NEWS & UPDATES

North Cascades Highway Is Now Open

Published on: 06/16/2026

North Cascades Highway (SR 20) is now fully open in both directions as of June 14, 2026. Safe travels and welcome back to the North Cascades!

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North Cascades Highway Expected to Reopen by June 19

Published on: 06/11/2026

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced that SR 20, the North Cascades Highway, is now expected to reopen by Friday, June 19, 2026—approximately one week earlier than the previously announced target date of June 25.

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Burn Ban Begins June 15 in Unincorporated Skagit County

Published on: 05/21/2026

Skagit County has announced a modified burn ban for all residential and land-clearing fires in unincorporated areas of the county beginning at 12:01 A.M. on June 15, 2026.

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