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[WSDOT North @wsdot_north]

Here's a visual of the rockslide that is fully blocking SR 11/Chuckanut Drive just north of Blanchard Rd.

Seek alternate routes. Emergency crews are on scene. There is no ETA for reopening.

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

Ferry tickets will still be available for purchase at the ferry terminal office in Anacortes or the Skagit County Commissioner's office in Mount Vernon.

Check out our website for more info and sign up for alerts to hear updates regarding the ferry. https://t.co/8d78aetp3h

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

We are thrilled to announce our new electronic ticketing software for the Guemes Island ferry will launch on March 19th! You will soon have the option of pre-purchasing ferry tickets vis Skagit County's website or the Anchor ticketing app on your phone.

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Sign up for ferry alerts via email and text here: https://t.co/XQCp5ixrrx

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Skagit County has adopted the 2025 Guemes Island ferry fare schedule. New fares will start on February 26th and be in effect through December 31st, 2025.

More information and new fare schedule can be found on the ferry website:
https://t.co/8d78aetp3h

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

Skagit County offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

The Clear Lake transfer station will be closed. The Guemes Island ferry will run on a normal schedule.

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

The Planning Commission is currently working through updates to the County Comprehensive Plan and agritourism policies. Please read our full press release for more information on how to apply. https://t.co/qXE0W4kDqG

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

We are looking for applicants for two vacant seats on the Skagit County Planning Commission! Applications due Friday, January 31st at 4:30pm.

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The Guemes Island car ferry will return to service this evening, Monday 1/6, for the 4:30 p.m. sailing. The 4:00 p.m. sailing is cancelled to allow for the transition from the passenger ferry to the car ferry.

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

“Washington state is losing farmland to development faster than much of the rest of the nation. But Skagit County is bucking the trend and providing a road map for others to bolster rural economic development.” ... read more here https://t.co/XOSpyXo0Um

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In 2024, Skagit County, Washington, celebrates five protected farmland properties. Here's a recent feature on one of the five:
https://t.co/ageNgsvSZy

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As the average age of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners continues to rise in the US, at least 1/3 of the working land they steward is projected to change hands. This point of ownership transfer is when farmland is the most vulnerable... https://t.co/SMj7MSWnjj

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

We are also aware that the ferry terminal phone lines are down - we are working as quickly as we can to have them restored.

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The Guemes Island ferry is running about 30 minutes behind due to fog and temporary staffing issues. There will be no second 11:15am ferry. We anticipate being back on schedule with the 1:00pm departure.

[Washington ShakeOut @waShakeOut]

Why should you participate in the Great #ShakeOut?

Check out this short video to learn more about the benefits of this exciting worldwide earthquake drill!

https://t.co/LNTT2jtq4B

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

The Guemes Island ferry webcams are temporarily out of service. We are working to fix the cameras as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!

[WSDOT North @wsdot_north]

UPDATE: SR 20 closure in Marblemount (MP 105) & detour will go thru the weekend, 9/14-15 ‼️
A signed detour is in place. Cross travel on SR 20/NCH remains possible, the highway is open!
Crews ran into a utility issue, which changed the timeline. Stay tuned for updates!

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

The road will be open to traffic each night and all day Saturday and Sunday. We encourage drivers to please exercise caution when driving near this area during work hours and to please make other arrangements for their routes.

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Skagit County Public Works will be closing Pulver Road, just south of Josh Wilson Road, during the day from September 16th through September 26th, excluding the weekend, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

Crews will be extending a culvert under Pulver Road in order to increase the turn radius of the intersection. The improvement will include guard rail and asphalt work and will close the south leg of the intersection to all vehicles during the above hours.