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🚧 Weekend Lane Closure Update on SB I-5 in Bellingham, WA for Concrete Project
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Burlington, WA. Residents and travelers in the Bellingham area should prepare for a major concrete panel replacement project scheduled for this weekend. A lane closure will take place from 6 a.m. Sunday (5/19) to 6 a.m. Monday (5/20) on the right lane of southbound Interstate 5 between Lakeway Drive (MP 253) and Samish Way (MP 252). The lane reduction allows crews to carry out essential repair work on the interstate and provides time for the new concrete to properly cure. The Samish Way ramp will remain open throughout the duration of the project. While driving through the work zone, please remember that even if crews are not visible, work is still ongoing, and it is crucial to slow down to maintain safety. Motorists should anticipate additional travel time due to the lane closure and plan their routes accordingly.
Samish Indian Nation debuts first village in 125 years to 'bring the elders back home'
The Samish Indian Nation on Friday debuted a new affordable housing project spanning 2 acres of tribal land in Anacortes. The project, called Xwch'ángteng, contains 14 two-bedroom cottages that are ADA-ready, along with a new community center and playground. Samish tribal members who are seniors, disabled, and low-income will get priority for the new cottages, which are each roughly 1,000 square feet. Tom Wooten, tribal chairman of the Samish Indian Nation, said there hasn’t been a Samish village in over 125 years. “We’ve always had people living here, residing at our traditional territories as individuals, but this is the first time we’ve located [Samish elders] in one place,” Wooten said at a ribbon cutting ceremony for Xwch'ángteng on Friday.
BOOMING HEALTH RISK: Whidbey Island Residents Say Jets Are Too Loud
Thousands of residents in the state are impacted by a loud noise that some say is the sound of freedom. It's the sound of military attack jets and a new study has found that the sound may be impacting the health of 74,000 in Washington State. THE STUDY WAS CONDUCTED...
Uncovering The Forgotten History Of Fort Bellingham In Washington State
Throughout Washington, we are reminded of the state's history. Some of the reminders are monuments and historic buildings. However, some of the historical sites are less visible and live on through stories, photos, and historical records. Fort Bellingham is one of those historical sites lost to time. According to Ghost...
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