By Alex Meacham — Padilla Bay is polluted by fecal coliform bacteria. It makes people sick, it concentrates in shellfish … More
Tag: Skagit County
Possible hospice sale sparks concerns in San Juans about changes in end-of-life care
By Hayley Day — Updated Nov. 25, 2020: see Editors’s note below. — Kathryn Clary’s father died of cancer 18 years … More
From the Editor / Salish Current looks to the future as two-month fundraising challenge begins
Special from the Editor — Salish Current, since its launch in late February, has been dedicated to reporting news for the … More
Toxic tansy ragwort is having a boom year
By Alex Meacham — Pernicious, invasive and even sometimes deadly for livestock, tansy ragwort has enjoyed a booming bloom this … More
Local schools seek parent, student feedback before announcing fall plans
By Genevieve Iverson — Updated Aug. 7, 2020: see below for individual district’s back-to-school decisions. As fall school start dates … More
Ballots in the mail July 15, primary vote Aug. 4
By Mike Sato — The primary election clock today started its three-week countdown to primary election day, Aug. 4. Washington … More
In-person comment is out, for now: local governments adapt to life under COVID
By Stella Harvey — City and county councils and commissions across Washington state are finding new ways to conduct their … More
San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom nonprofits refocus to meet basic needs, uncertain future
By Matt Benoit — For the 375,000 people living in San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties, community foundations and other … More