WDFW seeks public’s help in testing wild birds for flu
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking the public’s help in testing waterfowl and other wild birds for a type…
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Whatcom County MVC: SR9 MP78
Whatcom County: December 23rd, 2014: 8:18 am. The Washington State Patrol responded to a serious injury Motor Vehicle accident on State Route 9 (SR9) near…
Don Wick Retires
Mount Vernon, WA– Economic Development leader Don Wick has announced plans to retire from the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC). Wick has served the…
Outreach volunteers needed for annual Point in Time Count on January 29, 2015
MOUNT VERNON: Community Action of Skagit County and the Coalition to End Homelessness are in need of Point in Time Count Outreach Volunteers for Thursday,…
WSDA to hold town hall meeting on avian influenza
Whatcom County — The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will hold a town hall meeting this Thursday, December 18th, 2014 to discuss avian influenza…
Skagit County Adopts Moratorium on New Marijuana Facilities
Skagit County adopts moratorium on new marijuana facilities MOUNT VERNON — The Board of County Commissioners today adopted an interim ordinance, effective immediately, that creates…
Closure of Whatcom Creek to fishing
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 Source: http://wdfw.wa.gov December 11, 2014 Action: Closes Whatcom Creek….
Anacortes Couple Arrested for Criminal Mistreatment of Child
A couple in Anacortes was arrested around 4:45 am on Sunday December 7th, 2014 for investigation of criminal mistreatment of the woman’s 1 year old…
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers QB Injured in Crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton just after noon Tuesday near uptown. Police…
WANTED: A Spiritual Pursuit Through the Jail, Among Outlaws, and Across Borders
Chris Hoke is a Skagit County Jail Chaplin, Gang Pastor and Writer. He has a new book coming out Titled: Wanted: A Spiritual Pursuit Through…