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Feds look for temporary fix after I-5 collapse
Federal officials were searching the country for a possible temporary replacement for a bridge that collapsed along the crucial Interstate 5 corridor, but Washington Gov. Jay Inslee cautioned Friday that major disruptions will last for weeks, if...
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SKAGIT BRIDGE COLLAPSE
Washington bridge collapse: 'A white flash, and cold water'
Dan Sligh was on his way to a camping trip with his wife and Navy colleagues when he noticed the oversized truck in front of him on Interstate 5 seemed about four feet too wide on the right side for the bridge they were approaching near Mount Vernon, Wash.
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SKAGIT BRIDGE COLLAPSE
'Horrified' trucker watched I-5 bridge collapse in rearview mirror
A truck hauling an oversized load of drilling equipment hit an overhead bridge girder on the major route between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the interstate into the river below as the driver watched the structure collapse in his rearview mirror.
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SKAGIT BRIDGE COLLAPSE
WTA's Mount Vernon express now requires free transfer
The express bus from Bellingham to Mount Vernon now makes its last stop at the Chuckanut Park and Ride in north Burlington, after the Skagit River bridge over Interstate 5 collapsed on Thursday, May 23.
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WHATCOM BUSINESS
Gas prices not expected to spike from Skagit River bridge collapse
Industry experts say the collapse of the Skagit River bridge on Interstate 5 shouldn't have a major impact on Whatcom County gas prices.
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LOCAL NEWS
DOT has posted detours around collapsed I-5 bridge
The Washington Transportation Department has posted a detour around the collapsed Interstate 5 over the Skagit River - but urges drivers to avoid the area if possible.
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WHATCOM BUSINESS
Ferndale's Airport Shuttle had close call on Skagit River bridge, may add express run
For the Airporter Shuttle, the collapse of the Skagit River bridge on Interstate 5 was a close call.
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SKI TO SEA
Ski to Sea officials expand hours for teams to pick up race packet
BELLINGHAM Ski to Sea teams will get more time to pick up their race packets on Saturday, May 25, because of delays caused by the Thursday collapse of the Skagit River bridge on Interstate 5, race officials announced.
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LOCAL NEWS
What's closed in Whatcom County for Memorial Day
Government offices and schools will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Grocery stores, Bellis Fair, most retail stores and restaurants will be open. Some smaller stores will be closed.
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CRIME
Bellingham man admits to kidnapping driver, trying to kidnap another
BELLINGHAM - A Bellingham man faces 20 years in prison for a 34-hour crime spree that entailed an armed burglary, two kidnapping attempts, a carjacking and taking a hostage.
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SKI TO SEA
Fairhaven Festival has food, fun and its own beer garden on Ski to Sea Sunday
BELLINGHAM - Fairhaven Festival organizers are willing to cede the title of "Eighth Leg of the Race" to the beer garden near Ski to Sea's finish line at Marine Park. The festival's own beer garden, on McKenzie Avenue between 10th and 11th streets, stands on its own.







