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George Washington, start to finish
Mount Vernon, seen from the Potomac River. Even while president, George Washington expressed a longing to return to his Virginia estate.
Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck rose to nationally syndicated television and radio host with his knack for creating controversy.
Mount Vernon death linked to legionnaires' disease
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- It was Kathy and Bill Tilley's 40th wedding anniversary and a three day trip to Las Vegas seemed like the right place to celebrate.
Front Porch: Seniors citizens dinner at Everett High
Dinner for seniors Everett High School leadership will hold its annual senior citizens dinner at 5 p.m. Feb.
Vegetable expert, researcher speaks Feb. 9 at Master Gardener event in Bellingham
Carol Miles, a vegetable expert and researcher based in Mount Vernon, will be the featured speaker at the Master Gardener Foundation monthly meeting Thursday, Feb.
Guilty plea in fatal WA road rage crash
King County prosecutors say 56-year-old Patrick Rexroat entered his pleas Thursday.
Tax Defier/Preparer Sentenced to Prison
A previously convicted felon and long-time tax defier who also worked as a tax preparer was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
Plant your bulbs right to avoid spring no-shows
Flower bulbs are a forgiving bunch. They can be buried upside down, stomped on or ignored, yet most will bloom for several seasons.
Washington accountant sentenced to prison for 'crusade' against IRS
UPDATE: Having pleaded guilty to tax fraud, Mount Vernon accountant Timothy Garrison was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Ricardo Martinez.
Fish, Wildlife Commission appointments draw ire, fire from mid-state legislators
When Rep. Joel Kretz found out that Gov. Chris Gregoire had appointed Jay Kehne to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, he could only scratch his head.
Kirkland Painter Joanne Shellan Chosen for Solo Show at Governor's Mansion
Slow thaw begins after Puget Sound's deep freeze
Temperatures are gradually warming in the Puget Sound region, but the snow and ice related problems continue to plague the region, with hundreds of thousands of homes without power, closed or delayed classes in nearly all school districts, and major roads closed or just dangerous to drive.
Mount Vernon restaurant offers welcome twists on Mexican menu
With our meal already off to a good start, we perused the menu. Calle has some unusual offerings.
Whatcom County schools closed due to bad weather; WWU open on schedule
Public and private schools in Whatcom County are closed Wednesday, Jan. 18 due to bad weather and poor road conditions, but Western Washington University will open on time, officials said this morning.
State notes alarming spike in starvation of adopted children
Many of the cases include starvation. "We have so many great adoptive homes in the state, but then we also have these.
On the road for Jan. 15: Crab Fest
What you'll get: A whole Dungeness crab, herb-roasted potatoes, green salad, foccacia bread and strawberry shortcake.
Flower bulbs are a forgiving bunch. They can be buried upside down, stomped on or ignored, yet most will bloom for several seasons.