NEWS
(OLYMPIA)- On Nov. 5, the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will meet in Aberdeen to discuss how college and career pathways are helping to address regional healthcare needs. The council will host a panel of community partners to explore the landscape of regional healthcare challenges and education solutions. WSAC’s Adult Pathways team will highlight ways Washington Health Corps programs are helping address the state’s shortage of healthcare workers. Other agenda items will focus on college affordability and basic needs supports, according to a news release from WSAC. The meeting will take place at Grays Harbor College on Nov. 5 (read more)
(OLYMPIA)- Tugboats. Street sweepers. Freight switchers. Ambulances. Box trucks. All of these vehicles typically run on diesel engines that produce harmful exhaust. But there is cleaner technology available, and a new, $25 million grant program from the Washington Department of Ecology aims to put more of those clean vehicles to work, according to a news release from the agency. Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller says this is a unique moment for both businesses and nonprofits to shape diesel reduction efforts in Washington. “Diesel exhaust continues to pose significant public health risks in Washington, especially for communities located near industrial operations,” Sixkiller (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County Public Works is in the process of compiling proposed projects for the 2026 – 2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is considered a mid-range planning tool for regionally significant transportation projects that may have state and federal funding. These projects include new construction or improvements to the transportation system under the jurisdiction of the County such as road projects, bridge projects, ferry projects, and trail or non-motorized projects, according to a news release from the county. Skagit County will host a public hearing on the STIP on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. Interested citizens may join (read more)
(MOUNT VERNON)— Skagit Valley College (SVC) will host a military and veterans registration event on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both the Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. The event gives new, current, or returning SVC military and veterans students – including all family members – the opportunity to register for winter classes early to secure their schedules and register in winter quarter classes. Winter quarter starts Jan. 6, according to a news release from SVC. Staff from admissions, placement and testing, financial aid, counseling and advising, and the veterans education office will be on site to assist new (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Negrila as the Skagit County Public Health Director. Monica will officially start the position on November 1st, 2025. She has previously served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives within the Commissioners’ Office and was responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of North Star, according to a news release from the county. Monica Negrila brings extensive experience in behavioral health and human services, with a strong focus on strategic planning, program development, and community engagement in both the public and non-profit sectors. Before (read more)