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RET Physical Therapy is organizing a park clean-up event in Earth, Texas, on April 26, 2025, in honor of Earth Day. The initiative aims to promote environmental awareness and community engagement. Participants will gather at Edgewater Park Township to contribute to local beautification efforts.
Skagit County will host a ceremony on April 25, 2025, to honor unclaimed remains at Mount Vernon Cemetery. The event aims to provide dignity and recognition to those who have passed without identification.
Skagit County commissioners appointed Michael See as the new Public Works Director and County Engineer on April 24, 2025. See, previously the assistant director, will oversee various public works projects in the county. This leadership change aims to enhance the efficiency of local infrastructure management.
A webinar series for federal workers will continue on April 24, 2025, to educate participants about Washington state benefits and reemployment opportunities. The Employment Security Department will host the web conference, aimed at enhancing employment security for federal employees.
Skagit County commissioners approved an option agreement to acquire Haller Farm for an estuary restoration project. This initiative aligns with Earth Day celebrations and aims to enhance local environmental services.
The Skagit Valley Family YMCA will host the annual Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run & Walk on April 23, 2025. This event aims to support the Special Olympics and bring together the community in Burlington, Ontario. Participants can look forward to a day of fun and charitable activities.
Thurston County released unemployment numbers for March 2025, revealing shifts in workforce dynamics amid evolving job security concerns. The data, provided by the Employment Security Department, highlights ongoing trends in unemployment rates.
Skagit County will resume accepting glass for recycling at its transfer stations starting April 18, 2025, after an eight-month pause due to a closed manufacturing facility. Households can drop off mixed jar and bottle glass free of charge at three designated locations in the county.
Skagit Valley College will launch a 14-month education and research sailing expedition from the Port of Anacortes on May 3, 2025. The initiative, dubbed "Around the Americas," aims to promote educational opportunities and environmental awareness. Key partners include the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and One Ocean Diving.
The Washington Department of Ecology has opened the draft of its 2025 Stormwater Management Program Plan for public comment. This initiative is crucial for addressing stormwater management issues in Western Washington, particularly in Skagit County and Mount Vernon. Community feedback is encouraged to enhance local environmental practices.