NEWS
(OLYMPIA)— The 2026 Student Mock Election is officially open to Washington state K-12 students and educators today, Thursday, Oct. 1, through Election Day, Nov. 3. The Office of the Secretary of State encourages all students and educators to participate. The Student Mock Election is a non-partisan, educational event that teaches how to be an informed voter, promotes civic awareness and participation, and gives students hands-on experience with the democratic process by allowing them to cast votes on issues and candidates using grade-appropriate lessons, according to a news release from the Office of the Secretary of State. “The Student Mock Election is more than (read more)
(OLYMPIA)– A trash can isn't always around when you need one. So this fall, the Washington Department of Ecology is helping drivers take one with them. Ecology's “Simple As That" campaign is teaming up with car washes across Washington to hand out, free reusable car litter bags, helping drivers keep their cars tidy and making it easier to hold onto trash until it can be properly thrown away. The campaign mascot, Kevin the Marmot, is spreading the word through a series of videos to highlight how everyone has a role to play in litter prevention, according to a news release (read more)
(GLACIER)– State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway Road to Artist Point (milepost 47-54) will close daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 1. This road closure will allow Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews to safely prepare the highway for the annual winter closure by making pavement and road shoulder repairs and removing hazardous trees, according to a news release from WSDOT. People who recreate throughout the year should visit the Glacier Public Service Center to get required permits and check weather conditions ahead of their outdoor adventures. People can find real-time updates for the (read more)
(EDMONDS)– BNSF will close the railroad crossing at Main Street and Railroad Avenue in Edmonds for track repairs from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, through 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. The closure will block access to the Edmonds ferry terminal, so service to and from Kingston will be suspended, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The last sailings on Tuesday, Oct. 6 will be: 6:10 p.m. from Kingston 7 p.m. from Edmonds Service is scheduled to resume with the following sailings on Wednesday, Oct. 7: 9:35 a.m. from Kingston 10:20 a.m. from Edmonds These times depend on the (read more)
(MOUNT VERNON)– The State Route 536 Skagit River/Division Street Bridge will close to traffic in both directions for two weeks beginning the first week of November to complete a bridge painting project nearly four months early. Provided weather cooperates, this change should allow the Washington State Department of Transportation to open the bridge in both directions and restore full access to Mount Vernon businesses and communities on either side of the Skagit River in time for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, according to a news release from WSDOT. Heavy rain during the full closure could delay reopening the bridge. “We (read more)