Navy Search and Rescue crew helps with Skagit Bridge rescues
Jennifer Buchanan / The Daily Herald, Everett
Rescuers search for victims of the bridge collapse on Interstate 5 in Skagit County. Three people suffered minor injuries.
Bridge collapse adds to Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry traffic, delays mounting
Travelers trying to get onto Whidbey Island using the Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry can expect 3-hour delays into Friday evening.
Life’s new chapter
Bill Storey likes to say that life doesn’t end at age 50.
In a way, it just begins.
Storey is 83, long retired from military service and freelance journalism, and is enjoying a new chapter in his life in Oak Harbor as a novelist.
County planning chief's job offered to Oregon candidate
An Oregon planning director was offered the job of Island County planning chief Monday.
David Wechner, head of the Josephine County Planning Department, was unanimously selected for the job by the Island County Board of Commissioners during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting.
Wechner was offered the job Monday afternoon but asked the commissioners for 24 hours to make a decision on whether to accept it.
13 Wildcats earn 1st-team, all-conference honors
First-team, all-league honors went to 13 Oak Harbor High School spring athletes, the Western Conference announced Friday, May 24.
No Flight operations scheduled at OLF May 26 to June 1
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.
Rodeheffer 11th, Richardson 12th at state meet | Track
Oak Harbor High School's John Rodeheffer placed 11th and Clayton Richardson 12th in the 1,600 meter finals at the first day of the state 3A track meet at Mount Tahoma High School Thursday, May 23.
Skagit River bridge collapses
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.
The heir apparent; Gibbon on track to succeed Schulte as OH schools chief
With a solid foundation in place and a groundswell of positive momentum, Lance Gibbon is interested in continuing to build on the successes he’s seen take place around him in the Oak Harbor School District.
It appears he will get that chance.
Congressman Larsen introduces jobs bill | Press Release
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today introduced a jobs bill that will help small and medium-sized businesses grow by equipping them with tools to compete for federal, state and local government contracts.
Larsen’s bill would lower costs and increase funding for Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) which help businesses meet requirements for government contracts.
Leete grabs 9th at state tournament | Golf
Oak Harbor High School's Annie Leete, behind a strong first round, secured a top-10 finish at the 3A girls state golf tournament at the Lewis River Golf Course in Woodland Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21 and 22.
