Skagit River Bridge to close for two weeks in Mount Vernon, WA
The Skagit River Bridge will fully close for two weeks to accelerate a painting project originally slated to be finished by 2027.
The Skagit River Bridge will fully close for two weeks to accelerate a painting project originally slated to be finished by 2027.
Mount Vernon, WA school floats multi-million dollar athletic facility overhaul
After nearly two decades of relying on outdoor athletic facilities meant to be temporary fixes, the Mount Vernon School District is discussing a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar upgrade.
After nearly two decades of relying on outdoor athletic facilities meant to be temporary fixes, the Mount Vernon School District is discussing a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar upgrade.
Mount Vernon, WA parents jailed after toddler's death
Mount Vernon police arrested two parents in connection with the death of their 2-year-old child in September.
Mount Vernon police arrested two parents in connection with the death of their 2-year-old child in September.
Steps to overhaul Mount Vernon High School field
After more than two decades of waiting, the Mount Vernon School District is discussing big steps toward overhauling its outdoor athletic facilities.
After more than two decades of waiting, the Mount Vernon School District is discussing big steps toward overhauling its outdoor athletic facilities.
Data centers in the Skagit Valley, WA? Farmers say there’s too much at stake
Data centers are emerging as a new flashpoint in Skagit County, where farmers are raising concerns about what the facilities could mean for the valley's limited farmland and water supply.
Data centers are emerging as a new flashpoint in Skagit County, where farmers are raising concerns about what the facilities could mean for the valley's limited farmland and water supply.
Man shot and killed in Mount Vernon, WA
Mount Vernon police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Thursday evening.
Mount Vernon police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Thursday evening.
Warm winter pushes WA's Skagit Valley tulips into early bloom
On the first day of spring, tulips are already beginning to bloom across the Skagit Valley — one of the earliest starts to the season in recent years and a boost for the region’s tulip festival.
On the first day of spring, tulips are already beginning to bloom across the Skagit Valley — one of the earliest starts to the season in recent years and a boost for the region’s tulip festival.
Floodwaters swamp Skagit Valley, WA farmland as tulip season nears
Conditions across the Skagit Valley have turned sloppy and soggy, with water spilling into fields and drainage ditches.
Conditions across the Skagit Valley have turned sloppy and soggy, with water spilling into fields and drainage ditches.
Skagit County, WA offers free debris disposal after record Skagit River flooding
Skagit County is offering free resources for those who want to start the New Year with a clean slate.
Skagit County is offering free resources for those who want to start the New Year with a clean slate.
Mount Vernon flood wall credited with protecting downtown as city braces for more rain
With another round of rain possible early next week, officials warn the community is not in the clear yet as the region recovers from 250 flood-related rescues statewide.
With another round of rain possible early next week, officials warn the community is not in the clear yet as the region recovers from 250 flood-related rescues statewide.
WA officials tour Mount Vernon as flood wall protects downtown during historic flooding
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Sen. Patty Murray visited Mount Vernon on Saturday to see firsthand how the city’s floodwall safeguarded more than 200 downtown buildings during this week’s historic flooding.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Sen. Patty Murray visited Mount Vernon on Saturday to see firsthand how the city’s floodwall safeguarded more than 200 downtown buildings during this week’s historic flooding.
Gov. Ferguson visits Mount Vernon flood wall amid statewide flooding response
Gov. Bob Ferguson and state officials toured Mount Vernon’s floodwall on Saturday before briefing the media on Washington’s ongoing flood response and coordination with federal authorities.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and state officials toured Mount Vernon’s floodwall on Saturday before briefing the media on Washington’s ongoing flood response and coordination with federal authorities.
Mount Vernon floodwall holds back record Skagit River crest
Mount Vernon residents praised the city’s floodwall after the Skagit River crested at a record 37.7 feet without inundating downtown, allowing businesses to begin cleanup and reopen.
Mount Vernon residents praised the city’s floodwall after the Skagit River crested at a record 37.7 feet without inundating downtown, allowing businesses to begin cleanup and reopen.
Skagit River nearing record crest as Mount Vernon floodwall faces major test
Mount Vernon officials say the Skagit River is expected to crest at nearly 40 feet early Friday, pushing the city’s floodwall to its limits.
Mount Vernon officials say the Skagit River is expected to crest at nearly 40 feet early Friday, pushing the city’s floodwall to its limits.
Mount Vernon businesses brace for major flooding
The city of Mount Vernon is being urged to evacuate and seek higher ground as the Skagit River is expected to crest at record levels Thursday morning, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect.
The city of Mount Vernon is being urged to evacuate and seek higher ground as the Skagit River is expected to crest at record levels Thursday morning, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect.
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations issued for Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Fire Department and Police Department issued Level 3 evacuations, meaning "Go Now," for some people living in the area due to imminent flooding.
The Mount Vernon Fire Department and Police Department issued Level 3 evacuations, meaning "Go Now," for some people living in the area due to imminent flooding.
2.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Big Lake, WA
A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Big Lake, Washington early Friday morning.
A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Big Lake, Washington early Friday morning.
2.9 magnitude earthquake hits near Mount Vernon, WA
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Mount Vernon overnight.
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Mount Vernon overnight.
2.9 magnitude earthquake reported in Mount Vernon, WA
The earthquake hit at 1:59 a.m. and happened more than 2 miles west of Mount Vernon, more than 24 miles south of Bellingham.
The earthquake hit at 1:59 a.m. and happened more than 2 miles west of Mount Vernon, more than 24 miles south of Bellingham.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival underway
The warm weather is ramping up just in time for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival! Right now at Roozengaarde, the public can stroll through 60 acres of tulips and daffodils.
The warm weather is ramping up just in time for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival! Right now at Roozengaarde, the public can stroll through 60 acres of tulips and daffodils.