Students Graduate from Mount Vernon Police Department Citizens Academy
Mount Vernon, WA – Thirty-one students graduated from the 24th annual, Mount Vernon Police Department Citizen Academy on the evening of April 26th, 2018. The…
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Young Artists Wanted for Mount Vernon Children’s Art Walk
Mount Vernon, WA– The Mount Vernon Downtown Association has announced a wonderful opportunity for young artists, ages 15 and younger to have their art shown…
Madison Student Council Helps Those in Need
Mount Vernon, WA- The Madison Wildcats Student Council completed their community project of making “We Care” bags for those in need in Skagit County. These…
MVHS Substitute Teacher/Athletic Coach Relieved of Positions Following Discovery of Inappropriate Sexual Relationship With Teen Student
Mount Vernon, WA – According to information released by the Mount Vernon School District, one of their staff (a substitute teacher and athletic coach), was…
MISSING PERSON ALERT: Search and Rescue Look for Missing Arlington Teen
Arlington, WA – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) are currently looking for 15-year-old Lilly Potter, who was last seen around midnight on…
Deputies Respond to “Shots Fired” Near Big Lake
Big Lake, WA – Deputies with the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office responded to 9-1-1 calls reporting “shots fired” at a woman in the 18000 block…
Former Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Under Investigation For Improper Relationships, Unbecoming Conduct
A recent internal affairs investigation into now-former Skagit County Sheriff’s Deputy, Josafat “Joe” Gutierrez, has revealed that Gutierrez had inappropriate relationships with at least three…
Mark Your Calendars! Volunteers to Hold Second Cleanup Day at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon
We are excited to announce that there will be another volunteer-led cleanup day at Edgewater Park on Saturday, April 21st (Earth Day)! The main event,…
Abandoned Bicycles Cause Growing Concern for Coast Guard, Washington State Ferries; Recent Incident Causes 17K in Expenses
The US Coast Guard has released information regarding bicycles left on Washington State Ferries. Bicycles that are left on ferries significantly impact ferry and Coast…
Man Arrested After Leading Sedro Woolley Officers on High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle
Skagit County – According to information released by the Sedro Woolley Police Department, a man has been arrested and booked into the Skagit County Jail…