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NTSB says several factors led to bridge collapse

Jul. 15 2014 4 minutes read
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The collapse of the I-5 Skagit River bridge that was struck by a truck carrying an oversize load was ultimately caused by a series of deficiencies in a system intended to safeguard the passage of oversized loads over Washington roadways, the NTSB determined in a meeting Tuesday.

Paving work to continue

Art Shotwell Jul. 15 2014 1 minute read

The city Public Works Department is moving forward with the second phase of the Q & R Ave. paving project. 

Police Blotter, July 5 - 10, 2014

Jul. 12 2014 8 minutes read

A runner on the Loop Road of Washington Park was disappointed to return from her run and find that her truck had been stolen in the 40 minutes she was gone..  

Inslee tours water treatment plant

Art Shotwell Jul. 10 2014 1 minute read
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Mayor Gere greets Governor Inslee as city Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer watches during a tour of the city’s water treatment plant in the Riverbend area of Mount Vernon earlier this week.

Capsized yacht returns home

Art Shotwell Jul. 9 2014 1 minute read
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The $10-million luxury yacht that capsized while being launched two months ago was gingerly moved back to boatbuilder Northern Marine Wednesday morning by an eight-person crew from house-movers Nickel Brothers.

Kukutali Preserve Beckons

Jul. 9 2014 2 minutes read
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The parking lot is open, and the trails are inviting everyone to walk out onto Kiket Island.

Adult Show & Tell

Jul. 9 2014 1 minute read
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On Tuesday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m., local personal historian Teru Lundsten will facilitate another “Adult Show & Tell,” this one at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center.

Sunset Beach naturalist program set

Art Shotwell Jul. 9 2014 2 minutes read

Beach Naturalists will share some of their favorite wonders of the animals and plants that live among the rocks at Sunset Beach.

Recreational pot moratorium lifted

Art Shotwell Jul. 8 2014 2 minutes read

The City Council lifted a moratorium on recreational marijuana, including the growing, processing and retail sales in the city. But, the Council voted not to allow sales in the commercial core.

Council backs $20 car tab proposal

Art Shotwell Jul. 8 2014 2 minutes read

The City Council has voted to allow city staff to draft an ordinance which would create transportation benefit district with a $20 city vehicle license tab fee to help pay for badly-needed street maintenance.

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