Skagit River begins to recede as new storm approaches
Floodwaters rushed into Burlington early Friday, prompting mass evacuations and leaving basements flooded and roads impassable.
Burlington, WA homes flooded as Skagit River rises; residents evacuate
Burlington residents began returning home Friday after overnight flooding forced thousands to evacuate, but officials warn more storms could bring renewed flooding as the Skagit River remains high.
Skagit River flooded homes in Burlington, WA, residents still evacuated Friday
After floodwaters invaded the community of Burlington on Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of the entire town, the governor told around 10,000 residents to leave their homes and businesses since that time.
Burlington, WA still underwater as Skagit County hit hard by floods
Residents in Burlington described heartbreak and shock after floodwaters surged into homes, destroying new furniture, vehicles and renovation work despite sandbags and tarps.
All residents of Burlington, WA to evacuate immediately due to flooding
Breaking news in western Washington: The city of Burlington is now under Level 3 'Go Now' Evacuation orders due to flooding in the area.
Raising Cane's files for new store in Burlington, WA
Raising Cane's has now applied to operate in Burlington, but it won't be Washington's first location. Multiple others are already in the works.
Police investigate shooting, separate deadly incident in Skagit County, WA
Authorities in Skagit County are investigating two separate incidents that left multiple people injured and one person dead on Friday night.
Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash on I-5 near Burlington
A motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash on I-5 near Burlington early Thursday morning.
Troopers investigate deadly single-car crash in Skagit County
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a deadly car crash that occurred near Burlington Thursday night.
Burlington apartment building left 'roofless' after bizarre removal incident
In a case of mistaken roof removal, a WA roofing company removed the roofing from a Burlington apartment complex, left the materials behind and then drove away.
School bus rolls over in Burlington; minor injuries reported
WSP tweeted about the incident just after 4 p.m. They reported minor injuries and said that "multiple adults and juveniles were on the bus."
School bus rolls over in Burlington; minor injuries reported
Washington State Patrol is investigating after a school bus rolled over in Burlington in Skagit County.
Burlington Police investigate deadly shooting inside apartment near Maiben City Park
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened inside an apartment near Maiben City Park Thursday night.
Omicron subvariant a factor in Skagit County’s 111% jump in COVID case rate
According to CDC guidelines, Skagit County is now in a "substantial" transmission level, up from a moderate level last week. Health officials say omicron subvariants are driving this sharp rises in cases.
2 arrested after Bellingham man claims he was forced to steal from stores
A man walked into several stores in Burlington, telling employees he was being forced at gunpoint to steal from them.
Heed the 'road closed' signs: Flooding sweeps full Greyhound bus into a ditch
A bus full of passengers went straight into a ditch while trying to drive through a flooded street in Burlington.