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I-5 Skagit River bridge collapses; people, cars in the water
The northern most section of the I-5 bridge spanning the Skagit River collapsed Thursday, shortly before 7 p.m., hurtling several cars and people into the water. Click on this article for an early report by Journal sister paper The Skagit Valley Herald.
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Morris' wireless bill signed into law
House Bill 1183, sponsored by state Rep. Jess Morris, 40th District, updates Washington’s State Environmental Policy Act review process regarding wireless structures, exempting those that are constructed atop existing buildings and commercial or industrial areas.
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Council selects Enumclaw administrator for county manager post | Update
Thomas has been city administrator of the city of Enumclaw, population 10,669, Wash., since 2010. Before that, he was director of the city's Department of Community and Economic Development for five years.
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Interest proves uneven in race for public office
Incumbent Felix Menjivar will face a pair of opponents in the race for Position 3 on the town council. Meanwhile, Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher and 21 other candidates are unopposed for election.
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San Juan Island's Mulligan resigns from OPALCO board
Although no final decision has been made, the board previously backed the broadband initiative as a means to enhance its electricity delivery through “Smart Grid” technology, better conserve energy use, and boost communication capability of emergency service.
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SJ fire department in, EMS out in new public safety boat deal
Sheriff Rob Nou had been hopeful that the boat, which would be built entirely by federal dollars, would serve as a replacement for the department's aging 28-foot Boston Whaler, stationed on Orcas, as well as offering increased fire-fighting ability and on-the-water ambulance service for public safety agencies across the county.
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County manager candidates: and then there were two
The county manager, who is expected to be paid about $150,000 a year, will assist the new 3-person county council in overseeing the functions of local government and those departments not managed by another elected county official, such as the sheriff, auditor or prosecuting attorney.
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Orcas woman contests 5-year prison term
Judge cites long record of drug, property crimes for length of latest sentence, 60 months in prison.
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County prevails in 'open meetings' lawsuit; appeal 'likely'
Although Judge Alan Hancock discussed and dismissed a number of factual and legal issues associated with the case, the crux of his decision, based upon Washington appellate precedents, stated that, “for the purposes of OPMA, a meeting occurs only if a majority or quorum of the governing body is present.”
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Consignment Treasures seeks new land-use permit
The new permit application seeks approval of construction plans, change of use of two buildings, and for approval of drop-off of all recyclables.
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New face for historic Friday Harbor home
She was honored by the Town of Friday Harbor as the 2013 recipient of the “Partners in Preservation” award, May 8, on the front steps of the restored bungalow at 460 Argyle Avenue.
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Transportation voucher program continues
The Voucher Program is a public-private partnership of transportation providers and local social services agencies which provides community access to 180 transportation-vulnerable community members.
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Melee over money, burglar targets booze, Chihuahua nearly barbecued ; San Juan County Sheriff's Log
— A Seattle woman could possibly face criminal charges for leaving a chihuahua inside a Honda sedan, in the sun and without water, after parking it in downtown Friday Harbor. The incident is under review as a potential case of animal neglect.
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Council airs dissatisfaction over aerial photos contract
The county will likely be stuck with paying $122,000 for a new slate of aerial photographs despite mounting displeasure from the council with both the process and terms of the three-year contract, according to the county prosecuting attorney.
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Bellingham man dies in diving accident on San Juan Island
The 47-year-old began complaining about having difficulty breathing while ascending from a depth of about 60 feet below the surface, near Dinner Island. He reportedly collapsed while trying to climb back onboard the boat and fell backwards into the water.
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Yearly chip seal roadwork begins May 14 on San Juan
It'll take 11 work days to chip seal 18 miles of roadway and an additional seven days to fog seal 32 miles of roads. The work is expected to be complete by June 28. First up? Golf Course Road. Others are...
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SUV destroyed by fire Monday morning
Firefighters doused the blaze with nearly 700 gallons of water before it was extinguished. The man was westbound on Roche Harbor Road at about 9 a.m. when fire broke out in the underbelly of the early '90s SUV.
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Town digs in, ‘shovel ready’
That dispute, though, only concerns a small part of a “town stimulus program” that Wilson and the town council have implemented to improve the “infrastructure” and the flow of traffic around town - and at the same time, get people working.
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Contract snags slow handover of Orcas, San Juan dumps
Glitches in negotiations and financing are causing frustration and impatience on all sides, as schedules slip and costs mount in the county's ongoing effort to privatize solid waste and recycling operations on Orcas and San Juan islands
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Learn to be a master composter/recycler — for free
Participants will learn the ins and outs of composting, vermi-composting, soil building and recycling over the course of the four-week program, which includes a field to Mount Vernon. The program is offered to any county resident.
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