Here's where Skagit County children can get free meals this summer
Ten schools and centers across Skagit County are offering free meals for children during the summer.
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WSU Skagit Cougs' 'Rally in the Valley' set for July 23 in Mount Vernon
Hosted by the Skagit Valley Chapter and the WSU Alumni Association, Rally in the Valley brings together alumni, friends, and supporters for an evening of fun and fundraising.
Digging deep: Who's funding Skagit's 2026 legislative, county races
Ahead of the 2026 primary election, the Skagit Valley Herald is looking at the campaign funding sources and expenditures of state legislative and county commissioner candidates.
Skagit County Auditor accidentally leaves sheriff candidate off voters' pamphlet
The Skagit County Auditor's Office released a statement Thursday saying that the office had accidentally left Skagit County Sheriff candidate Chris Baldwin off the printed voters' pamphlet.
Youth Activity Day brings parents, children to Concrete for family fun
The 19th iteration of Concrete Youth Activity Day took over the town on Thursday. It featured 50 vendors, four food stations and had about 350 visitors this year.
Mount Vernon Elks Lodge to host free-throw contest Saturday
BURLINGTON — Those 8-13 years of age who believe they're good free-throw shooters have a chance to prove it this weekend.
‘It’s not ‘Deadliest Catch’’: Anacortes alum to show his film on local fishermen
Will Dickinson films an introductory scene for his documentary, "It's What We Do," in May 2021 in Anacortes.
Community events, parks coming soon to Hamilton
In a Hamilton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, a local community organizer got approval to start a parent group that will plan community events for the town.
‘A mess’: Divided Anacortes council confirms McDonnell as fire chief in late vote
In a 4-2 vote, the Anacortes City Council on Monday, July 13, confirmed the mayor’s appointment of Mannix McDonnell as fire chief. The decision came after two executive sessions and
Port of Anacortes seeks hotel builder to anchor waterfront redevelopment
The Port of Anacortes is looking for a developer to build a potentially 50-foot-tall hotel that would complement its planned event facility at Cap Sante Marina. Construction could begin next
'We have a lot to lose': County commissioners hold hearing on data center ban
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on Tuesday regarding the county’s six-month moratorium on data centers.
NCTA students showcase year-end projects
Northwest Career and Technical Academy students showcased their year-end projects to their families in two events on Thursday.
Anacortes, Skagit PUD ask residents to conserve water
The City of Anacortes and Skagit Public Utility District sent out a notice Monday asking residents to conserve water due to low water flows in the Skagit River.
Concrete Town Council authorizes adoption of Skagit County Hazard Mitigation Plan
CONCRETE — The Concrete Town Council voted Monday to authorize the adoption of the 2026 Skagit County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Swinomish tribe sues over Endangered Species Act habitat rule change
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Squaxin Island Tribe announced Tuesday that they have filed a lawsuit against federal agencies due to a significant proposed change to Endangered Species Act
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Sedro-Woolley restaurant catches fireSeoul Buns & K-Mart in Sedro-Woolley caught fire at 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 5.
Election 2026: Three face off for Skagit County Commissioner District 3 seat
Three candidates — appointee and incumbent Joe Burns, state Sen. Keith Wagoner, and Connie Krier — will face off in the August primary for the Skagit County Commissioner District 3
Pride event held west of Mount Vernon
Bubbles, chalk art and colorful signs were seen in Dakota Art Pastels’ parking lot Friday during the business’s Pride on the Westside event.
Skagit Valley Highland Games marks 30 years of tradition
Each year, on the second weekend of July, bagpipes can be heard from every corner of the Skagit Valley Fairgrounds.
Guemes ferry advisory group gives presentation
After seven months of work, an advisory group is recommending Skagit County eventually replace the Guemes Island ferry with a plug-in, battery-powered vessel whose electric motors can also be powered
Skagit County to shut down 30-year-old drug court program
Skagit County is set to shut down its drug court program, which for about 30 years has been helping felony offenders struggling with drug addiction.
Election 2026: Four candidates running for 39th Legislative District Position 2 state House seat
Four candidates are running for the 39th Legislative District Position 2 seat in the state House of Representatives.
Man charged with vehicular homicide in Sedro-Woolley death
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — A 58-year-old Everett man was charged with three crimes Monday for allegedly causing the death of a woman by driving his vehicle into her in Sedro-Woolley.
Election 2026: Three candidates running for 39th Legislative District Position 1 state House seat
Three candidates are running for the 39th Legislative District’s Position 1 seat in the state House of Representatives.