NEWS
(OLYMPIA)— The 2024 “Mark the Ballot” campaign from the Washington Office of the Secretary of State measurably increased public trust in the state’s election system and raised awareness of the ways state and local election officials work to keep vote-by-mail ballots secure. According to post-campaign survey results, people who reported seeing the “Mark the Ballot” campaign expressed 36% more confidence in the state government to do what’s best and fair, and 12% more trust in Washington’s election officials. They were also able to identify 15% more security measures used to safeguard the vote, according to a news release from the Office (read more)
(MOUNT VERNON)- Skagit Valley College is hosting the Clean Energy and Sustainability Fair in celebration of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 and will focus on environmental conservation, clean energy jobs, environmental advocacy, and clean energy technology. The fair is free and open to the public and will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Knutzen Cardinal Center and Tollefson Plaza at the college’s Mount Vernon campus, according to a news release from SVC. There will be music, crafts, and a plant sale. Highlights of the fair include activities and information tables focused on sustainable gardening, native (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the board of the Housing Authority of Skagit County (HASC). The search for a new board member comes in response to the resignation of board member Daniel Valdez, on April 7th, according to a news release from the county. Valdez served two years of his original five-year term, and was named chair of the board by his peers shortly after his appointment by the County in 2023. HASC is a taxpayer-funded public agency that administers federal Housing Choice Vouchers and develops and preserves housing for low-income (read more)
(OLYMPIA)– Washingtonians are a crucial step closer to applying for e-bike rebates. The Washington State Department of Transportation has launched its WE-Bike program website. A link to apply for a rebate will be available on that website starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, until noon Wednesday, April 23. The state is offering more than $4 million in instant rebates to reduce the upfront cost of e-bikes and eligible accessories, making active transportation more affordable. The program will provide about 10,000 rebates. Each person may qualify for either $300 or $1,200, depending on their income eligibility, according to a news release from the WSDOT. Interested residents (read more)
(OLYMPIA)— County elections offices throughout Washington have mailed ballots to eligible voters in 23 counties participating in the April 22 Special Election. Approximately 43% of Washington’s more than 5 million registered voters will have the opportunity to cast a ballot in the special election. Statewide, ballots will include 39 total measures across 39 districts, with races including school districts, fire districts, and hospitals, according to a news release from the Office of the Secretary of State. Voters participating in the April Special Election must return their ballots by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. Ballots can be returned by mail, placed in an official county ballot (read more)