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@wsdot_north22 Apr 2025
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.
Large rocks and boulders cover a roadway.

ALT Large rocks and boulders cover a roadway.

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@wsdot_north22 Apr 2025
UPDATE: A rockslide on SR 11/Chuckanut Drive just north of Blanchard Rd in Bow is blocking all lanes. State Patrol, Incident Response and maintenance crews are on scene. Seek alternate routes. This may be an extended closure.
A map highlighting SR 11 where the road is closed indicated with a red circle and an exclamation point in the center.

ALT A map highlighting SR 11 where the road is closed indicated with a red circle and an exclamation point in the center.

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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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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. skagitcounty.net/Departments…
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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: skagitcounty.net/Departments…
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Sign up for ferry alerts via email and text here: public.govdelivery.com/accou…
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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.
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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 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. skagitcounty.net/Departments…
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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.
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“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 cascadiadaily.com/2025/jan/0…
Skagit farmland preservation efforts buck WA trend of agriculture loss | Cascadia Daily News

Skagit farmland preservation efforts buck WA trend of agriculture loss | Cascadia Daily News

Program has protected more than 15,000 acres of prime food-producing land.

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In 2024, Skagit County, Washington, celebrates five protected farmland properties. Here's a recent feature on one of the five: skagittalk.com/2024/12/17/hi…
High-Profile Skagit Farm Property Protected with Farmland Legacy Program - SkagitTalk

High-Profile Skagit Farm Property Protected with Farmland Legacy Program - SkagitTalk

For years, 80 acres of Skagit County farmland bordering Chuckanut Drive and Interstate 5 held the eye of developers. Mark Houser, who co-owns the land with his siblings and their children, received...

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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... skagitcounty.net/Departments…
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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.
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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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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! youtube.com/watch?v=Qf_cOlIU…
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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!
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@wsdot_north11 Sep 2024
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!
The road closure has been extended State Route 20 for fish passage construction. A signed detour around the closure is in place.

ALT The road closure has been extended State Route 20 for fish passage construction. A signed detour around the closure is in place.

A crane lowers a culvert footing of the fish passage structure into the Olson Creek fish passage channel. The complete structure will go under the State Route 20, which is currently closed for this work.

ALT A crane lowers a culvert footing of the fish passage structure into the Olson Creek fish passage channel. The complete structure will go under the State Route 20, which is currently closed for this work.

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@wsdot_north9 Sep 2024
STARTING NOW, 6AM, 9/9 in Marblemount 4-day closure of SR 20 near Ranger Station Rd (between MPs 104 & 105) ➡️Until 6AM, 9/13 ➡️Follow the signed detour, give yourself extra time ➡️FREIGHT ALERT: Loads greater than 23 tons will need to seek alternative routes or delay travels
Travelers and recreators should expect to see fish passage construction along SR 20 at mileposts 94 and 105. A four-day full closure begins at 6 a.m. Sept. 9 until 6 a.m. Sept. 13 on SR 20 between mileposts 104 and 105 in Marblemount. A signed detour will be in place.

ALT Travelers and recreators should expect to see fish passage construction along SR 20 at mileposts 94 and 105. A four-day full closure begins at 6 a.m. Sept. 9 until 6 a.m. Sept. 13 on SR 20 between mileposts 104 and 105 in Marblemount. A signed detour will be in place.

FREIGHT ALERT: A signed detour will be in place. Plan ahead, allow extra time and expect delays. The detour route over the Marblemount Bridge has a load rating of 23 tons. Loads greater than 23 tons will need to seek alternative routes or delay travels.

ALT FREIGHT ALERT: A signed detour will be in place. Plan ahead, allow extra time and expect delays. The detour route over the Marblemount Bridge has a load rating of 23 tons. Loads greater than 23 tons will need to seek alternative routes or delay travels.

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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.
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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.
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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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