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With the arrival of summer, anglers have their pick of numerous fishing opportunities throughout the state.

Skagit County Parks and Recreation is hosting free guided hikes at three county parks Saturday to celebrate National Trails Day.

Local residents will have a chance to voice their opinions on increased fees at two county parks.

Right on schedule, the North Cascades Highway opened to traffic at 8 a.m. today. via The Herald

“It sounded to me like maybe you thought you were from further south, from Hollywood, perhaps. This is the sort of thing that people try in the movies, not the sort of thing people try in real life, at least not successfully.”

A Bellingham man who stole a State Patrol trooper's patrol car and was shot when he drove the vehicle toward the officer struck a last-minute deal Monday with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to robbery. via Anacortes American

“While he made many mistakes that day, he did not assault anyone, and we believe that the evidence will prove that convincingly”

Man accused of stealing trooper's car has trial Monday * Defense attorney says client denies trying to run over lawman Robert Mann's motorcycle ride along the North Cascades Highway last May ended with three ... via Anacortes American

Skagit River cleanup planned Volunteers can help cleanup the Skagit River on March 15. via Anacortes American

During the week of Feb. 22 to Feb. 29, the Sedro-Woolley Police Department received 217 calls for service. via Anacortes American

“Spent the day up near Rockport on the Skagit River photographing eagles. Taken at 10:30 a.m. with Canon 400D and Canon 500mm f/4 IS.”

Page updated at 11:38 AM Share: Digg Newsvine Pix From My Weekend King of the Skagit Photographer: Ben Smith, Bellevue Photo taken: Jan. via Seattle Times

Jan. 16 6:57 a.m. Skagit County Sheriff deputies received a call about a house in the 35300 block of Shangri La Drive, Hamilton, that has been abandoned for the past nine years. via Anacortes American

If you take a family outing to Tennant Lake Interpretive Center, be sure to trek up the 50-foot viewing tower for great views of the lake. via Bellingham Herald

“Last week, the eagles were further up the river toward Newhalem, but yesterday, there were a lot near Concrete.”

A bald eagle takes flight recently near Edison. Visitors to the Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival can learn more about these birds as well as the environment they live in this weekend during the 21st annual ... via Anacortes American

“Last time we saw two. So far, we've seen eight or nine of them”

ROCKPORT, Wash. -- You can hear they are back. Hundreds of bald eagles return to the upper Skagit River ever year. via KOMO-TV Seattle

Freezing rain, snow and snow mixed with rain fell over much of Washington early Tuesday, including the Seattle area. via KIROTV

“He does not have another place to go; he is definitely a displaced person”

' A fire destroyed a small home near Rockport Monday evening, leaving its occupant without a home, fire officials reported today. via Anacortes American

“Our concern is, at this point, the stability of the hillside - ' if it gets worse or not.”

' A large mudslide has closed Highway 20 just east of Concrete today, leaving those traveling to or from Rockport, Marblemount and beyond with a lengthy detour. via Anacortes American

Looking for a short getaway with a wildlife theme? Go watch a winter convention of bald eagles, the soaring national symbols that head south to spend the cold months along lakes and rivers where they're easier ... via The Herald

Christmas Day my partner and I decided to pass on various family Christmas doings and attend the Church of Nature. via Crosscut.com

Need last-minute gift ideas? Check out these holiday gifts that keep on giving By FRANCES AMBROSE For the Skagit Valley Herald Attention last-minute shoppers! There is still time to create holiday joy without ... via Anacortes American