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.
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.
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.
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.
A proposal by City Council member Erica Pickett for the city's two large supermarkets to change 5 cents for each paper or plastic carry-out bag used drew mixed comments when it came up for Council discussion this week.
Crews worked through the weekend making repairs, pouring concrete and finishing construction of the steel framework on the first of two temporary bridge spans designed to bridge the gap in the I-5 Bridge.
