Skagit County no longer being considered for a commercial airport

The two Skagit County sites being considered for a new commercial airport were taken off the state Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission’s list Friday. The commission had been looking into 10 possible sites for a new airport. The sites on the list are what are called greenfield sites — undeveloped, commonly agricultural land that is sought

Noise from Navy’s Growler jets could affect Puget Sound area wildlife, say studies

An EA-18G Growler takes off from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in 2016. The nonprofit Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve is threatening to sue if… (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times, file) More By  Kimberly Cauvel  Skagit Valley Herald WHIDBEY ISLAND — A battle continues over jets at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, with the most recent fight