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,…
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates Endorses the Proposed “Skagit Vets Connect Center” with Community Action
Skagit County, WA – Former Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, along with five local Veteran’s organizations, have endorsed the proposed “Skagit Vets Connect Center” with Community…
Woman Dies After Driving off Ferry Dock in Anacortes
ANACORTES – A 30-year-old woman was killed after driving her Jeep Cherokee through a crossing bar, off the ferry dock of the Anacortes ferry terminal,…
Skagit Valley College to Graduate 22 Law Enforcement Academy Cadets
The Skagit Valley College Parks Law Enforcement Academy will graduate 22 cadets from their program on Tuesday, December 19, at 1 pm. The event will…
Local 9-Year-Old Credited With Saving Mom’s Life
-Story by Tara Ellis, Staff Writer When Kimberly Smith woke up on March 2nd, 2017, she knew that something wasn’t right. Her chest hurt….
Local Competitor Heading to the Crossfit Games!
Burlington, WA- The road to fitness doesn’t stop after Regionals for Sam Kwant. He will be heading to Carson, California in mid-July to compete…
Leadership Skagit and Growing Veterans Team Up to “Raise the Roof”
MOUNT VERNON: Leadership Skagit (LS) is a program that strengthens and transforms our community by developing a network of business of community leaders. Our Leadership…