Families in Skagit County desperate for help as eroding soil eats away property
An excruciating situation for a small town in Skagit County. People are watching their homes literally hanging in the balance, on the edge of a cliff because of eroding soil.
An excruciating situation for a small town in Skagit County. People are watching their homes literally hanging in the balance, on the edge of a cliff because of eroding soil.
Skagit River swallows more than 100-feet of property
Homeowners in Lyman were on edge this weekend as strong currents caused more than 100-feet of property to crumble into the Skagit River.
Homeowners in Lyman were on edge this weekend as strong currents caused more than 100-feet of property to crumble into the Skagit River.
Shed falls into Skagit River after water erodes almost 100 feet of land
Flood waters from the Skagit River finally destroyed a shed Friday night after the building spent most of the day dangling over the river in the town of Lyman.
Flood waters from the Skagit River finally destroyed a shed Friday night after the building spent most of the day dangling over the river in the town of Lyman.
Highest river level in decades puts Mt. Vernon's nearly complete floodwall to the test
As flood waters rose this Thanksgiving, residents living near or working along the river had more to be thankful for this year.
As flood waters rose this Thanksgiving, residents living near or working along the river had more to be thankful for this year.
Skagit River flooding forces dozens from their homes on Thanksgiving
The rain across western Washington has caused flooding all across Skagit county. The Skagit River reached its highest level in 11 years Thursday causing major flooding in the towns of Hamilton, Mount Vernon, and Concrete.
The rain across western Washington has caused flooding all across Skagit county. The Skagit River reached its highest level in 11 years Thursday causing major flooding in the towns of Hamilton, Mount Vernon, and Concrete.
Rescue efforts underway; Skagit River reaches highest level since '06
The Skagit River reached its highest level in 11 years Thursday causing major flooding in the town of Concrete. Floodwaters are also expected in Mount Vernon and Hamilton Thursday night.
The Skagit River reached its highest level in 11 years Thursday causing major flooding in the town of Concrete. Floodwaters are also expected in Mount Vernon and Hamilton Thursday night.
Several towns flooded near Skagit and Skykomish rivers
The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for Thursday, urging caution as minor to moderate flooding along the Nooksack, Skykomish, Snohomish, and Stillaguamish rivers is expected.
The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for Thursday, urging caution as minor to moderate flooding along the Nooksack, Skykomish, Snohomish, and Stillaguamish rivers is expected.
VIDEO: Huge waves drench cars on ferry headed to Anacortes
Gale-force wind gusts stirred up Puget Sound Sunday, causing some scares for passengers on Washington State Ferries.
Gale-force wind gusts stirred up Puget Sound Sunday, causing some scares for passengers on Washington State Ferries.
State urges anglers to go catch thousands of escaped Atlantic salmon near San Juans
The public is being asked to help mop up a salmon spill from an imploded net holding 305,000 fish at a Cooke Aquaculture fish farm near Cypress Island.
The public is being asked to help mop up a salmon spill from an imploded net holding 305,000 fish at a Cooke Aquaculture fish farm near Cypress Island.
Neighbor recalls what happened as Skagit County home caught fire with two kids inside
“She was saying my kids are in the house, my house is on fire, and my kids are in there,” recalled Carol Eaton who lives behind the now charred three story home in Skagit County on Bay View Road that caught fire early Saturday morning.
“She was saying my kids are in the house, my house is on fire, and my kids are in there,” recalled Carol Eaton who lives behind the now charred three story home in Skagit County on Bay View Road that caught fire early Saturday morning.
Driver killed in fiery head-on collision on NB I-5 in Skagit County
BURLINGTON, Wash. -- One person was killed when a vehicle on southbound I-5 crossed the grass median and collided head-on into a northbound box truck in Skagit County late Friday afternoon, authorities said.
BURLINGTON, Wash. -- One person was killed when a vehicle on southbound I-5 crossed the grass median and collided head-on into a northbound box truck in Skagit County late Friday afternoon, authorities said.
22 Washington police officers receive state medals of honor
Twenty-two Washington police officers have received the state's highest honor in law enforcement.
Twenty-two Washington police officers have received the state's highest honor in law enforcement.
Cascade Mall shooting: Man accused of killing 5 people found dead in jail cell
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- Authorities on Monday said the 20-year-old man charged with fatally shooting five people at a Burlington shopping mall was found dead in jail.Mount Vernon Police Lieutenant Chris Cammock confirmed to Q13 News that Arcan Cetin was found dead overnight in his jail cell.Cetin hanged himself before 9 p.m. Sunday in his Snohomish County jail cell, according to Rosemary Kaholokula, chief criminal deputy prosecutor at the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- Authorities on Monday said the 20-year-old man charged with fatally shooting five people at a Burlington shopping mall was found dead in jail.Mount Vernon Police Lieutenant Chris Cammock confirmed to Q13 News that Arcan Cetin was found dead overnight in his jail cell.Cetin hanged himself before 9 p.m. Sunday in his Snohomish County jail cell, according to Rosemary Kaholokula, chief criminal deputy prosecutor at the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Officer Mike McClaughry opens up about shooting that took his sight
Mount Vernon Police Officer Mike McClaughry said he stunned by the outpouring of support he has received since being shot in December.
