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(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County Parks and Recreation is inviting the Clear Lake community and residents throughout Skagit County to an open house at Clear Lake Historical Association Hall to unveil the preliminary design for phase one of the Centennial Trail extension. Phase one of the project will create a new multi-use trail connection linking Clear Lake Beach Park to the Slavic Gospel Church —an important step in expanding regional trail access, enhancing recreation opportunities, and improving community connectivity, according to a news release from the county. Community members are encouraged to attend, view the initial design concepts, ask questions, (read more)
(OYLMPIA)– The road to Grandma’s house is about to get a lot busier. That is why the Washington State Department of Transportation recommends planning ahead for heavy traffic, delays and potential winter weather this Thanksgiving – wherever pumpkin pies and stuffing may lead you. Millions of people are expected to travel Washington’s highways, waterways, trains and shared use paths over the holiday weekend, according to a news release from WSDOT. WSDOT anticipates delays on major routes, such as Interstate 90, US 2 and I-5, as well as long ferry lines. Consult the agency’s holiday travel charts before heading out. The (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit County Planning Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. Skagit County is conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid format, according to a news release from the county. The Planning Commission is hosting meetings in the Skagit County Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place in Mount Vernon. You may also participate online via Zoom or live stream on Skagit 21. The Planning Commission will be holding a work session to discuss a proposed amendment to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan by removing Policy 7A 1.2 from the Housing Element to facilitate a settlement agreement in response (read more)
(NORTH CASCADES)- With a significant snow and rain forecast, the Washington State Department of Transportation will temporarily close State Route 20 North Cascades Highway at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. The closure will be between Ross Dam Trailhead (milepost 134) on the west side and Silver Star gate (milepost 171) on the east side. Drier weather is in the forecast beginning next week, and maintenance and avalanche crews will reassess conditions on Monday, Nov. 17, with the potential to clear and reopen that section of the highway. There is no estimated time to reopen. Reopening the route is not certain and is based on (read more)
(OLYMPIA)- Washington has joined Lumina Foundation’s State Attainment Collaborative, a multi-state initiative to help states revise or adopt goals for ensuring people get education or training that leads to good jobs. The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will lead the state’s efforts, according to a news release from WSAC. This work will build momentum toward Goal 2040: By 2040, three-fourths of adults in the U.S. labor force will have college degrees or other credentials with value that lead to meaningful careers and economic mobility. Through the collaborative, Washington will work alongside education, business, civic, nonprofit and policy leaders (read more)