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The big news about 2018’s July 4th fireworks at the February 13 town council meeting was that Kody Skvaril, Port of Skagit harbormaster, has resigned, to move back to Guam. Mayor Ramon Hayes lamented his loss, saying “Kody was the glue, from the Port side. He knows exactly what to do.” With only a little discussion, the Council approved a motion by member Bill Stokes to lock in the $10,000 agreement with Western Display Fireworks, of Oregon, to provide fireworks on July 4 from the west side of the Swinomish Channel. With no fireworks, but o...
The future economic vitality of Skagit County farms will come from wining and dining strangers invited on to their properties some 100 farmers and allies of agriculture were told at the Skagit Summit February 16. Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau extolled her City’s welcome strategy connecting restaurants with local farms, putting local food on local tables. “We celebrate all of that together to control how we grow in our Valley. It is right for our heritage and future,” she said in explaining the City’s Innovation Partnership Zone. Growing...
If it’s the last Saturday in February, it’s the day of the Annual Smelt Derby Family Festival. It is. The 24th is the 53rd annual Smelt Derby in La Conner. It is no longer all things smelt. Prize categories in the fishing derby include herring and largest and smallest fish. There are kid contests and adult contests. Fishing starts at 8 a.m. and goes to 1 p.m. Start the day with the Smelt Run. There will be registration at the La Conner Elementary School gymnasium. The Kids Dash is at 8:45 a.m. The 10K, 5K and 2K races start at 9:00 a.m. Pre...
