School bus rolls over in Burlington; minor injuries reported
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WSP tweeted about the incident just after 4 p.m. They reported minor injuries and said that "multiple adults and juveniles were on the bus."

Skagit Co. shelter seeks adoption for last of 126 dogs rescued in 2022

In Sept. 2022, more than 120 dogs were rescued from a house in Concrete, Washington, where they suffered ‘abysmal’ conditions—and now, local organizations are working to get the last two dogs of the bunch adopted.

Guemes Island Ferry workers strike over unfair labor practices

A one-day strike shut down ferry service to Guemes Island on Monday. Ferry workers with the Inlandboatman’s Union of the Pacific (IBU) say they've been in negotiations with Skagit County for more than 16 months for a fair contract.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival honors University of Idaho victim Ethan Chapin

The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicks off this weekend, running through the entire month of April. This year, a special bloom will honor one of the four University of Idaho students killed in an off-campus apartment last November. 

After oil train derailment, judge rules BNSF intentionally violated Swinomish tribe agreement

A federal judge has ruled that BNSF Railway intentionally violated the terms of an agreement with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in Washington state by running 100-car trains carrying crude oil over the reservation.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: Planning your trip to see the flowers in bloom

The 2023 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicks off Saturday, and organizers want to make sure if you're planning a trip to see the flowers, plan ahead. The annual festival runs from April 1-30.

Maintenance man helps save woman hit in Mount Vernon double shooting

A woman ran to get help from a maintenance worker who was outside a steakhouse after she was shot Monday night.  The shooting happened just before 10 p.m.in the driveway of a mobile home park, a couple of hundred feet from the restaurant in Mount Vernon. 

Dogs now allowed at Tulip Town

Good news for dog owners-- you can finally bring your furry friend to see the iconic tulips in Skagit County!