Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
- The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River.
▶ WHAT WENT WRONG? Arch-shaped truss made clearance too low
▶ REPAIRS: Gov. Inslee says bridge repair will cost $15M
▶ LOCAL: 7 Pierce bridges overseen by state required repair or replacement
▶ DETOURS: Collapsed bridge was used by 71,000 cars a day
▶ TRANSIT: Amtrak to add one daily roundtrip between Seattle, Bellingham
▶ BUSINESS: Bridge closure’s impact on commerce unclear
▶ SURVIVOR: Plunge "like a roller coaster where you're not attached”
▶ ADJUSTING PLANS: Wedding will carry on despite traffic hassles
▶ WEEKEND: Plan ahead for smooth traveling this Memorial Day weekend
▶ PHOTO GALLERY: Interstate 5 bridge collapses over Skagit River
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Project pork rib: Finding smoky perfection at barbecue restaurants in Pierce County
Restaurant critic Sue Kidd tackled a meaty challenge - smoked pork ribs. Travel with her across Pierce County - from Tacoma to Sumner - as she reviews ribs at six barbecue restaurants that cook their meats slow-and-low over wood.
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State lawmakers vote 'no' on flaws, 'yes' to photo retouching
In a note digitally embedded in the photo of State Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver — now posted on the Legislature’s website — a legislative staffer conveyed how Benton “would like to slightly ‘fix’ a few things about his picture.”
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Skagit bridge closure's impact on commerce unclear
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Political Buzz: Transportation leaders not sure bridge collapse necessitates more maintenance money
Word on the Street: Puyallup City Council approves appointments to new citizens task force on homelessness
Lights & Sirens: Fife man who held 4-year-old son hostage fatally shot by police
Beyond the Column: Repay a Good Samaritan: Eat at Alfred's Cafe
Learning Curve: Peninsula School District also bows out of charter school game
Slowdown Lowdown: On ramp from SR 16 to northbound I-5 to close at 11 p.m. for repair work after crash
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White River's Liebel holds off rivals for state hurdles crown
Coming off his best performance of the year in last week’s West Central District championships, White River's Devin Liebel led from start to finish Friday night in cruising to the 110 hurdles crown at Mount Tahoma Stadium.
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Southbound Schuster Parkway to close next week for roadwork
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