Mount Vernon Police Officer Mike McClaughry said he stunned by the outpouring of support he has received since being shot in December.
An emotional welcome home for Mount Vernon officer shot in the line of duty
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- An emotionally powerful welcome home was given Tuesday to Mount Vernon police officer Mike McClaughry, who was shot in the head and critically injured while on a call Dec. 15.He was released from Seattle's Harborview Medical Center on Tuesday.It’s a miracle he survived his gunshot wound, but he paid a high price, losing his sight.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- An emotionally powerful welcome home was given Tuesday to Mount Vernon police officer Mike McClaughry, who was shot in the head and critically injured while on a call Dec. 15.He was released from Seattle's Harborview Medical Center on Tuesday.It’s a miracle he survived his gunshot wound, but he paid a high price, losing his sight.
Mount Vernon police officer shot in the head to be released from hospital today
SEATTLE -- A Mount Vernon police officer recovering from a gunshot wound to the head on Dec. 15 was released from the hospital on Tuesday, his family says."Dad is coming home!!" wrote April McClaughry, the daughter of officer Michael "Mick" McClaughry, on the family's Facebook page."He will be coming home on Tuesday 2/14, yes Valentines Day!
SEATTLE -- A Mount Vernon police officer recovering from a gunshot wound to the head on Dec. 15 was released from the hospital on Tuesday, his family says."Dad is coming home!!" wrote April McClaughry, the daughter of officer Michael "Mick" McClaughry, on the family's Facebook page."He will be coming home on Tuesday 2/14, yes Valentines Day!
Mount Vernon officer Mike McClaughry will 'most likely' be blind, family says
The daughter of Mount Vernon police officer Mike McClaughry said that her father will "most likely" be blind after he was shot in the head last month while responding to a call.
The daughter of Mount Vernon police officer Mike McClaughry said that her father will "most likely" be blind after he was shot in the head last month while responding to a call.
‘Fast & Furious’ actor talks about knowing injured Officer Mike McClaughry
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – The community of Mount Vernon came together Saturday night to watch a movie and raise money for an officer who was shot in the head in the line of duty.In early December, Officer Mike McClaughry was shot while responding to reports of a shooting.He is still in the hospital and his recovery has been slow, but steady.To help with hospital bills, the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon held a benefit showing of "The Fast and The Furious." (A movie McClaughry hates)They even had a guest appearance by star and Mount Vernon native Chad Lindberg.“I’ve known Mick for a lot of years, and it just felt like the right thing to do -- bringing the community together and give people a safe place to come and heal, laugh, and cry and put it somewhere,” actor and family friend Chad Lindberg said.Three people were arrested for the shooting, two adults, and one juvenile.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – The community of Mount Vernon came together Saturday night to watch a movie and raise money for an officer who was shot in the head in the line of duty.In early December, Officer Mike McClaughry was shot while responding to reports of a shooting.He is still in the hospital and his recovery has been slow, but steady.To help with hospital bills, the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon held a benefit showing of "The Fast and The Furious." (A movie McClaughry hates)They even had a guest appearance by star and Mount Vernon native Chad Lindberg.“I’ve known Mick for a lot of years, and it just felt like the right thing to do -- bringing the community together and give people a safe place to come and heal, laugh, and cry and put it somewhere,” actor and family friend Chad Lindberg said.Three people were arrested for the shooting, two adults, and one juvenile.
Doctors surprised by Mount Vernon officer Mike McClaughry's recovery
A Mount Vernon police officer who was shot in the head last month while responding to a call is showing signs of improvement. At a press conference Friday, doctors said Mike McClaughry can respond to commands, open his eyes and smile.
A Mount Vernon police officer who was shot in the head last month while responding to a call is showing signs of improvement. At a press conference Friday, doctors said Mike McClaughry can respond to commands, open his eyes and smile.
Mount Vernon officer recovering from gunshot wound to head no longer in intensive care unit
SEATTLE -- A Mount Vernon police officer recovering from a gunshot wound to the head has improved to the point that he's been moved out of Harborview's Intensive Care Unit for the first time since the Dec. 15 shooting, the hospital said Thursday.Officer Michael "Mick" McClaughry was transferred from ICU on Wednesday to an acute care unit at Harborview, a hospital news release said.In addition, the news release said Dr.
SEATTLE -- A Mount Vernon police officer recovering from a gunshot wound to the head has improved to the point that he's been moved out of Harborview's Intensive Care Unit for the first time since the Dec. 15 shooting, the hospital said Thursday.Officer Michael "Mick" McClaughry was transferred from ICU on Wednesday to an acute care unit at Harborview, a hospital news release said.In addition, the news release said Dr.