- ....Breaking News.MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The Washington Transportation Department says 67,000 vehicles a day used the stretch of Interstate 5 through Mount Vernon that is now blocked by the collapse of the Skagit River bridge. Mount Vernon is about 60 miles north of Seattle and 40 miles south of the Canada Border. The roadblock on both directions of I-5 is expected to cause a major disruption in trade and tourism between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia. The Transportation Department has set up detours. The closest is within sight of the I-5 bridge and mostly used for local traffic between Mount Vernon and Burlington. The department also is recommending detours using Highway 20 and Highway 9 that add tens of miles to a trip. Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area if possible. .. ...

11/10/12 Lt. Gov. Wins Re-election



SEATTLE (AP) - Democrat Brad Owen will remain the state's lieutenant governor.

Owen led former Republican state Sen. Bill Finkbeiner after Tuesday's initial vote count, and he has maintained a lead as more ballots were tallied throughout the week.

Owen has served in the position since 1997, after being elected the state's 15th lieutenant governor. He previously served as Shelton finance commissioner and has been elected to both chambers of the state Legislature.

Owen says his top priority is stimulating the economy and helping create family-wage jobs.

The lieutenant governor also serves as president of the Senate.

 

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