Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicks off April 1; workers reach agreement after going on strike
A spring staple in western Washington is returning for its 38th year.
Tulip, daffodil farmworkers strike over wages, conditions
A group of Washington state tulip and daffodil farm workers have gone on strike to demand that the Washington Bulb Co. improve wages and health and safety protocols.
12-year-old kidnapped in stolen car out of Mount Vernon, suspect sought
Police are looking for a suspect who is accused of stealing a vehicle out of Mount Vernon with a 12-year-old girl inside.
Thieves take advantage of people who evacuated due to flood concerns in Skagit County
Some people in Mount Vernon worried about their homes and businesses flooding have now been victimized by crooks who took advantage of the situation.
Mount Vernon residents prepare for major flooding as Skagit River nears record flood level
The mayor of the City of Mount Vernon declared a civil emergency Monday as the Skagit River approached the flood record.
Mount Vernon gets help from federal government ahead of major flooding along Skagit River
A major flooding event along the Skagit River is expected to hit the city of Mount Vernon beginning Monday. The city is getting help from the federal government ahead of the high waters.
Skagit County sues Seattle for utility financial records
A fight over the lack of fish passage at Seattle City Light dams escalated Tuesday when Skagit County sued the city of Seattle to force the release of some of the utility’s financial records.
Searchers find body of missing hiker in North Cascades
The body of a 28-year-old hiker who went missing in the North Cascades nearly two years ago was found over the weekend by a private search and rescue group.
Body of scuba diver recovered in Bowman Bay
The body of a man who went missing while scuba diving in Deception Pass State Park’s Bowman Bay was recovered Tuesday.
Jury begins deliberations in murder trial in Mount Vernon
A jury will begin deliberations Monday to determine whether Terrance Jon Irby should be convicted of murder for a fourth time in the death of James Rock.
ID needed of ATM theft suspects described as 'quick and well-planned'
Mount Vernon Police are asking for your help to ID a trio of crooks who broke into an ATM on May 31st.
Two close friends of missing hiker in Skagit County were first to begin search for him
Day three wrapped up on Thursday in the search of a missing hiker in Skagit County. 66-year-old Tom Simonseth vanished from the popular Hidden Lake Trails on Saturday.
Police officer arrested, accused of brandishing gun at bar
A Sauk-Suiattle tribal police officer was arrested on accusations that he brandished a firearm and made threats outside a bar in Skagit County.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival back on for 2021 with some changes
The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival will be back this year after having to shut down at the start of the pandemic last year.
Woman charged with murder after fight over political sign turns into deadly shooting in Mount Vernon
A fight over a political sign ends in a deadly shooting outside of a home in Mount Vernon.
I-5 reopens at Skagit River Bridge after semi strikes barrier
UPDATE: Both directions of I-5 reopened about 11:15 a.m.