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.
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. 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
2.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Big Lake, WA
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.
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.
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.
1 dead, 1 on the run after shooting in Mount Vernon
Police are looking for the suspect of a shooting in Mount Vernon late Monday night that left a man dead.
Murder victim's mom speaks out about possible plea deal for Granite Falls quarry shooting suspect
The man accused of killing Jordan Hurtado at a quarry in Granite Falls in August 2022 could enter a guilty plea in Snohomish County Court early next week.
Man sentenced to 20 years for grooming, taking WA girl to Michigan home
Keith Freerksen, 31, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
Student arrested after bringing gun to school in Mount Vernon, WA
A middle school student was taken into custody after bringing a gun to a school in Mount Vernon.
2 hospitalized after Mount Vernon, WA shooting
Mount Vernon police are investigating a shooting that hospitalized two people Tuesday morning.
Saturday crash blocks all lanes on I-5 South at Anderson Road
A multi-car crash on I-5 South is backing up traffic Saturday morning.
Mariachi band brings Latino students to the arts at Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon High School's Mariachi and Folklorico programs look to connect students with their Mexican roots, while also improving their performance in the classroom.
Mariachi band brings Latino students to the arts at Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon High School's Mariachi and Folklorico programs look to connect students with their Mexican roots, while also improving their performance in the classroom.
Man arrested for drive-by shooting near college
An Oak Harbor man is behind bars, arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened on Monday in Mount Vernon.