Mount Vernon teen detained after online threat toward Mount Baker Middle School
A 14-year-old was detained Friday after a post online appeared to threaten Mount Baker Middle School. Police say they believe he acted alone.
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Division Street Bridge to close fully for two weeks, then reopen before Thanksgiving
The state plans a two-week shutdown of the Division Street Bridge starting as early as Nov. 1, trading a short, full closure for a reopening…
Mount Vernon Police Arrest Three after serving a Warrant
According to a Press Release from MVPD: On April 20, 2023, at approximately 9:25 am, the Mount Vernon Police Department attempted to serve a search…
A Sense of Place
My grandfather’s house sits on the corner of Highway 20 and Highway 9. Rite-Aid, Dairy Queen and AM/PM Minimart share the intersection. Only the old,…
Skagit Valley College to host 3rd annual OktoberFest
Mount Vernon, WA- Skagit Valley College will host their 3rd annual OktoberFest Thursday, October 4. Skagit Valley College Professional/Technical Programs and SVC Foundation will team…
Skagit Valley College’s Athletes of The Year
Mount Vernon, WA- The Skagit Valley College Athletic Department has announced the male and female Athletes of the Year for 2017-2018. The Athlete of the…
Mount Vernon Police Department Responds to Threat Made Against Local School
According to a press release from the Mount Vernon Police Department, officers and detectives responded to reports of an alarming Snapchat post that had circulated…
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,…
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…
Mount Vernon City Council Announces Ward 3 Community Meeting With Councilmembers
Mount Vernon, WA – Mount Vernon City Councilmembers Melissa Beaton and Mary Hudson have scheduled a Ward 3 Community Meeting for Tuesday, March 20, 2018,…