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Skagit River bridge collapses
May 23 2013, 9:09 PM The four-lane Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River collapsed about 7 p.m. Thursday, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.
No Flight operations scheduled at OLF May 26 to June 1
May 23 2013, 1:50 PM Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station are scheduled to occur at Outlying Field Coupeville, from Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23.
Island County sheriff bows out of boat grant
Sheriff Mark Brown withdraws from a joint grant sought by the Port of South Whidbey and Island County Sheriff May 23 2013, 9:15 AM Marine safety will continue to hit the water with a couple of near antique boats owned by the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
Whidbey’s first coatimundi chase ends with success
At top, a coatimundi named Jack eyes a visitor who disturbs his relaxation time. In the middle photo, Rhonda Galbraith soothes Jack as he sits for an interview. She was thrilled when friends found him when he was lost, wandering along Lone Lake Road. Above, Jack runs away from a pursuer on Lone Lake Road. Passerby Erin Hanson said several women were chasing him. Eventually, they managed to get him back home. - Photos by Jim Larsen / The Record and Erin Hanson May 23 2013, 8:37 AM Jack lies peacefully on one couch cushion stacked atop another, eyes closed, the picture of innocence. Hardly the type of fellow one would suspect of kicking off South Whidbey’s first wild coatimundi chase.
Island County coroner named 2013 Health Hero
Dr. Robert Bishop, Health Hero Award winner, hangs his recognition on his wall. - Photo courtesy ICHAB May 21 2013, 2:18 PM The Island County Healthy Advisory Board recently recognized Dr. Robert Bishop with the Linda Lee Martens Memorial Health Hero Award of the Year for 2013.
Langley Main Street Association shuttle wins state award
The Langley Shuttle loaded with many of its partners: City planner Jeff Arango, co-pilot Ava Marx, LMSA board member Fred Lundahl, LMSA president Janet Ploof, LMSA interns Erin and Laura Hilton, city councilwoman Rene Neff, Mayor Fred McCarthy, city councilman Jim Sundberg and Port Commissioner Curt Gordon. - Michaela Marx Wheatley / The Record May 21 2013, 2:16 PM Record staff Langley’s free shuttle is now an award-winning free shuttle.
MRI breast scan funded at Whidbey General Hospital
Ann Merriman stands with the MRI at Whidbey General Hospital. - Photo courtesy of Whidbey General Hospital May 21 2013, 2:13 PM At the Whidbey General Hospital Foundation fundraising soiree held May 4, James Konopik presented a $20,000 check from Island Thrift to the fundraising campaign to buy a breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan system for the hospital. The assembled guests cheered. Foundation president, Bert Speir, accepted the gift, saying, “Island Thrift has been a steadfast partner in the foundation’s efforts to support high- quality health care in our community. They honor us with this generous gift and we honor them for their dedication and service.”
HUB pushes garden cart for six-day-a-week funding
The HUB will raffle off this cart loaded with $800 worth of home and garden supplies. Last year, the cart raised money for the youth after-school hangout in Langley. - Photo courtesy of The HUB May 21 2013, 2:13 PM RECORD STAFF The HUB is going green for money this spring.
South Whidbey school board to tour Outdoor Classroom
May 21 2013, 2:08 PM South Whidbey School District board members will roll up their pant legs and walk around the Outdoor Classroom today.
Shop to violin music at Tilth Farmers Market in Bayview
May 21 2013, 2:08 PM Violin virtuoso Alex Bonesteel performs live from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market on Sunday, May 26. He plays a wide range of lively Celtic to classical music.