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I-5 Bridge collapse

Tuesday, June 18 2013

The temporary spans are in place; the bridge deck is paved. After touring the site Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee announced that the Washington State Department of Transportation expects to reopen the Interstate 5 Skagit River Bridge sometime Wednesday, June 19.

Open for Business

New video to promote NW Washington

Monday, June 17 2013

A new video, funded by the state, is out to promote Northwest Washington. It's a collaboration of community leaders in Whatcom, Island, San Juan and Skagit Counties.

Don't drink and drive

New campaign targets drunk drivers

Monday, June 17 2013

Summer is quickly approaching and with that comes the increased risk of someone driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Skagit County “Target Zero” Traffic Safety Task Force is reminding drivers not to operate a vehicle if they have been drinking alcohol.

Police Beat

Police Blotter, June 7 - 13, 2013

Sunday, June 16 2013

A 34-year old Anacortes man told police he was punched by a woman and wanted to press charges, but Police also issued a criminal citation to the man for provoking an assault.

Crosscut

The Daily Troll: More money for state budget. Coal port plan escapes wide environmental review. Bicyclist gets keys to Portland. transportation office.
The I-5 bridge over the Skagit River is reopening with temporary fixes. Seattle kindie rock stars set to tour.
Federal decision hands coal ports a big victory
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided on a limited review of environmental effects for a proposed coal port at Bellingham. Opponents have sought a broader study of sending coal to China for burning.
Hub Seattle's Brian Howe: If I Were Mayor
The co-founder of the Pioneer Square-based coworking space looks to data visualization — and a little imagination — to open doors in Seattle for more citizen-led projects.
Coal isn't getting enough respect, study says
A coal port's economic benefits are being underestimated, according to a Western Washington U. professor's report commissioned by the Washington Farm Bureau.
What's softball got to do with helping homeless youth?
A lot, when it comes to raising money and attention. Now, the challenge is to build on the interest and implement plans to help young people without homes.

Seattle Times

Thompson helps Storm beat Mystics 96-86 in OT
Tina Thompson scored 30 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Seattle Storm to a 96-86 overtime win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night.
Thompson helps Storm beat Mystics 96-86 in OT
Tina Thompson scored 30 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Seattle Storm to a 96-86 overtime win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night.
Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint
Satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp. said Tuesday it would not submit a revised bid for Sprint, leaving the path open for the wireless carrier to accept what it already considers a superior offer from Japan's Softbank.
Corps review won’t weigh impact of coal beyond NW
The Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday at a congressional hearing that it will not consider the climate effects of burning U.S. coal in Asia as part of its review of proposed coal-export terminals in the Pacific Northwest.
Local governments spend big to lobby Legislature
Washington’s cities, counties, ports, Indian tribes, public utility districts and school districts spent about $2.5 million lobbying state lawmakers during the regular legislative session — more than any other group.

Skagit Valley Herald

Temporary bridge to open
BURLINGTON — The days of driving detours jammed with traffic from a diverted Interstate 5 are expected to end, after state officials announced Tuesday that the temporary span for the collapsed Skagit
Man injured in logging accident near Concrete
A man was injured in a logging accident this morning near Concrete and airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Collapsed I-5 Skagit bridge to reopen Wednesday
MOUNT VERNON — The Skagit River Bridge will reopen early Wednesday morning with a temporary span, restoring Interstate 5 traffic less than a month after part of the bridge collapsed May 23 when it wa
Hotel dryer catches fire
BURLINGTON — Guests were evacuated for about an hour Monday morning when a large commercial laundry dryer caught fire at a Holiday Inn Express on Andis Road.
Regence inks agreement with PeaceHealth
Patients who have insurance through Regence BlueShield and visit doctors in the PeaceHealth system will not see their health care costs increase, after the two medical giants came to an agreement over