Skagit County currently not accepting trash at Mount Vernon transfer station

On Monday, a number of people were turned away at the Mount Vernon transfer station in Skagit County. Both contractors and families looking to unload trash showed up and were met with signage warning them that they couldn’t bring their trash in. 

Bird flu confirmed in Skagit County

A case of bird flu has been confirmed in Skagit County, said the Washington State Department of Health.

Skagit River monitored for flooding, residents hoping for sun

Skagit County has had so much rain, the county's Department of Emergency Management and Public Works is monitoring the Skagit River for flooding. 

4-year-old girl attacked by dog in Mount Vernon

A 4-year-old girl was injured Monday afternoon after she was attacked by a dog in a Mount Vernon neighborhood. 

Anacortes Police seek help finding missing man last seen May 24

The Anacortes Police Department (APD) is asking the public for help finding a missing man who is potentially ill and disoriented. 

North Cascades Highway to reopen Tuesday

The North Cascades Highway in Washington state will open to vehicle traffic at 10 a.m. Tuesday, officials said.

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.

FBI, Skagit County Sheriff's Office seek help finding runaway teenager

The FBI's Seattle Field Office and the Skagit County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) are asking the public for help in finding a runaway teenager.

Mount Vernon medical clinic to pay $120k for importing foreign medication not approved by FDA

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement with a Mount Vernon health clinic after they unlawfully imported birth control from a foreign source that was not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Ecology fines Skagit Valley Farm over illegal irrigating

The Washington state Department of Ecology has fined Skagit Valley Farm $267,000 for irrigating 348 acres without having water rights.

Strikers, Washington Bulb Co. reach agreement on eve of highly anticipated tulip festival

After three days on the picket lines and two days of negotiations, the Washington Bulb Company and the union reached an agreement on the eve of the highly anticipated festival.

Strikers, Washington Bulb Co. reach agreement on eve of highly anticipated tulip festival
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After three days on the picket lines and two days of negotiations, the Washington Bulb Company and the union reached an agreement on the eve of the highly anticipated festival.