Feb 07 2014
Hotel owner gives his latest thoughts regarding the sale of the Skykomish Hotel. Stay tuned for Part 2. * * * * * Fair Use Notice: This website post may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for news reporting, educational and other limited purposes only. This constitutes a ‘fair use’ of any such …
Jan 29 2014
The sale of the historic Skykomish Hotel has been delayed (watch video). Like the Hotel, SkykomishNews.com has itself proven both popular and durable, some days receiving well over 500 visits. My name is Megan Baker. I’ve recently been added to the news and production staff to help take things in a new direction. Let’s get …
Jan 16 2014
Charlotte Louise (Skip) Mackner, 1952 Skykomish high school graduate and former two-term Skykomish Mayor, died Tuesday, January 14th 2014 at age 79 following a brief illness. She is survived by husband Robert ‘Bob’ and daughter Chontelle. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Holyrood Cemetery Chapel, Shoreline, Washington. …
Jan 15 2014
Skykomish School District 404 voters face an important ballot issue. They are being asked to approve yet another 4 year Property Tax Levy. District 404 has the highest per pupil cost in the state and consistently ranks at or near the bottom in achievement. This vote isn’t about ‘the kids’. It’s also not about school …
Nov 24 2013
‘Friends of Skykomish’, a Facebook fan page devoted to self-immolation, ranting and hurling insults, has a new competitor, ‘Real Friends of Skykomish’. Rick Aydelotte, the face behind the new fan page, is a longtime resident and knows the ropes. Like others who have fallen out of favour with the ‘tavern crowd’, Rick has become prey …
Oct 30 2013
Skykomish is struggling to avoid becoming just one more US Highway 2 ghost town. Nearby Grotto and others have already been pushed into the dust bin of history. Some were one horse towns. When their dominant industry and largest employer closed, residents fled, leaving only weeds to sprout from cracks in the street. Sky’s death …
Oct 23 2013
Monday October 21st life long Skykomish resident, business owner, Fire District #50 Chief, community leader, politician and local icon Darrel ‘Josh’ Joselyn passed peacefully in his sleep from this earth into the loving arms of his Creator. Josh will be remembered as a true friend who always had the best interests of his beloved Skykomish …
Sep 27 2013
Skykomish officials like Henry Sladek, Whistling Post Tavern keeper Charlie Brown and local rabble have long been on the circuit carping about dangers the historic Skykomish Hotel posed for citizens and other innocents. Now that the Town (which has all but destroyed itself, its economy and the Hotel) has taken physical control of and responsibility …
Aug 09 2013
Monday’s sunrise over the majestic Cascades will be the last for the historic Skykomish Hotel, now on death row. The Town of Skykomish which sought and obtained a court order to demolish the Hotel is expected to begin demolition Monday morning. Traffic will likely be re-routed mid-morning, as Railroad Avenue and intersecting 5th Street are …
Jul 13 2013
If you want to get a last minute look or picture of the historic Skykomish Hotel you’ll need to hurry. The Town, which earlier obtained a court order to demolish the historic structure, is set to begin demolition August 12th. The Town’s silence regarding this matter has led to speculation that the motivating factor is …
POLLUTION ALERT
Skykomish soils, groundwater and air remain severely polluted with Diesel Oil, Bunker Fuel and Hydrocarbon Vapours.
Symptoms may include: Cancer, Dizziness, Impaired Judgement, Blurry Vision, Headaches and Vomiting.
Children, the Elderly and those with Compromised Immune Systems may be especially vulnerable.