NEWS
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit County Budget and Finance Department has published the preliminary 2026 budget online and is available for public comment through Monday, December 1st, at 4:30 p.m. Written comments can be submitted via email to commissioners@co.skagit.wa.us or mailed to 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, ATT: 2026 Budget. The County Commissioners hosted a televised presentation on Monday, November 17, on the preliminary budget. A recording of the meeting will be available on the TV21 archive page. A public hearing to receive testimony on the preliminary budget proposal is scheduled for Monday, December 1st, at 10:00 a.m. in (read more)
(WINTHROP)– State Route 20 North Cascades Highway has reopened between Ross Dam Trailhead (milepost 134) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171) as of 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17. The road was closed Nov. 13 ahead of a snowy forecast, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Travelers of Washington and Rainy passes should be prepared for winter travel through the mountain passes, and drive for conditions. Stay alert for crews and give plenty of room to snowplows. Never attempt to pass a plow. Closure is based on conditions and travelers should plan for changes with short notice. The earliest closure (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County Parks and Recreation is inviting the Clear Lake community and residents throughout Skagit County to an open house at Clear Lake Historical Association Hall to unveil the preliminary design for phase one of the Centennial Trail extension. Phase one of the project will create a new multi-use trail connection linking Clear Lake Beach Park to the Slavic Gospel Church —an important step in expanding regional trail access, enhancing recreation opportunities, and improving community connectivity, according to a news release from the county. Community members are encouraged to attend, view the initial design concepts, ask questions, (read more)
(OYLMPIA)– The road to Grandma’s house is about to get a lot busier. That is why the Washington State Department of Transportation recommends planning ahead for heavy traffic, delays and potential winter weather this Thanksgiving – wherever pumpkin pies and stuffing may lead you. Millions of people are expected to travel Washington’s highways, waterways, trains and shared use paths over the holiday weekend, according to a news release from WSDOT. WSDOT anticipates delays on major routes, such as Interstate 90, US 2 and I-5, as well as long ferry lines. Consult the agency’s holiday travel charts before heading out. The (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit County Planning Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. Skagit County is conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid format, according to a news release from the county. The Planning Commission is hosting meetings in the Skagit County Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place in Mount Vernon. You may also participate online via Zoom or live stream on Skagit 21. The Planning Commission will be holding a work session to discuss a proposed amendment to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan by removing Policy 7A 1.2 from the Housing Element to facilitate a settlement agreement in response (read more)