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Tulip season still reigns, but overnight stays take root
Those numbers tell two parallel stories: the enduring strength of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival — and signs that overnight visitation is expanding beyond it.
agriculture
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Dave Hedlin retires after 37 years of protecting Skagit farmland
Last Wednesday marked the end of a 37-year-long chapter in Dave Hedlin’s career and long-time commitment to protecting “Magic Skagit’s” agricultural character. The farmer, who owns and runs Hedlin Farms with his wife Serena Campbell, is retiring from Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland’s board of directors. According to Executive Director Lora Claus, new board members will…
tourism
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Tulip season still reigns, but overnight stays take root
Those numbers tell two parallel stories: the enduring strength of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival — and signs that overnight visitation is expanding beyond it.
fishing
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BREAKING: Settlement agreement reached over Skagit dams
Seattle City Light has agreed to spend nearly $1 billion to build fish passage at its three dams on the Skagit River, according to a KING 5 story posted late this morning. La Conner Community News has verified the accuracy story with multiple sources. This is a developing story that we will update as new…
