Burlington NewsLocal news for Burlington, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Dedication to education- June 29, 2008 ' It didn't matter that her parents never went to college or that she'd never been outside Washington.http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/dedication-to-education?fromrss=1 Destination tax to take effect next week- June 27, 2008 On July 1, the state of Washington will conform with the national Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/destination-tax-to-take-effect-next-week?f... Vanpool use is up with gas prices, but parking gets tougher- June 25, 2008 Rising gas prices have boosted public transportation use. Now with fewer cars on the roads, and more left in lots, Skagit County faces a shortage of places to park-and-ride. "All of a sudden I have 38 vans on ...http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/vanpool-use-is-up-with-gas-prices-but-park... DOT's I-5 open house set for June 24- June 23, 2008 ' The state Department of Transportation will hold an open house June 24 to discuss plans for Interstate 5 between Conway and Cook Road.http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/dots-i-5-open-house-set-for-june-24?fromrs... Man sought in connection with fatal shooting- June 21, 2008 The Skagit County Superior Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man in connection with a shooting death last week in Burlington.http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/man-sought-in-connection-with-fatal-shooti... Study sheds little new light on Anacortes' retail future- June 19, 2008 Competition from retail centers in Burlington, Mount Vernon and, possibly, a future site such as the Swinomish Reservation is the biggest challenge facing retail sales in Anacortes, and recapturing money headed ...http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/study-sheds-little-new-light-on-anacortes-... Anacortes to ponder condo development- June 17, 2008 The Anacortes City Council will meet this evening to discuss an 18-condo development proposed for the shoreline of Fidalgo Bay.http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/anacortes-to-ponder-condo-development?from... Man killed in drive-by shooting- June 15, 2008 The victim, identified as Walter Chacon-Villenueva, died at a local hospital several hours after the incident, which occurred at 12:18 a.m. on the 700 block of south Alder Street.http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/man-killed-in-drive-by-shooting?fromrss=1 Catch the reading bug this summer- June 13, 2008 Youngsters can "Catch the Reading Bug" and teens can check out "Metamorphosis Your Library" with performances, activities, prizes and more at the annual summer reading program June 16 to Aug.http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/catch-the-reading-bug-this-summer?fromrss=... Buses are busy these days- June 11, 2008 Passengers wait at Skagit Station in Mount Vernon Friday to board Skagit Transit's 5:15 p.m. bus to Bellingham.http://www.topix.net/city/burlington-wa/2008/06/buses-are-busy-these-days?fromrss=1 |