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Chase Bank Inside Burlington Fred Meyer Robbed

ICYMI: Chase Bank Inside Burlington Fred Meyer Robbed, Suspect Sought By Police

Burlington, WA – Burlington Police Detectives are investigating a robbery after the Chase Bank inside of the Burlington Fred Meyer store was robbed by a man at  6:03 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019.

According to a Burlington Police, the man walked inside the Chase bank and handed the teller a note demanding money but no weapon was observed. The teller complied with the man’s instructions and…

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Kent Police Seek Public's Help in Car Jacking Incident

Kent Police Seek Public’s Help in Car Jacking Incident

Kent, WA  – On April 15, 2019, just after 8:00 pm, Kent Police officers responded to the report of a car-jacking at the East Hill Storage facility located at 10625 SE 240th St.

The suspect entered the vehicle as it was stopped at the gate at the storage facility. The suspect fled the scene with the owner still within the truck. The Kent Police Department is seeking any information to find the…

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Bellingham Man Arrested for Twelve Robberies in Two Months

Bellingham Man Arrested for Twelve Robberies in Two Months

Bellingham, WA – The Bellingham Police Department responded to twelve robberies and attempted robberies within the city limits of Bellingham  in a twenty-three day span in January and February of 2019.

According to a press release from the Bellingham Police Department, Detectives have determined that 26-year old James M. Dean of Bellingham is responsible for all twelve robberies.

James Dean and…

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Woman Survives After Being Trapped Upside Down in Submerged Vehicle

Woman Survives After Being Trapped Upside Down in Submerged Vehicle

EVERETT, WA – Everett Fire responded along with multiple agencies to the report of an overturned vehicle in the ditch on Homeacres Rd just after 5 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2. Arriving units found the vehicle upside down in mud and water with a person trapped inside.

Crews entered the water and were able to determine that the person was alive. A Lake Stevens Fire Rescue Swimmer made multiple entries…

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on I-5 in Burlington

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on I-5 in Burlington

Burlington, WA – The Washington State Patrol responded to reports of a pedestrian who had been struck and killed by a semi truck on Southbound I-5 just north of milepost 229 in Burlington around 7:16 p.m. on January 15th, 2018.

According to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol, a 42-year old Deming man was traveling Southbound  on I-5 in a black 2016 Kenworth Tractor when he struck a…

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Two Injured in Suspected DUI Crash North of Darrington

Two Injured in Suspected DUI Crash North of Darrington

Skagit County, WA – The Washington State Patrol responded to a single vehicle crash on State Route 530 near milepost 53 around 2:15 a.m. on November 22nd, 2018.

According to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol, 21-year old Austin Edwards of Darringtonwas traveling Eastbound on State Route 530 in a black 2013 Jeep Wrangler when his vehicle drifted off the road to the right. Troopers say…

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Marblemount Man Injured in Crash on SR20

Marblemount Man Injured in Crash on SR20

Skagit County, WA – The Washington State Patrol responded to a single vehicle crash on State Route 20 near milepost 103 around 6:47 a.m. on November 12th, 2018.

According to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol, 20-year old Edison Bergsman of Marblemount was traveling Westbound on State Route 20 near milepost 103 in a maroon 2005 Ford Ranger pickup when he lost control of his vehicle.…

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STOLEN: 2015 John Deere 329-E Compact Tracked Loader

STOLEN: 2015 John Deere 329-E Compact Tracked Loader

La Center, WA – A 2015 John Deere 329-E Compact Tracked Loader was stolen from a job site on or around September 17th, 2018.

According to a press release by the National Equipment Register, the equipment was stolen from a job site in the 1500 block of NW 339th Street in La Center, Washington.

Stolen Equipment

The Product Identification Number for the stolen equipment is 1T0329EMHFE275863. It also…

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Lower Samish River Re-Opens To Fishing October 13th

Lower Samish River Re-Opens To Fishing October 13th

Skagit County, WA – The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the Lower Samish River will re-open to all species of sport fishing from the mouth of the Samish River on Bayview-Edison Road to Interstate 5 on October 13th, 2018.

