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Burlington Bottling Facility Seeks Buyer

February 2, 2015 – Burlington, WA – A Burlington, WA bottling facility, formerly operated by Advanced Refreshment, has retained Heritage Equity Partners to seek a…


Ferndale Woman Dies from Hit & Run Injuries

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release today stating that  53 year old, Diana Martinka, of Ferndale  has died from injuries sustained in…


Skagit County establishes health advisory panel

MOUNT VERNON – In an era of dramatic changes in U.S. health care, Skagit County Commissioners have established a new, 23-member health advisory panel.               …






JCPenney Closing 40 Stores in 19 states

The Huffington Post is reporting that JCPenney plans to close approximately 40 stores in 19 states in 2015.   The closures will affect about 2,250…


Rock Slide closes SR20 near MP 142

Reminder:  A large rock slide has covered about 300 feet of SR 20 east of milepost 142, which is near the Whatcom/Skagit County line. The…


6 Teens injured in DUI Crash

Klickitat:  Just after 4am on January 2nd, 2015,  Washington State Patrol Troopers from District 5 responded to a serious injury collision on East  Highway 14…