
New farmers who lacked resources and equipment have been able to get a head start on their careers through the program.

Deputy Secretary Torres Small will visit Mount Vernon, Bellingham and the Lummi Nation on Friday.

The only U.S. octopus farm was in waters of Hawaii’s Big Island and permanently closed in January.

Residents can fill out an online survey to offer details about any damage to their homes.

More details on this year’s fair are expected throughout the month.

The moratorium will not affect businesses permanently set up to host events on farmland, but farms cannot apply for new permits to host the same events.

The Nooksack adjudication process will look to quantify and prioritize water use within local watersheds, with highest priority given to the oldest, continuous water use.

The NWS has issued flood warnings to communities near the Nooksack River until Tuesday.

As of 2024, over 16% of all farmland in Skagit County is now protected under the legacy program.

The projects will save an estimated $3,500 per year in energy usage.