NEWS
(BURLINGTON)– Skagit Transit signed three grant agreements with the Federal Transit Administration on Aug. 7, securing federal funding to advance Phases 2 and 3 of its new operations facility. The funding will support construction of the next phases of the facility in Burlington. With the grant agreements executed, Skagit Transit plans to solicit a general contractor in September, with Phase 2 construction targeted to begin in November 2026, according to a news release from Skagit Transit. “Signing these agreements is a major milestone for Skagit Transit and the culmination of more than 18 months of work to move this project forward,” said Skagit Transit CEO Crystle (read more)
(MOUNT VERNON)— Skagit Valley College has received a $1.4 million grant from Ballmer Group to support the continued growth of Maestros para el Pueblo, a collaborative initiative that expands access to higher education and prepares students to become educators in the communities they call home. Through the grant, Maestros: Expanding Access to Education Pathways through Servingness and Regional Impact, the college and its partners will strengthen the infrastructure and support systems needed to increase the program's reach and long-term sustainability, according to a news release from SVC. Through a unique partnership with Mount Vernon School District, Burlington-Edison School District, and Western (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Due to the continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington State, the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office is implementing a complete burn ban effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor open burning in unincorporated Skagit County. The only exception is agricultural burning, which may continue only when conducted in accordance with applicable state and local regulations and any required permits, according to a news release from the county. Propane fire tables and other gas-fueled cooking appliances are permitted during (read more)
(ANACORTES)– State Route 20 will be reduced to a single lane for 19 days around the clock beginning Monday morning, Aug. 17, near Campbell Lake Road. The work is part of an intersection improvement project. An automated traffic signal will alternate traffic through the three-way intersection near milepost 46 from 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. People traveling through the area should expect delays, especially during busier travel times, according to a news release from the Office of the Secretary of State. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin building up and grading the intersection so (read more)
(OLYMPIA)- Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs appointed Melody Sky Weaver to serve as the next Washington State Librarian. Weaver brings more than two decades of public library experience to the role. She will begin her tenure at the Washington State Library on Oct. 1, according to a news release from the Office of the Secretary of State. “My mission is to transform lives through the power of libraries,” Weaver said. “I consider this my calling in public service. I am profoundly honored to assume the role of Washington State Librarian.” Weaver currently serves as the Community Services Director for (read more)