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Axon to Acquire Carbyne, Uniting Cloud Infrastructure and AI to Redefine the 911 Experience

Exxon Mobil · Mount Vernon

Axon to Acquire Carbyne, Uniting Cloud Infrastructure and AI to Redefine the 911 Experience

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

/PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Carbyne,...See the Story

TEAMSTERS AT OLYMPIC EAGLE OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFY STRONG NEW CONTRACT

Teamsters Union · Burlington

TEAMSTERS AT OLYMPIC EAGLE OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFY STRONG NEW CONTRACT

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

/PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 313 at Olympic Eagle in Puyallup, Wash., have voted by an overwhelming 90 percent to ratify a new contract....See the Story

Cold Case Closure: 1968 Murder Victim Identified Using Hair Sample, DNA Technology

Cold Case Closure: 1968 Murder Victim Identified Using Hair Sample, DNA Technology

Coverage: 2 sources

The Wake County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with forensic genealogists and the SBI, used advanced DNA testing on a preserved hair sample to finally identify the victim of a 1968 homicide as Myrtle Holcomb.See the Story

Mount Vernon High School students engage in local politics

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon High School's Democrats Club and its Debate Team aim to be informed and involved about local issues, including school board elections.Education · Mount Vernon Read Article

Petersen, Kenneth Lee "Ken"

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Sedro-Woolley - Kenneth 'Ken' Lee Petersen, age 86, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at home November 2, 2025. He was born November 26, 1938 in Partridge Township, Minnesota to Jim and Alice (Feldmost) Petersen. Ken served in the U. S.…Sedro-Woolley · Sedro-Woolley Read Article

Northwest Agriculture Safety Day brings farmers, farmworkers to La Conner

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

LA CONNER — Northwest Agriculture Safety Day drew about 100 farmers and farmworkers to Maple Hall in La Conner on Thursday for a full day of safety courses.La Conner · La Conner Read Article

Mount Vernon Library Commons celebrates one year

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

In the first year of the Mount Vernon Library Commons, library use was up 104% from the old library location on Snoqualmie Street. Circulation was up 20% overall and circulation for teens was up 400%.Mount Vernon, Washington · Mount Vernon See the Story

Concrete School District Superintendent addresses school security and alternative learning

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

CONCRETE — Concrete School District Superintendent Carrie Crickmore held a community presentation Tuesday in which she addressed school security improvements and potential alternative learning pathways.Concrete · Concrete Read Article

Sedro-Woolley City Council approves $80,000 for winter services

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Sedro-Woolley City Council approved $40,000 each for the Helping Hands Solution Center and Family Promise of Skagit Valley for use in providing winter services.Sedro-Woolley · Sedro-Woolley Read Article

United Way of Skagit County kicks off annual fundraising campaign

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

MOUNT VERNON — United Way of Skagit County kicked off its annual fundraising campaign Thursday.Mount Vernon, Washington · Mount Vernon See the Story

LeFleur takes lead in Port of Anacortes race

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Mary LeFleur has taken the lead in Tuesday’s general election race for a seat on the Port of Anacortes Board of Commissioners.Anacortes · Anacortes Read Article

Court denies request that it find Flock Safety camera data is exempt from Public Records Act

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The cities of Sedro-Woolley and Stanwood were denied Thursday their request for a declaratory judgment that the data and images from Flock Safety cameras are not public records.Sedro-Woolley · Sedro-Woolley Read Article

Coats being collected for Mount Vernon School District kids in need

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Guild Mortgage is collecting coats this winter for children in need in a partnership with the Mount School District that district staff said is particularly important as cuts in federal funding affect students.Mount Vernon, Washington · Mount Vernon Read Article