The state Department of Transportation advises candidates in the coming elections that it’s illegal to post campaign signs on state highway rights-of-way.
Political signs in a right-of-way are considered a safety hazard and will be removed by road crews.
Campaign signs may be posted on private property adjacent to state highways with the permission of the property owner and compliance with local ordinances, the Scenic Vistas Act and with the following restrictions:
* The signs are limited to a maximum size of 32 square feet.
* The signs must be removed within 10 days of the election.
Utility poles are typically inside the right-of-way, so if a sign is placed between a utility pole and the highway shoulder, crews will likely remove the sign.
A place refugees can call home
Sunday is World Refugee Day 2004. This year’s theme, “A place to call home: Rebuilding lives in safety and dignity,” fits with the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross’s commitment to make a difference in the lives of refugees in the county.
In the last 12 months, the chapter has assisted 21 refugee families and provided orientation sessions about the availability of Red Cross services to 117 refugees. The chapter also is tied to the worldwide Red Cross to provide tracing and messaging services for families separated due to war or natural disasters.
Darrington wins ranger award
The National Coalition for Recreational Trails has awarded the Darrington Ranger District of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest a 2004 achievement award in recognition of outstanding use of recreational trails funds on the Lake Twenty-Two Trail project.
The trail, located about seven miles east of Granite Falls on the Mountain Loop Highway, received top honors in the habitat compatibility category.
The Lake Twenty-Two Research Natural Area was established in 1947 to preserve stands of old-growth cedars and hemlocks. The Lake Twenty-Two Trail is used by about 10,000 hikers a year.
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