Former Conway Youth Soccer Association coach Jason Mehlum is being remembered as a devoted husband, father, mentor and friend whose generosity touched countless lives. Mehlum, 44, of Conway, worked as an operations supervisor at Marathon Petroleum’s Anacortes refinery and had spent more than 15 years with the company before his death last week. A cause…
If you’ve ever wanted a front-row seat to yachts, sunsets and the occasional whale, Skagit County’s most expensive home may have exactly that — complete with a crow’s nest perched above the water. A sprawling waterfront estate overlooking Guemes Channel in Anacortes has hit the market for $8.9 million, making it the most expensive residential…
If you’ve ever wanted a house where even the garage has a water view, here you go. Listed for $4,750,000, this waterfront estate in Anacortes is currently the most expensive home for sale in Skagit County. Perched above Puget Sound on two private acres, the property offers sweeping views across eight islands, the San Juans,…
What makes a place truly livable often comes down to a mix of affordability, schools, safety, and everyday quality of life — and in Skagit County, these communities are standing out more than others. New 2026 rankings from Niche highlight the top communities in Skagit County based on those factors, using a mix of public…
