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Plant Fair brings in gardening enthusiasts

1 day ago | goskagit.com | Cameron Martinez

By Cameron Martinez / Skagit Valley Herald MOUNT VERNON - The Skagit County Master Gardener Foundation's 31st annual Plant Fair brought a large crowd Saturday to the Skagit County Fairgrounds. Both the north and south entrances of the fairgrounds were packed with the cars of gardeners of all backgrounds. Cameron Martinez can be reached at (360) 732-1747, [email protected].
WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson is fueled by the Aces falling short last season

1 day ago | goskagit.com | Mark Anderson

By MARK ANDERSON - AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) - A'ja Wilson went into last season trying to prove she was indeed the WNBA's best player even if MVP voters thought otherwise in 2023. She then went out and put together one of the best performances in league history. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

1 day ago | goskagit.com | Devi Shastri

By DEVI SHASTRI - AP Health Writer Texas confirmed eight more measles cases over the span of four days, continuing a short streak of shrinking increases in a state that has been dealing with a large outbreak for nearly four months. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Anacortes' Dunham earns state tournament berth

1 day ago | goskagit.com | Cameron Martinez

By Cameron Martinez / Skagit Valley Herald,VINCE RICHARDSON Skagit Valley Herald BELLINGHAM - Anacortes High School girls' tennis player Mikiah Dunham earned a state tournament singles berth Monday by finishing third at the Northwest 2A District Tournament. Dunham won two matches Monday, beating fellow Seahawk Abigail Cross 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 and Squalicum's Ada Walker 5-7, 7-6, 6-3. Vince Richardson can be reached at 360-416-2181, [email protected]
Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

1 day ago | goskagit.com | Paul Wiseman |Lindsay Whitehurst

By PAUL WISEMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST - Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap import taxes - tariffs - on almost every country on earth. The president is now facing at least seven lawsuits that argue he's gone too far and asserted power he does not have. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

2 days ago | goskagit.com | Aaron Beard

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series. Carolina improved to 5-0 at home in the playoffs and can clinch a second trip to the Eastern Conference final in three years by winning Game 5 in Washington on Thursday.
Pirates OF Tommy Pham serves 1-game suspension; Cruz still out but Kiner-Falefa returns

2 days ago | goskagit.com | Mike Fitzpatrick

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham served a one-game suspension Monday night against the New York Mets for conduct directed at Los Angeles Angels fans last month. Pham was disciplined by Major League Baseball and fined an undisclosed amount on April 25 for "inappropriate actions toward" Angels fans during a game two days earlier. The penalty was upheld after his appeal went to a hearing, a Pirates spokesman said Monday.
Hamas says it released American-Israeli hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration

2 days ago | goskagit.com | Wafaa Shurafa |Samy Magdy |Tia Goldenberg

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An American-Israeli soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. An Israeli official confirmed that the transfer of Edan Alexander was underway without providing specifics. The official was not authorized to brief media and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Black Belt Eagle Scout explores identity through music

2 days ago | goskagit.com | Cameron Martinez

MOUNT VERNON - Nature footage covered the stage in a colorful array of lights as Skagit County native Katherine Paul of Black Belt Eagle Scout - who uses she and they pronouns - sang and played the guitar at the Lincoln Theatre on Friday. Lori Goldston, a cellist who previously played with Nirvana and other famous bands, joined Black Belt Eagle Scout. Cameron Martinez can be reached at (360) 732-1747, [email protected].
Candidates file for Stanwood-Camano area races

2 days ago | goskagit.com | Isabella Loy

By ISABELLA LOY @Isabella_scn The field is set for several local races in the Stanwood-Camano area following the close of candidate filing week, which ran from May 5 to May 9. In Stanwood, Mayor Sid Roberts will face challenger Ryan Campbell. Isabella Loy can be reached at [email protected], X: @Isabella_scn