NEWS

(ANACORTES)– The westbound State Route 20 right bypass lane at the Sharpes Corner roundabout will close from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, near Anacortes. Westbound SR 20 travelers still may use both lanes through the roundabout. Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will perform guardrail repair during the daytime lane reduction, according to a news release from the agency. People traveling in the area should plan for delays and do their part to keep the road crew safe by slowing down and removing distractions. Receive real-time roadway information via the WSDOT mobile app or the real-time travel map.     (read more)

(GLACIER)– Travelers on State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier should expect alternating traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, just south of the Coal Creek Bridge (milepost 35). Washington State Department of Transportation crews will perform tree maintenance during the lane reduction, according to a news release from the agency. People traveling in the area should plan for delays and do their part to keep the road crew safe by slowing down and removing distractions. Receive real-time roadway information via the WSDOT mobile app or the real-time travel map.     (read more)

(OLYMPIA)- Gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners all love compost. But no one loves the bits of plastic, paper – even glass – that sometimes get mixed in with commercially produced compost. That contamination is unsightly, potentially environmentally harmful, and can cause injuries to people and animals. A new rule proposed by the Washington Department of Ecology is designed to limit contamination in compost, ensure that as much organic material as possible is recovered and work hand-in-hand with broader state efforts to keep food waste out of landfills. This matters because when food waste enters a landfill, it becomes one of the largest     (read more)

(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County Public Works will replace two culverts in east Skagit County during the summer 2026 construction season. Concrete Sauk Valley Road will close at milepost 13 from July 27th through October 23rd, 2026, and South Skagit Highway will close at Stevens Creek from August 3rd through October 26th, 2026, to remove the existing culverts and replace them with new fish-passable structures, according to a news release from the county. No through traffic will be permitted during the closures; however, local access for residents, emergency responders, mail delivery, school transportation, and other essential services will be maintained. Skagit County has contracted     (read more)

(EVERETT)– The public is invited to provide input on the US 2 Trestle Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study alternatives evaluation. Each alternative represents a package of potential improvements on the west end (to I-5 and Everett) and east end (to SR 204, US 2 and Lake Stevens) of the US 2 Trestle, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation. In partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, WSDOT is completing a federal PEL study that requires the following steps: - Develop a “purpose and need” statement - Evaluate and screen alternatives - Identify high-level environmental impacts and potential mitigation     (read more)