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State assessing impact of flooding on fish, wildlife in Skagit County

Idaho State Journal 23 Dec 2025
Following the recent flooding in Western Washington, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife has identified some of the likely impacts on fish and wildlife ... .
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Skagit Valley tulip farm closing permanently as competitor takes over operations

The News Tribune 19 Dec 2025
Skagit Acres will close Dec. 31 but will continue to offer Santa photos and operate its holiday shop and garden center during its final weeks ... .
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Skagit County flood maps showing high-risk areas are 40 years old

The Seattle Times 15 Dec 2025
Mount Vernon’s floodwall withstood last week’s deluge, showing how federal flood maps can be key. So why haven’t maps in Skagit County been updated in decades? ... .
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Washington Residents Return Home to Extensive Flood Damage

New York Times 14 Dec 2025
After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could ... .
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Flood evacuees take shelter at Skagit Speedway

The Seattle Times 13 Dec 2025
The Skagit Speedway is open as a shelter for people with RVs for as long as their homes are at risk. The speedway offers water, portable toilets, Wi-Fi and on-site garbage ... .
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How Skagit Valley endured a record flood but escaped dire predictions

The Seattle Times 13 Dec 2025
The most dire predictions warned the Skagit River could rise 40 feet, overtopping a city floodwall ... .
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Skagit, Snohomish rivers and others hit record levels

The Seattle Times 13 Dec 2025
At least four Washington rivers reached record high levels this week, especially as rainstorms surged Thursday ... .
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Women's College Basketball: UCC finishes strong in 74-43 win over Skagit Valley

The Roseburg News-Review 12 Dec 2025
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Giselle Muffett and Kaelyn Shoemaker had big offensive games as the Umpqua Community College women's basketball team handed Skagit Valley a 74-43 loss in the South Puget Sound Crossover on Thursday night ....
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Authorities keep eye on levees as Skagit River nears crest

The Seattle Times 12 Dec 2025
The floodwall in Mount Vernon is expected to be overtopped as the river swells. Authorities have told everyone within the river's 100-year floodplain to evacuate ... .
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Slog AM: Skagit County Flood Risk Persists, a Ghost Ship in Mukilteo, Indiana Republicans Vote ...

The Stranger 12 Dec 2025
The Stranger's morning news round-up. by Nathalie Graham. Listen to the Evacuation OrdersAround 78,000 people live in the Skagit River's flood plain. While the rain has lessened, flood waters are still accumulating ... Get outta there!  ...  .
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Update on Washington flooding, evacuations from Gov. Bob Ferguson

The News Tribune 12 Dec 2025
“This situation is extremely unpredictable,” Gov. Bob Ferguson said at a Dec. 11 news conference ... .
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