Big Lake News

' Fire officials believe a lawn mower started a nearly one-acre brush fire on the south side of Campbell Lake Wednesday afternoon.

A mannequin head rests in the garden at Jamie Lanning's house in Clear Lake. Lanning's mannequin display was destroyed by vandals.

The Island Hospital emergency department has achieved a Level III Trauma designation from the State of Washington Department of Health.

The state Supreme Court has ruled the identities of public school teachers who have unsubstantiated allegations of sexual misconduct against them are exempt under the Public Disclosure Act.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates checks out a Stryker vehicle Tuesday at Fort Lewis, escorted by 5th Brigade commander Col.

Like an increasing number of people, Jean and Dave Cain of Clear Lake are opting for a "staycation," a vacation close to home, instead of traveling hundreds of miles.

A Fisher & Sons employee died last week from head injuries he received from a construction accident at the Janicki Industries building site in Hamilton.

Morgan Elton was the runner-up and Heather Tropak placed first in the "Water is Life" Natural Resources Poster Contest. via Anacortes American

“I've seen eagles out here. It's beautiful.”

David "Squirrelman" Csaky finally found a piece of land where he can nest for a while. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Young musicians win honors at event The Skagit Valley Chapter of the Washington State Music Teachers Association recently held a piano competition in Mount Vernon, with 27 students participating. via Anacortes American

WSD Community Recognition recipients to be honored The Sedro-Woolley School District recently announced its 2008 Community Recognition award recipients. via Anacortes American

“We're becoming a very complex organization with the new addition, our (Regional) Cancer Care (Center) and cardiac care.”

' Skagit Valley Hospital is seeking applicants for its hospital board after voters narrowly approved adding two new positions to the board in February. via Anacortes American

Roads east of Lyman in Skagit County had between 3 and 6 inches of snow this morning, and Skagit County sheriff's deputies and police asked drivers to be cautious during winter driving conditions. via Anacortes American

“I picked up the calendar and said - Oh, my gosh, that's Keith's daughter,'”

Jessica Kirchgesler, 8, clutches Goldie, an Orpington hen, while dad Keith, 41, holds Latte, an Aracauna hen, on Tuesday at their Big Lake home. via Anacortes American

Mary Ketchum of Sedro-Woolley will mark her 88th birthday Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008. via Anacortes American

“I think (Brooke) has been humbled by the support”

Sedro-Woolley High School senior Brooke Saldivar sorts through a box of books donated by students and staff at the high school last month. via Anacortes American

“It's the biggest educational undertaking I've ever done”

Big Lake Elementary teacher receives national certification Codi Hamblin Randy Holmes, a science teacher at Big Lake Elementary, reviews the scientific process Dec. via Anacortes American

In Our Files.... Compiled by: Kristen Chandler 10 Years ago-1997 - Boy Scouts from troop 125 completed a 20-foot double tripod platform stand. via Anacortes American

Laura Krieger and Christopher Roddy Laura Rose Krieger and Christopher James Roddy were married in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. via Anacortes American