NEWS
(LACEY)– Snowplows are tuned up. Salt sheds are stocked. The Washington State Department of Transportation has geared up for another winter of snow, ice and changing road conditions. For WSDOT, winter operations are a year-round effort. Every fall, maintenance technicians, mechanics and area superintendents inspect and repair equipment, order supplies, train crews and plan for the winter storms ahead. About 1,500 highway maintenance workers statewide help keep highways passable through the winter months, according to a news release from WSDOT. But even the most prepared crews can’t do it alone. WSDOT is asking the public to do their part to (read more)
(MOUNT VERNON)— On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees announced the selection of three finalists who will be considered for the college’s next president. A national search has been in process since spring of this year, according to a news release from SVC. The finalists are: - Dr. Thomas Broxson, Vice President for Instruction and Chief Academic Officer, Clover Park Technical College - Dr. Monique Guillory, President, Dillard University - Dr. Christine Moxam Vice Chancellor of Students Affairs, St. Louis Community College Dr. Thomas A. Broxson has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, including (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Washington Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision finding recall petitions and the appeals pursued by Cody Hart, Derrill Fussell, Timothy Garrison, Larry Jensen, Kathy LaFreniere, and Kevin Ewing were frivolous, according to a news release from Skagit County. The petitioners sought to recall Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Weyrich, County Commissioners Peter Browning and Ron Wesen and retired Commissioner Lisa Janicki for claimed defects in oaths of three superior court judges, a district court commissioner, and two deputy prosecutors. The petitioners’ same claims had been rejected in multiple prior cases. The Supreme Court opinion found: (read more)
(EVERETT)– Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Oct. 16, following more than 8-months of operations supporting regional security and operations in the Indo-Pacific, according to a news release from the Navy. After departing San Diego on Feb. 1, Benfold conducted operations to strengthen regional stability and partnerships, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. Benfold steamed more than 20,000 nautical miles across the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations. The crew executed three ammunition transfers with zero mishaps and successfully on-loaded in excess (read more)
(OLYMPIA)— County elections offices statewide will mail ballots to every eligible voter for the Nov. 3 General Election by Friday, Oct. 16. Over 5.1 million registered voters will be mailed a ballot for the midterm elections. Voters will decide on local, state, and federal contests, as well as three statewide ballot measures, according to a news release from the Office of the Secretary of State. Voters participating in the election must return their ballot by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Office of the Secretary of State strongly encourages voters to return their ballot using an official ballot drop box. If voters need (read more)