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Numbers related to the COVID-19 pandemic have rarely been kind. But La Conner Schools last week realized a rare exception to that trend when the district reported to the state an enrollment of a fraction more than 597 full time equivalent (FTE)...

SEATTLE — In a newly launched pilot project, civilian mental health crisis responders are riding alongside Skagit County sheriff’s deputies on 911 calls. It is the latest example of reimagining policing in the Pacific Northwest. Skagit C...

NW News Network PULLMAN — A year ago, blueberry executives and farmers from all over the world celebrated at a scenic winery near Richland, Washington. James Dean Kindle & the East Oregon Playboys jammed out catchy Western tunes in the ballroom...

MOUNT VERNON — This announcement would not be possible without the amazing generosity of the Co-op’s member-owners. At the outset of COVID-19, we heard the same question from several of our member-owners: “How can we help?” In response, manag...

For those who are interested in learning more about the Skagit Food Distribution Center and local food resiliency, the Co-op’s Member & Community Engagement Committee is hosting a Community Conversation via Zoom at 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Join C...

A new mortgage assistance program to assist low-income homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 economic downturn is available from the Skagit County government. This program is for homeowners who have lost income due to COVID-19 and are currently at 50...

Referendum 90 is the sole statewide initiative on the ballot you will be receiving next week. That gives you more time to read it and study the issue. You might be surprised this issue is on the ballot. Here is the background: The state legislature...

Growing up as an Ike-Republican gives me a unique vantage point. Republicans used to support family values, the environment, the Constitution and the rule of our laws. The U.S. president used to be a leader, not a liar. Longtime Senator Slade...

Go to the Secretary of State voting hub to sign in and check your registration status. You can also preview the measures and candidates via this portal. Washington state residents have nine days to the opening of early voting on Oct. 16. New voters...

I am pro-life. I reverence the beautiful gift of life. The pre-eminent life issue is for me to reverence the unborn child. However, the Catholic Church teaches that being pro-life means more than reverencing the unborn child. While life begins at...

I was offended by two mailers that my wife and I received from “Evergreen Progress,” a Republican sleaze machine out of Kirkland. It tried to show Angie Homola, Democratic candidate for state representative, in a most unfavorable light. It went bac...

I am a biologist and have a different point of view on many of our issues. I write this letter as a scientist. Many have expressed disapproval of Ron Wesen, Bill Bruch and other candidates for attending the Skagit GOP rally in August, because they...

Monday, September 28 11:38 a.m.: Con call – Caller reported online fraud. Calhoun Rd., Greater La Conner. 2:01 p.m.: Is it junk? – Caller requested a junk vehicle inspection. Deputies completed the inspection and hulk vehicle form. Ring...