- ....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. .. ...

11/28/12 Better Business Bureau Shopping Tips



The holiday shopping season got off to a flying start this weekend. Chelsea Dannen with the Better Business Bureau says before you spend your hard earned money, do a little research and set a budget. Dannen says shoppers also need to be on the lookout for Holiday related scams. The BBB has a new website that details the most common tactics used by scam artists, both in person and on-line.

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