- ....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. .. ...

01/19/13 Egging Info Sought



Quincy police are looking for additional victims in a rash of eggings that took place between December 30th and January 2nd. Police report they are aware of several vehicles and property that were hit with eggs during that time period, most of which were not reported. Police have identified the suspects, however they need the victims and or witnesses to come forward to help them with the investigation. If you have information or were a victim, you are asked to contact Quincy police officer J. Westby at (509) 787-2222 and reference Case # 13QU0011.

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