Caleb Sprous

Mount Vernon

Enterprise and Investigative Reporter at Skagit Valley Herald

Articles

Trans military veteran fights for acceptance

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Caleb Sprous

Like too many LGBTQ+ youth, Xaviera Thorne found herself living on the streets at the age of 17. "I knew I needed a future that was not a dangerous future. Well, not as dangerous as being on the streets," she recalled. At the time, Thorne was no stranger to hateful slurs and disparaging remarks despite the fact she was not yet aware she was transgender. She was told to "man up." And she came from a family with a 100-year lineage of military service.
Trans military veteran fights for acceptance

2 weeks ago | goskagit.com | Caleb Sprous

By Caleb Sprous / Skagit Valley Herald Like too many LGBTQ+ youth, Xaviera Thorne found herself living on the streets at the age of 17. "I knew I needed a future that was not a dangerous future. Well, not as dangerous as being on the streets," she recalled. Caleb Sprous can be reached at [email protected].
Mount Vernon to host parade for championship baseball team

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Caleb Sprous

The city of Mount Vernon will host a victory parade Wednesday for the players and coaches of Mount Vernon High School's state championship baseball team, according to a city news release. The parade is slated for 4 p.m in downtown Mount Vernon. Attendees are asked to adorn the school colors of green and white.
Second Pride event held in Sedro-Woolley

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Caleb Sprous

SEDRO-WOOLLEY - Skagit Queer painted Sedro-Woolley's Riverfront Park in rainbow hues Sunday for the second annual Pride celebration in the city - a gathering of love, community, and visibility for LGBTQIA+ residents and allies. The event drew attendees from all walks of life - including veterans, administrators and health care workers - bound by a shared mission of affirmation and support. "The biggest thing about this event is just, ‘We are here. We're positive. We are integrated in the community.
County commissioners consider appeal on battery energy storage facility

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Caleb Sprous

A group is appealing a Skagit County hearing examiner's decision to grant a permit for a battery energy storage facility in the Bayview Ridge area west of Burlington. The Skagit County Board of County Commissioners held a hearing Monday on the appeal by a group called Stewards of Skagit. A permit was approved on Jan. 2 for NextEra Energy to build its facility on 22 acres along McFarland Road that are near a Puget Sound Energy substation.
Second Pride event held in Sedro-Woolley

3 weeks ago | goskagit.com | Caleb Sprous

SEDRO-WOOLLEY - Skagit Queer painted Sedro-Woolley's Riverfront Park in rainbow hues Sunday for the second annual Pride celebration in the city - a gathering of love, community, and visibility for LGBTQIA+ residents and allies. The event drew attendees from all walks of life - including veterans, administrators and health care workers - bound by a shared mission of affirmation and support. Caleb Sprous can be reached at [email protected].
Skagit Transit piloting Guemes Island bus service

4 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Caleb Sprous

Skagit Transit will be piloting bus service on Guemes Island after the island's vehicle ferry returns from its haul-out. According to a news release, a Skagit Transit bus will travel to Guemes Island from Anacortes on the 7 a.m. ferry to provide Guemes Islanders with the new service and return on the 5 p.m. ferry. The new service will run Monday through Saturday for up to six months.
Mount Vernon councilmember files police complaint against Skagit County prosecutor following alleged threat

4 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Caleb Sprous

Following a Skagit Council of Governments meeting on May 21, Mount Vernon City Councilmember Richard Brocksmith has filed a complaint with the Burlington Police Department against Skagit County Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Will Honea. Brocksmith alleges that Honea threatened to assault him following the meeting, which Honea denies. The Mount Vernon councilmember further alleges that this is a pattern from the Skagit County prosecutor.
Mount Vernon City Council approves emergency moratorium on battery energy storage systems

4 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Caleb Sprous

MOUNT VERNON - The Mount Vernon City Council approved Wednesday an emergency moratorium ordinance relating to battery energy storage systems used to provide power to electrical grids. The ordinance, which was added to the agenda the same day as the city council's meeting, originated from the City Attorney's Office.
‘He brought the sunshine’: Memorial Day service honors Wally Garland’s legacy

1 month ago | thenewstribune.com | Caleb Sprous

ANACORTES - When the sunshine pierced the gray clouds above Fernhill Cemetery in Anacortes and birds chirped over the patriotic songs sung by those observing Memorial Day, Theresa Garland could swear it was another one of her late husband's "Wallyisms.""Wally would have been saying he brought the sunshine," Theresa Garland said with a small smile. Memorial Day services were held throughout Skagit County on Monday, including three in Anacortes.