NEWS
(GLACIER)– Beginning at 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway will reopen from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through the holidays. This will restore temporary, daily access east of Glacier to the Mt. Baker Ski Area and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Flaggers or temporary traffic signals will alternate eastbound and westbound traffic through a single lane between mileposts 41 and 44. People should expect delays. Contractors working for the WSDOT are developing a strategy to make permanent repairs to SR 542. Details will be released when they are (read more)
(SEATTLE)– It’s better than a one-horse open sleigh, so there will be a lot of people using Washington State Ferries to get to their destinations this holiday season. Around 700,000 passengers are expected from Friday, Dec. 19, through Wednesday, Dec. 31, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Those boarding in a vehicle should be ready for long waits. The expected surge, combined with the restoration of full domestic service earlier this year, is projected to push 2025 ridership above 20 million. That would mark the system’s first return to that level since 2019. People boarding a vessel in (read more)
(SKYKOMISH)– Emergency work to remove debris on US 2 east of Skykomish will begin Saturday, Dec. 20. The emergency contract with Granite Construction covers a 2-mile stretch of the road between mileposts 52 and 54 just east of Skykomish. Emergency repairs include debris removal and streambed repairs. This emergency project is expected to last 30 days, with contractors working around the clock. Maintenance crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation were forced to close the highway Wednesday, Dec. 10, between Index and Coles Corner (mileposts 35-85) due to multiple washouts and mudslides. On Thursday, Dec. 11, the closure was extended to include Tumwater Canyon on (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County officials have lifted all flood-related evacuation notices as the Skagit River has receded below flood stage, according to a news release from the county. Residents are encouraged to return home safely while remaining cautious of potential hazards, including road closures and contaminated floodwater. As recovery efforts begin, Skagit County is focused on providing assistance and resources to those affected by the recent flooding, including information on obtaining disaster assistance, disposal of flood debris, and other recovery resources. The Skagit River crested at approximately 30 feet in both Concrete and Mount Vernon around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County households affected by recent flooding can begin to dispose of debris for free on Friday, December 19th, at the Skagit County Recycling and Transfer Station, located at 14104 Ovenell Road in Mount Vernon. The site operates Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., according to a news release from the county. The facility will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Items accepted at the transfer station for free by households affected by flooding: - Drywall - Insulation - Flooring/Carpet - Furniture - Appliances - Similar household items - Select household (read more)