The WDFW says the Hatchery broodstock needs for Chinook salmon have been met.

Fishing Seasons revert back to permanent regulations listed in WDFW “Fishing in…

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Confirmed Case of Acute Flaccid Myleitis in Skagit County

Confirmed Case of Acute Flaccid Myleitis in Skagit County

Skagit County, WA – On October 11th, 2018, the Skagit County Public Health was notified of a child with sudden-onset of paralysis of one or more limbs, diagnosed as Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

According to a press release from Lea Hamner, this is the sixth case  of AFM in Washington State that is being investigated.  There has been one case reported in Snohomish County, two cases in King…

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Concrete Man Arrested for Rape Of Child

Concrete Man Arrested for Rape Of Child

Concrete, WA – A 47-year old Concrete man has been arrested by the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office after an 18-year old  teen reported the man  had been  sexually assaulting her for nearly ten years.

According to a probable cause affidavit of arrest obtained by SkagitBreaking.com through a public disclosure request, the young woman told detectives the sexual abuse started in 2010 when she was …

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Burlington Police Investigate Robbery, Seek Suspect Information

ICYMI: Burlington Police Investigate Robbery, Seek Suspect Information

Burlington, WA -Officers with the Burlington Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery in the 100 block of Cascade Place in Burlington around 9:00 p.m. on October 7th, 2018.

Mike Lumpkin, Burlington Police Department Public Information Officer said two males suspects, armed with at least one handgun   entered the store wearing surgical masks and dark hooded sweatshirts to disguise…

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Lane Closure Notice: Hoag Road, Mount Vernon

Lane Closure Notice: Hoag Road, Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, WA – The City of Mount Vernon has announced a Lane Closure Notice for Waugh Road in Mount Vernon between Seneca and College Way.

The work started at 7 a.m. on September 26th and will end daily at 5:00 p.m. through September 28th.

The Lane closure is due to a utility grade adjustment. Expect delays in the area. Flaggers will be present during construction hours.

The work is being…

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Snohomish County Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash on I-5 in Burlington

Snohomish County Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash on I-5 in Burlington

Skagit County, WA- The Washington State Patrol responded to a serious injury crash on Southbound  I-5 at Milepost 230 within the City of Burlington around 6:05 p.m. on September 23rd, 2018.

Scene Photo Courtesy of Milo Edwards

According to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol, 67-year old Charles Maynard of Snohomish, WAwas merging onto southbound Interstate 5 from State Route 20 on a…

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Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Burn Ban in Skagit, Island and Whatcom Counties

Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Burn Ban in Skagit, Island and Whatcom Counties. No outdoor burning is allowed, including residential and agricultural burning, during a Stage 1 air quality burn ban. Home heating with fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is also prohibited. This ban includes recreational fires like campfires and fire pits.

Skagit County, WA- The Northwest Clean Air Agency is calling for a Stage 1 air quality burn ban for Island, Skagit and Whatcom Counties because high  levels of harmful wildfire smoke particles are impairing our local air quality.

According to a press release from the Northwest Clean Air Agency,the Stage 1 Air Quality Burn Ban went into effect at 8:00 a.m. on August 20th, 2018 and will remain in…

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Bellingham Woman Injured in Crash on I-90 in Kittitas County

Bellingham Woman Injured in Crash on I-90 in Kittitas County

Kittitas County, WA- The Washington State Patrol responded to a single vehicle crash on Westbound I-90 near milepost 62, 8 miles West of Easton around 9:30 a.m. on August 18th, 2018.

According to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol, 32-year old Melissa Chappell of Bellinghamwas traveling Eastbound on I-90 near milepost 62 in a green 1998 Ford Ranger when she drifted to the left…

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NAS Whidbey SAR Transports Patient from Forks

NAS Whidbey SAR Transports Patient from Forks

NAS Whidbey Island, WA – A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island transported a patient from Forks, WA, to a Higher level of care in Seattle, Washington in the early morning hours of August 1st, 2018.

According to a press memo from Thomas Mills, Public Affairs Specialist with NAS Whidbey Island, the SAR team was called to transport a critically ill patient from…