Eric Wilkinson

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Cathcart residents sue to halt vast Eastview Village project

The county approved land clearing permits despite an appeal that is still playing out in court. CATHCART, Wash. — Residents of the Cathcart community have taken Snohomish County to court, hoping...

Landmark ‘Reptile Zoo’ to close citing economic impacts

The Reptile Zoo in Monroe faces closure unless rescued from financial challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. MONROE, Wash. — The Reptile Zoo, a beloved roadside attraction along Highway 2 in Monroe,...

Neighbor intervenes to stop suspected paving swindle targeting Sedro-Woolley senior

What happened looks similar to an advisory from the State Attorney General's Office warning about door-to-door asphalt solicitors targeting older adults. SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — A Sedro-Woolley man says he stopped what...

Island County’s only overnight shelters at risk of closing

House of Hope on Whidbey Island is one of two overnight shelters in Island County operated by the Whidbey Homeless Coalition. LANGLEY, Wash. — Kenny Moore and his family nearly had...

Proactive boat recycling saves Washington waterways and resources

There are at least 300 derelict vessels sitting in state waterways. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Twenty-nine vessels were recently removed from the Salish Sea and brought to a Bellingham recycling facility to...

Pet surrenders rise as economic pressures mount

Lynnwood's PAWS shelter is seeing a 37% increase in dog surrenders over last year, part of a nationwide trend. LYNNWOOD, Wash. — "Zero" arrived at the Lynnwood PAWS shelter as an...

Cellphone app helps off-duty firefighter save man’s life at Burlington Costco

The Pulse Point app helps save lives in Skagit County by connecting CPR-trained civilians with emergencies faster than first responders. BURLINGTON, Wash. — Burlington firefighters are fast, but when a life...

Suspect in Lummi officer’s shooting charged with attempted murder

The officer is "stable" after undergoing two surgeries and being placed in a medically induced coma. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The man suspected of shooting a Lummi Nation police officer has been...

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