The Friends of Skagit Beaches Trail Tales program is now seeking volunteers interested in sharing the history and ecology of Fidalgo Bay with local residents and visitors.

Drivers should anticipate minor daytime delays next week on State Route 20 at the Berentson bridges over the Swinomish Channel between Anacortes and Burlington.

A police officer who was responding to a call was shocked when he saw the passenger door of a car driving in front of him swing open and a man jumped out.

The Skagit County Jail Coordinating Council voted tentatively Friday to build a new county jail, if voters agree to tax increases. The council, made up of mayors, judges and county commissioners, voted 7-1, with Burlington Mayor Steve Sexton voting no.

In an unusual split vote, the City Council approved what the city called minor title and date changes to the city's Comprehensive Plan. But, the plan changes drew criticism from the audience during a public hearing and resistance from three Council members.

The City Council has okayed a $65,000 contract with Reichhardt & Ebe Engineering of Lynden to start design work on a planned roundabout at the corner of 22nd St and R Ave. It would be the city's second roundabout.