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Outdoors
9 hours ago
Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported

Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.

Local
10 hours ago
New sheriffs’ law remains in limbo following WA Supreme Court order

Parts of the new law were initially set to take effect at the end of April.

Two Braves players exchange a high-five on the baseball field as a crowd cheers in the background.
Local Sports
19 hours ago
Matt Olson hits go-ahead homer in the ninth for Braves to outlast Mariners 3-2

George Kirby pitched seven innings for Seattle, surrendering two runs on five hits while striking out five.

Education
1 day ago
Whatcom, Skagit County schools recognized for academic improvements

State education officials noted improvements in attendance and testing scores within our region’s schools.

Local
1 day ago
BRIEF: Lynden school bus driver hospitalized in crash

A handful of students were on board, but none of them were injured in the crash.

Teal raised lettering reading 'Division of Children and Family Services' on a pale wall.
Government
1 day ago
DCYF sued over lack of support for immigrant youth allegations

Advocates say many of these young people, who fled abuse or arrived in the US as children, are eligible for a protected status that can lead to citizenship, but they lose that chance after age 21.

Baseball player in Seattle Mariners uniform raises his gloved hand in celebration with confetti falling around him.
Local Sports
2 days ago
J.P. Crawford hits go-ahead homer in 5-run 6th as Mariners rally from 4 down to beat Braves 5-4

Logan Gilbert pitched six innings, allowing four runs and six hits.

Government
2 days ago
State Supreme Court strikes down attempt at referendum on “millionaire’s tax”

The court is still expected to rule on the tax’s constitutionality later this year.

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