Crime
2 months ago
Two people fined for ‘probates for profit’ scheme in Skagit County

The two collected unjustified commissions on estate homes behind the backs of families of deceased strangers.

Crime
2 months ago
Blaine man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for assaulting former partner

The man will not be allowed to make contact with the woman after he’s released from prison.

Elections
2 months ago
State officials voice concerns over harassment of signature gatherers

Conservative political action committee Let’s Go Washington says its group has been the target of harassment, vandalism and theft while gathering signatures for its two new initiatives.

Crime
2 months ago
New details emerge following break-in into state capitol building

The Capitol building is back open to the public, but certain spaces are closed off as the damage starts to get repaired. 

Government
2 months ago
Skagit County cold case revisited by coroner’s office this week

The state Anthropologist and the King County Medical Examiner will be consulted to determine the best course of action for testing after the remains are disinterred. 

Farm
2 months ago
Skagit County dairy worker pleads guilty to workers compensation fraud

The worker collected benefits off and on for several years following the injury to his neck and back, however the allegations of fraud apply to the last few years of that time.

Crime
2 months ago
Lynden man arrested for bringing a weapon on school property

Police later determined that the suspect isn’t legally allowed to own a firearm because he is a registered sex offender.

Crime
2 months ago
WWU Police investigate threat made against campus

According to the message, the university received an email around 8 a.m. that contained racist language and a “broad, nonspecific threat” near Wilson Library.

Crime
2 months ago
New round of scam calls target Skagit County residents

Some of the scammers claim that the caller has a bench warrant for missing jury duty.

Crime
2 months ago
Two people arrested in connection to murder of Bellingham man in Oregon

The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office determined that the victim died as the result of a homicide.