The I-5 bridge collapse over the Skagit River will impact not only I-5 traffic, but the detours will impact local residents because of the increased traffic. As things stand Friday morning, traffic looks to be busy on Riverside Dr. and Burlington Blvd. between East College Way in Mount Vernon and Highway 20 in Burlington.
The I-5 bridge across the Skagit River between Burlington and Mount Vernon collapsed Thursday night. One section of the four sections that cross the river dropped into the river. Several cars were visible shortly after the collapse.
A street construction closure will block vehicle access west on 5th Street at O Ave from Wed., May 22nd for about one week.
Anacortes became the final city to sign on to a proposed Tourism Promotion area which will use an new $2 hotel room tax to creat a Skagit Tourism Bureau to help promote Skagit County.
Three of the four young winners of the city's Safety Poster contest pose for their picture with adults including Mayor Dean Maxwell at Monday night's City Council meeting. From left to right, Alex, Carolyn and Julie, all students at Fidalgo Elementary School. Missing was Kody, a winner from Mt. Erie Elementary.
The City of Anacortes and the city's new water treatment plant were honored for workplace safety excellence by the Department of Labor & Industries at Monday night's City Council meeting.
A man living in an apartment called police on Wednesday to report he was trapped because someone had nailed a large piece of plywood across his front door in what may have been a rent dispute.
The five-day filing period for candidates for the upcoming election ended on Friday and there were no surprises. Three are challenging Mayor Dean Maxwell for Mayor, including the previously-announced Laurie Gere, Mitch Everton and Brian Geer.
The School District and Superintendent Chris Borgen honored High School band teacher Ian Simensen Thursday evening with the Walter A. Brodniak Cultural Education Award, which is given each spring to someone who has "made an outstanding contribution to the cultural arts."
Thanks to all who came out to support your local farmers & cottage businesses. This Saturday should be another great one, perfect for planting your garden with starts from your local farmers.
