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“Pioneers of the Upper Skagit,” exploring early Europeans who eked out a living in the mountains of the North Cascades, by local historian Jesse Kennedy is Sunday, April 23, 2-4 p.m. at Skagit City School. It is the second “Denizens of the North Cascades and the Salish Sea,” history talks on unique Skagit characters. The talks are sponsored by the Skagit County History Museum. Cost: $5 adults, $4 seniors, members free. Skagit City School is at 17508 Moore Road, Mount Vernon. Source: History Museum...
Quiche is one of my favorite breakfast foods. Adding smoked salmon makes it even better! Use a moist smoked salmon. You can substitute the cream with milk. Ingredients Pie Crust (single) Smoked Salmon, 1 cup, crumbled Onion, 1 small, chopped Olive oil, 1 tbsp Mild cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded Cream, 1 cup Milk, ½ cup 4 eggs, beaten Dried parsley, ¼ tsp Preparation Lay the pie crust onto the pie plate and flute the edges. In a small frying pan, sauté the onion in olive oil...
It was a beautiful, sun-filled evening to catch up with locals at Tulip Town last Wednesday April 12. Instead of encountering big crowds of tourists, Skagit residents flocked to the colorful tulip fields. Since it is a late season, only a few rows had popped up, but that didn't stop people from coming out. "It's a long season," murmured a passerby. "It will probably pick up later." Staff ensured there was a spectacle to see no matter what, which was evident by their detailed mural artwork...
Monday, April 10 8:30 p.m.: Suspicion at boat launch – Two subjects were seen getting into a junk abandoned boat near the boat launch. The two subjects left in a red truck and were not seen again. Conner Way, La Conner. 9:48 p.m.: Intersection blocked – Two suspicious vehicles were reported parked and blocking the roadway at an intersection. The caller said the vehicles left toward Mount Vernon. Law enforcement checked the area and confirmed the vehicles were gone. 3rd/Morris St., La Conner. Tue...
This year the Swinomish Police Department has partnered with BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water to allow children between the ages of 0-18 to borrow a lifejacket for the day or weekend at no charge. There are 12 life jackets to be loaned as needed. Sizes rage from infant, 1-30 lbs; small child, 30-50 lbs; medium child 50-90 lbs and large child/teen 90 lbs and over. Call 360-466-7237 or stop by the Swinomish Police Department during business hours, Mon-Wed 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If a...