Section: Local

The scam involves a bogus tax notice that claims to be from the “Tax Processing Unit” in Skagit County that says property will be seized if the tax isn’t paid

Last week, the Town Council approved a zoning change on 42-acres of annexed land so it works for business-commercial

The hospital says the FDA-approved device will help patients breathe easier without major surgery, which will improve their quality of life by making their daily routines and activities more comfortable

Forbes.com reports McClatchy Newspapers’ stock dropped 66% on Friday after the company announced it couldn’t make a scheduled $124 million payment to its employee pension plan next year

Amazon says facial recognition is a “contemplated but unreleased feature” of its home security camera, raising concerns that it may intrude on privacy and civil liberties

An injunction was filed Monday to stop implementation of I-976 until a ruling is made on the first lawsuit filed; meanwhile, Tim Eyman urges voters and cities to use legal resources to support the measure

The public is invited to watch training and demonstrations of BTC’s new fish transport technology from Whoosh Innovations

The county Board of Commissioners approved a legislative agenda Monday to seek $8.5 million additional funding to replace the Guemes Island Ferry with an electric vessel

Jason H. Lynch was reportedly speeding south on Higgins Airport Way when a semi going north tried to make a left turn and hit Lynch’s car

The Rook & Rogue Board Game Pub has run out of funding; if no buyer is found by December 15th, the doors will close permanently on December 31st