand

Support the Voigt Family’s Birdsview Brewery Rezoning Birdsview Brewing Company has applied to Skagit County for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Rezone part of their…


Partial Burn Ban Lift in Skagit County

  Burn restrictions have been modified in Skagit County Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and available fire resources, the Fire Marshal’s Office…



Last Riverwalk Concert of the Season!

  The Final Riverwalk Concert for the season will be this Thursday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. featuring the Hot Damn Scandal Band. Admission is…



What To Do About Dumped Garbage

I recently found some garbage that was dumped behind Burlington Coat Factory in Burlington, also behind Fastenall. I went into Fastenall and spoke with the…


Why is all That Smoke in the Air?

Skagit County has multiple fires just to the east and northeast.  Winds bring the smoke right into our communities. Neither of the fires are very…