- ....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. .. ...

12/15/12 Power Outages Possible



With heavy snowfall and gusty winds in the forecast, Chelan County PUD officials say now is the time to prepare for a possible power outage. PUD spokeswoman Kimberlee Craig says with heavy winds and heavy snowfall can send trees into power lines and cause damage to poles.


Craig says once PUD crews have repaired lines, customers are asked to take it slow when turning the furnace and appliances back on after power is restored. That will help reduce "cold load pickup".

 

You can report power outages, and get more information by calling the PUD's 24-hour number, 1-877-783-8123.

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