News

Family of missing woman “shocked beyond belief”

Family of missing woman “shocked beyond belief”

Photo: KGMI


MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — The family of a Moses Lake woman missing in Skagit County now believe they won’t find her alive.

Rachel Lakoduk began hiking to a lookout point near Marblemount on October 17th, but never made it to her destination and hasn’t been seen since.

Her mother posted on Facebook Tuesday afternoon that a search team and dog will be out Wednesday  looking for her body, and they are “shocked beyond belief.”

Bad weather hindered the search for Lakoduk and the trail has gotten several feet of snow since she left on the hike.

Her mother asks for privacy at this time.

The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t released an official statement on whether they believe this is now a recovery mission, not a rescue.

Recent Headlines

1 day ago in Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Barbara Demorest: Founder of Knitted Knockers

Meet the founder of the Whatcom County-based nonprofit supporting people impacted by breast cancer around the world.

2 days ago in Sports

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

3 days ago in Sports

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

2 days ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Prepare your Pets for Emergencies

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Our corner of the country is known for being dog friendly. In fact, Whatcom County is…

Bellingham Traffic