Community Corner
🌱 How Sedro-Woolley police traced a $1 million scam nationwide
Happening soon: Sedro-Woolley PRIDE Community Picnic 2026 on the Sedro-Woolley Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Sedro-Woolley? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Sedro-Woolley police traced a $1 million scam nationwide
- How Skagit's ferry and road fixes could hit Sedro-Woolley wallets
Also on today's calendar: COMMUNITY EVENT: Sedro Woolley Pride Community Picnic — Bellingham Queer Collective and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
- Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Senior Lost More Than $1 Million. Police Followed the Money and Arrested a Florida Detective (wealthofgeeks.com) — Sedro-Woolley police say an elderly local resident lost more than $1 million in an alleged fraud scheme that now involves victims nationwide and three suspects arrested in Florida, including a Miami Shores detective. Investigators served over 50 search warrants, worked with federal agencies, and obtained Skagit County warrants as the case expanded. Authorities also share tips for residents on what to do if money disappears from their accounts. 
• Skagit County eyes another Guemes Island ferry fare increase (cascadiadaily.com) — Skagit County is weighing another Guemes Island ferry fare hike and possible service cuts as it struggles with a looming budget deficit and rising transportation costs that affect roads countywide, including damage on Old Highway 99 near Sedro-Woolley. Commissioners are also exploring new revenue tools like transportation and ferry districts, with public hearings on fares set for September. These decisions could influence future taxes, services, and road repairs for local residents.
📸 Around Sedro-Woolley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sedro-Woolley
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★ Featured events ★
- Sedro-Woolley PRIDE Community Picnic 2026 →
Riverfront Park, 901 River Rd, Sedro-Woolley
1:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- COMMUNITY EVENT: Sedro Woolley Pride Community Picnic — Bellingham Queer Collective →
Riverfront Park, 901 River Rd, Sedro-Woolley
1:00 pm - Old Timers Karaoke night
Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce Old Timers Bar and Grill 219 State Street Sedro-Woolley, WA
8:00 pm - Bus Driver Annual In-Service
Sedro-Woolley School District 317 Yellow Ln, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284, USA
8:00 am - STAFF ONLY: All-School Kick-Off
Sedro-Woolley School District Sedro-Woolley High School, 1235 3rd St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
8:00 am - CMS Open House
Sedro-Woolley School District Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Rd, Sedro-Woolley, WA 9828
5:00 pm - CEN Open House
Sedro-Woolley School District Central Elementary School, 601 Talcott St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98
6:00 pm - EG Open House
Sedro-Woolley School District Evergreen Elementary School, 1007 McGarigle Rd, Sedro-Woolley
6:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
📣 Sedro-Woolley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Community Action Employment Program Anacortes Outstation
Community Action of Skagit County Anacortes Resource Center, 819 Commercial Avenue Suite C , Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
9:30 am - Community Action @ Skagit Senior Day in the Park 2026
Community Action of Skagit County Maiben Park, 1011 Greenleaf Ave., Burlington, WA, 98233, United States
10:00 am - Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center Mount Vernon Chamber office 301 W. Kincaid St.
11:30 am - Work Pathways
Community Action of Skagit County Cascade Landing Classroom, 160 Cascade Place Suite 108, Burlington, WA, 98223, United States
3:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does this cat belong to anyone?
They visited our apartment late night back in February and today he has been around our apartments and follows us around looking for love. We were… (Nextdoor Central Woolley) - Need a birth or death certificate?
Skagit County Public Health's Vital Statistics team is here to help. We provide: • Certified birth certificates • Certified death certificates • Non… (Nextdoor )
- Merry Maids posted a job opening for House keeper, Cleaner in Burlington. Apply here.
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sedro-Woolley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burlington
- Banner Power Solutions Announces New Comprehensive Electrician Services (mykxlg.com)
- Sharon J. Junck (thewayneherald.com)
- 24 Freshmen Added to Cross Country and Track and Field Rosters (goseattleu.com)
Mount Vernon
- WA Department of Licensing temporarily closes Mount Vernon office (mybellinghamnow.com)
- Book Child Care Services in Mount Vernon, WA with Michelle J. from $30/hr (care.com)
- League of Women Voters of Skagit County holds "How to Vote for a Judge" event (tri-cityherald.com)
Ok Sedro-Woolley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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