Archive2008
Skagit County Press Release Archive 2008
| December 23rd 2008 | Edmonds
Goddard to be new part-time District Court Administrator Skagit County District Court Presiding Judge announced today that Dianne Edmonds Goddard will be appointed new part-time District Court Commissioner. |
| December 23rd 2008 | Commissioners
Appoint Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce The Skagit County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution today appointing 15 individuals to the Skagit County Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce. |
| December 23rd 2008 | Skagit
County announces closure of water lab Skagit County Public Health Department is closing the water bacteriology lab effective December 31, 2008 due to increasing costs and decreasing revenues. |
| December 19th 2008 | Skagit
County Seeks Ag Advisory Board Member To serve in an advisory role in making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding land use, planning, programs, and policy decisions relating to agriculture. |
| December 18th 2008 | Skagit
County Government offices to close today at 3:00 p.m. due to severe
winter weather Skagit County Government offices will close to the public at 3:00 p.m. today, December 18, 2008, to allow employees to travel home safely. Essential public safety employees will remain on duty. |
| December 17th 2008 | Skagit
County Government offices to close today at 3:00 p.m. due to severe
winter weather Skagit County Government offices will close to the public at 3:00 p.m. today, December 17, 2008, to allow employees to travel home safely. Essential public safety employees will remain on duty. |
| December 16th 2008 | Commissioners
vote for new Guemes Ferry Schedule The Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted today to change the existing Guemes Island Ferry schedule for 2009. |
| December 15th 2008 | Skagit
County District Court offices will close at noon on Christmas
Eve Skagit County District Court offices will close at noon, on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2008. |
| December 15th 2008 | Skagit
County Historical Museum Harvesting the Light Book Receives Awards The 96-page limited edition publication depicts the labor and sweat that make Skagit Valley some of the most productive farmland in the world |
| December 12th 2008 | Native
Women Artists Featured at
Annual Museum Gathering Jan. 24, 2009 Nine distinguished artists from seven Pacific Northwest tribal communities from Oregon to Alaska will be featured at Qwu?qwsa |
| December 12th 2008 | SENIOR
DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES The next scheduled session of "GETTING THERE SAFELY", a senior driver refresher course, will occur on Monday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 |
| December 10th 2008 | Commissioners
Extend Deadline For Taxpayer Property Tax Petitions The Skagit County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution today to extend the deadline for taxpayer property tax petitions to the Skagit County Board of Equalization from 30 days to 60 days. |
| December 9th 2008 | Commissioners
Approve Exploring Acquisition Of Christianson Seed Site For Location
Of New Community Justice Center The site is located south of Kincaid Street in Downtown Mount Vernon. |
| December 9th 2008 | Skagit
County Commissioners Honor Peers for PILT Work Efforts secure $1.2 million in federal funding for Skagit County |
| December 9th 2008 | Skagit
County Commissioners Approve 2009 General Fund Budget The Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously today to pass a $49,423,332 balanced General Fund Budget. |
| December 5th 2008 | Skagit
County to hold public meeting in Sedro-Woolley December 8 on property
assessments The Skagit County Commissioners and will hold a public meeting at the City of Sedro-Woolley Council Chambers at 325 Metcalf Street on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. |
| December 5th 2008 | NIGHT OF
1,000 STARS TRAFFIC SAFETY EMPHASIS PATROL Wintertime driving can be hazardous. When mixed with alcohol it becomes deadly. |
| December 2nd 2008 | Skagit County Board of Commissioners
seeks applicants for Planning Commission in District 1 and 3 The Board of County Commissioners appoints Planning Commission members for 4-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. |
| December 1st 2008 | Skagit
County Commissioners schedule community meeting to discuss Guemes
Island Ferry rates, schedule The Skagit County Board of Commissioners will host a community meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. |
| November 25th 2008 | Free Family Mediation Services Don't let family conflict take the fun out of the holidays - schedule a mediation session now to avoid a last-minute holiday crisis. |
| November 21st 2008 | Skagit County Commissioners send report to FEMA
requesting technical re-evaluation of historic Skagit River Flood
estimates The Skagit County Board of Commissioners submitted a report to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| November 19th 2008 | Celebrating Skagit Countys
125th Birthday Skagit County Commissioners invite public for proclamation and cake |
| November 11th 2008 | Skagit County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recognizes
Dotti Moe and Chuck Mell with Outstanding Volunteer Achievement
Awards The Skagit County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is recognizing two outstanding individuals for their volunteer achievements in the service of Skagit County Parks & Recreation. |
| November 5th 2008 | Law and Justice Council Meeting scheduled
for November 12, 2008 The Skagit County Law & Justice Council Meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2008, 8:15 a.m |
| October 31st 2008 |
Deadline
extended for letters of interest to serve on Skagit County Climate
Action and Sustainability Taskforce
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| October 31st 2008 |
Counties Meet To Share Insights
On Fighting Meth Abuse |
| October 29th 2008 |
Law enforcement officers
complete Crisis Intervention Team training |
| October 29th 2008 |
Meeting In Alger To Discuss
New Traffic Safety Corridor |
| October 28th 2008 |
Skagit River Basin Water
Resources Advisory Committee meeting scheduled |
| October 27th 2008 |
Skagit County launches Climate
Change and Sustainability Program website |
| October 24th 2008 |
Skagit County Commissioners
to honor Washington State Senator Harriet Spanel with Proclamation
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| October 23rd 2008 |
Skagit County receives Targeted
Watershed grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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| October 22nd 2008 |
Skagit County Public Health
Department Seeks Participation For Citizens Advisory Committee
To Review Campground Regulations |
| October 17th 2008 |
Senior Driver Refresher Course
Can Reduce Insurance Rates |
