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Wednesday, June 19 2013

The temporary span of the I-5 Skagit River bridge re-opened this morning after being closed since May 23 after the northernmost span fell into the river. The temporary span is narrower than the original span.

I-5 Bridge collapse

Temporary I-5 bridge to open Wednesday

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.

Crosscut

Will an extra $320 million patch things up around Olympia?
A new state revenue forecast gives the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee more money for the upcoming budget. But are they any nearer a deal?
Train Wreck: Can 'Seattle Process' learn from the Monorail?
Commentary: Dick Falkenbury's Monorail memoir is as much an indictment of Seattle's planning doldrums as a look back at the failed transit project he pushed.
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.

Seattle Times

Wheat scare leaves farmers in limbo
The discovery of rogue genetically modified wheat on an Oregon farm led two countries to halt their wheat orders, and a USDA announcement hasn’t calmed worries. Northwest farmers will soon face a decision on whether to keep planting wheat.
The Stranger seems to be sticking with the mayor in re-election campaign
Any remaining doubt about who The Stranger newspaper would back in this year’s crowded mayor’s race is probably settled by a story the weekly paper posted today. In it, The Stranger’s political writers praise Mayor Mike McGinn for his “frankness” — the absolute ni
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.
Alaska Airlines clarifies boarding for turboprops
Passengers must still board through security gates when Alaska Airlines switches to turboprop aircraft for flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage.
Traffic returns to Wash. bridge that collapsed
Cars and trucks are rolling again across the Interstate 5 Skagit River bridge, restoring the traffic flow on the main route between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Skagit Valley Herald

Car hits man on Highway 20
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — A 21-year-old Burlington man was injured early this morning after being hit by a car on Highway 20 at Collins Road.
Skagit River Bridge reopens
After being closed since its collapse May 23, the Interstate 5 Skagit River Bridge has reopened this morning in both directions.
La Conner’s great sandwich board debate
LA CONNER — It was the big ice cream cone sign outside La Conner Lunch Box and Sweet Shoppe on First Street that helped them stay in business after a relocation.
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.