Antique/Classic Cars and Trucks Apparel, Memorabilia, & RC Cars Asphalt Oval Racing Cars Bodywork, Metal and Fabrication Dirt / Off Road Trucks Dirt Oval Racing Cars Electronics, Wiring, & Audio Engine Tuning and Diagnostics Interior Parts & Trim (non-racing) Muscle and Pony Cars Tools and Shop Equipment Tractor and Truck Pulling Trailers and Tow Vehicles Trailers and Towing Parts & Accessories About 600 people took to the streets Sunday, walking from Burlington to Mount Vernon for the Worker and Immigrant Solidarity March. Meeting set for Hamilton fish and flood project A community meeting will be held Thursday to discuss progress toward a local fish habitat project. Skagit County at center of restoration effort for marine snail Among the shellfish in the state’s marine waters is the pinto abalone, a species once found on dinner plates. New beginnings for Graham Kerr MOUNT VERNON – At the top of a hill from his home overlooking the Skagit Valley, Graham Kerr, most famous for his internationally known cooking show, “The Galloping Gourmet,” talked about getting ready for a new chapter of his life.

n The Board of Skagit County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Commissioner’s Office, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, with representatives from the county Department of Health, state Department of Agriculture and the Skagit Conservation District for a presentation on … n The Burlington-Edison School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the district office, 927 E. Fairhaven Ave.• The Mount Vernon School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Centennial Elementary School, 3100 Martin Road. Jailed Skagit County sheriff's deputy attempted suicide The Skagit County sheriff’s deputy being held in Island County Jail since his January arrest for domestic violence remains at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center in Coupeville after an apparent suicide attempt. Skagit Valley Hospital looking to fill board position MOUNT VERNON — Skagit Valley Hospital is seeking applicants for a vacant position on its board of commissioners after the resignation of Stan Olson, according to a Friday news release.

Charges re-filed in pipeline facility break-in Charges were re-filed Wednesday against Kenneth Ward, the Oregon man who in October broke into a Kinder Morgan oil pipeline facility west of Burlington. Construction, motor vehicles boost Skagit County's taxable retail sales Taxable retail sales in Skagit County jumped 6.6 percent in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the same three-month period in 2015, according to state Department of Revenue data released this week. Chinook Enterprises' Rob Martin to receive honor MOUNT VERNON — Chinook Enterprises Executive Director Rob Martin will be awarded the Rotary Foundation’s highest honor in recognition of his 37 years of volunteer service, according to a news release. The Distinguished Service Award is given to no more than 50 Rotary members each year, accor… 2017 Tulip Ambassadors chosen MOUNT VERNON — About 60 kids stood up Thursday night in front of a panel of judges to talk tulips. Religion in the Area

RELIGION AND GOVERNMENT: Liberty Magazine editor Lincoln Steed will speak about the roles of government and religion in the U.S. at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, Feb. 11, at North Cascade Seventh Day Adventist Church, 800 Peacock Lane, Burlington. Oak Harbor man gets 10 years, 4 months for burglary MOUNT VERNON — Andrew Denver Buchanan of Oak Harbor was sentenced Feb. 1 in Skagit County Superior Court to 10 years, 4 months in prison for reportedly stealing $70,000 worth of jewelry and other items in September.motorcycle clothing in hinckley Jailed Skagit County deputy taken to hospitalmotorcycle shop euless tx The Skagit County sheriff’s deputy being held in Island County Jail since his January arrest for domestic violence has been taken to WhidbeyHealth Medical Center in Coupeville where he is in the intensive care unit.motorcycles for sale around joplin missouri

Weather takes a windy, warm turn On the heels of a few cold, snowy days, wind and warmer temperatures swept into Skagit County on Thursday. La Conner School District chooses new superintendent LA CONNER — The La Conner School Board has selected a new superintendent. The following are criminal cases heard Thursday in Skagit County Superior Court: Remodel approved for Skagit 911motorbike shop on oldham road MOUNT VERNON — Public officials in Skagit County voted Thursday to approve a remodel of the county’s emergency dispatch center.motorcycle dealers in covington la Lincoln Elementary School fire causes $10,000 in damagesharley for sale syracuse ny

MOUNT VERNON — Wednesday’s fire at Lincoln Elementary School caused about $10,000 worth of damage, but was not significant enough to prevent the school from being used. Unexpected pollution forces closure of Samish Bay shellfish harvesting Pollution in the Samish River spiked this week, leading to the closure of shellfish harvesting in Samish Bay on Wednesday evening.dirt bikes for sale louisville ky Sedro-Woolley launches new website SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The city launched a new website last week that officials say is more inviting, user-friendly and easier to access. Rep. Rick Larsen to talk Affordable Care Act in Anacortes U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen will answer questions on the Affordable Care Act at 2 p.m. Saturday at Anacortes City Hall. SCOG makes progress on Cook Road traffic study The Skagit Council of Governments (SCOG) is a step closer to drafting a solution to the heavy traffic on Cook Road.

Anacortes rock hunting event set for Saturday ANACORTES — Jenna Snyder and 12-year-old daughter Maddie have painted 74 rocks over the past few days with designs such as hedgehogs and owls, or with uplifting messages. They’ll hide them on Fidalgo Island for Saturday’s rock hunting event organized by the Facebook group Fidalgo Island Rocks. Fire at Lincoln Elementary School causes evacuation MOUNT VERNON — A Wednesday morning fire at Lincoln Elementary School caused the Mount Vernon School District to cancel the school's classes for the day and move all students to Jefferson Elementary School. Anacortes City Council approves plan to replace water tank ANACORTES — The Anacortes City Council approved a plan Monday to replace the aging 3-million-gallon water tank on Whistle Lake Road with two 1.5-million-gallon water tanks. Sedro-Woolley to contribute $50,000 to new YMCA The city of Sedro-Woolley has pledged $50,000 to the Skagit Valley Family YMCA to help it build its new facility.

Snow subsides, rain expected Wednesday The snowstorm that dumped 2 to 7 inches of snow throughout Skagit County on Sunday and Monday is expected to give way Wednesday to rain and warmer weather. La Conner quilt museum rebranding itself as regional destination LA CONNER — Amy Green, executive director of the Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum, walked through the museum’s three-story Victorian mansion Friday, showing off the variety of fabric art on display. EDASC hosting business planning, financing workshop Snow comes to Skagit County A late-season snowstorm closed schools and rerouted buses Monday, but damage in Skagit County seems to have been minor. Ask the Chief Deputy: Drive safely without distractions Skagit County covers nearly 1,800 square miles and has many high-traffic roads. Keeping drivers safe is a priority for the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office. In this article I am going to concentrate on distracted driving. Get To Know: Taylor Graham