It’s good to be back at Historic Fort Steuben. I love spending time with our local history and helping to make it accessible to the public through our programs and events. I am constantly reminded, ...

During the investigation, officers gathered evidence suggesting that a drug overdose likely caused the man’s death.

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

A police pursuit was called off twice before a deadly wrong-way crash early Thursday morning. Washington State Troopers ...

The first floor of George Washington’s Mount Vernon will be open for the public to observe preservation work in progress on three days later this month, including Presidents Day, Feb. 17.

Stand With Immigrants WA in partnership with Indivisible Skagit hosted a peaceful protest Sunday to show solidarity with ...

Rarely on display because it’s so fragile, Mount Vernon is hosting a special public viewing of President George Washington’s historic inaugural coat, along with an opportunity to interact with ...

George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon. By Alexander Nazaryan Fashion has always been ...

The Washington State Department of Transportation says to expect “lengthy closures” and to seek alternative routes.

George Washington is dead. We know this because his remains are entombed at Mount Vernon. He passed on Dec. 14, 1799. It has been over 200 years since his death.

"While his birthday is still recognized to this day, the parameters around it changed in the late 20th century, when it unofficially became known as “Presidents’ Day," the Mount Vernon website says.