| October 16th 2008 |
Vendors Must Register To
Provide Assistance In The Event Of Emergency |
| October 16th 2008 |
FEMA and the Army Corps of
Engineers prepare for upcoming flood season |
| October 15th 2008 | Election Ballots go in mail October 15, 2008
4,807 new voters register in Skagit County |
| October 15th 2008 | U.S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS PRELIMINARY MEASURES PRESENTATION PUBLIC COMMENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE |
| October 15th 2008 | BEAVER LAKE ROAD CLOSED OCTOBER 20-24 FOR REPAIRS |
| October 14th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCLAIM OCTOBER 16-23, 2008 FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK |
| October 7th 2008 | ROWE RESIGNS AS SKAGIT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, ACCEPTS POSITION AS DIRECTOR OF WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ENGINEERS |
| October 2nd 2008 | SECOND HALF PROPERTY TAXES DUE OCTOBER 31 |
| September 25th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPT MARINE RECOVERY AREAS FOR ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS |
| September 25th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK APPLICATIONS FOR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE |
| September 24th 2008 | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STRESSED AND ENFORCED DURING THIS YEARS OYSTER RUN |
| September 23rd 2008 | SKAGIT RIVER BASIN WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED |
| September 16th 2008 | THE SKAGIT FLOW MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 |
| September 11th 2008 | LAW AND JUSTICE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 |
| September 3rd 2008 | ALGER MURDER INVESTIGATION UPDATE |
| September 2nd 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS WINS "EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION" AWARD FROM NATIONAL FLOOD ORGANIZATION |
| September 2nd 2008 | GARAGE SALE, ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET |
| September 2nd 2008 | UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD MEASURES PRESENTATION AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING |
| September 2nd 2008 | USE OF BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS INCREASES DRAMATICALLY IN PRIMARY ELECTION |
| September 1st 2008 | SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES |
| August 29th, 2008 | PUBLIC INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE TO REVIEW POSSIBLE LOCATIONS OF LARGER JAIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER IN DOWNTOWN MOUNT VERNON |
| August 27th, 2008 | BURN BAN RESTRICTIONS MODIFIED |
| August 20th, 2008 | TAX INCENTIVE FOR LOCAL LAND CONSERVATION RENEWED |
| August 19th, 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPT ORDINANCE EXPANDING TOWN HAMILTON'S URBAN GROWTH AREA |
| August 19th, 2008 | GUEMES ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE ADJUSTED FOR START OF SCHOOL |
| August 13th, 2008 | COMMISSIONERS ADOPT 2009-2014 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN |
| August 12th, 2008 | PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE SKAGIT COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT |
| August 6th, 2008 | SAMISH ISLAND ROAD CLOSED TO VEHICLES OVER 12,000 POUNDS AUGUST 11-19 |
| July 31st 2008 | FOREST ADVISORY BOARD (FAB) MEETING LOCATION CHANGE NOTICE |
| July 30th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SIGNS AGREED ORDER FINDING PETITION TO FORM CHUCKANUT MOUNTAINS PARK DISTRICT IS INSUFFICIENT AS A MATTER OF LAW |
| July 29th 2008 | LUM HIRED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF SKAGIT COUNTY YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES |
| July 29th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROPOSED MARINE RECOVERY AREAS AND SENSITIVE AREAS TO ADDRESS UNKNOWN ON SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS |
| July 25th 2008 | 104ST ANNUAL SKAGIT COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION PICNIC AT PIONEER PARK |
| July 21st 2008 | PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE NEW LIGHTS AT SKAGIT VALLEY DREAM FIELD |
| July 18th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY WINS PRESTIGIOUS DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AWARD |
| July 15th 2008 | APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR GROUP SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR EXISTING KENNEL OPERATIONS |
| July 15th 2008 | OUTDOOR BURN BAN |
| July 9th 2008 | SURVEY RANKS SKAGIT COUNTY 5TH NATIONALLY WITH OUTSTANDING USE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| July 9th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE TOURISM |
| July 8th 2008 | AMERICA, SKAGIT COUNTY OBSERVE PROBATION, PAROLE & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WEEK JULY 13-19, 2008 |
| July 7th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONER SHARON DILLON APPOINTED TO WASHINGTON STATE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION |
| July 5th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR & RODEO ADVANCE TICKET SALES |
| July 5th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS CALL FOR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS |
| July 5th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR & RODEO |
| July 5th 2008 | THE SKAGIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IS LOOKING FOR SUPERINTENDENTS |
| July 5th 2008 | THE SKAGIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IS LOOKING FOR APPRENTICE SUPERINTENDENTS |
| July 5th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR & RODEO |
| July 5th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR OPEN CLASSES BAKERY AND FOOD PRESENTATION AWARDS (Pdf) |
| July 1st 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET JULY 14 |
| July 1st 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY CUTS RELIANCE ON OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL |
| July 1st 2008 | SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES |
| July 1st 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY ELIMINATES SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS |
| June 30th 2008 | COMMISSIONERS SIGN RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROGRAM AND TASK FORCE ON SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE |
| June 25th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY REACHES TENTATIVE GLOBAL SETTLEMENT WITH SOLID WASTE COMPANIES DELUXE AND CIMARRON |
| June 24th 2008 | COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TAKE ACTION ON BAYVIEW RIDGE SUBAREA PLAN |
| June 20th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES SPONSORS FAMILY TREATMENT COURTS CONFERENCE |
| June 18th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, SKAGIT COUNTY SPONSOR WORKSHOP ON URBAN GROWTH AREA OPEN SPACE AND GREENBELT PLAN |
| June 17th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY OFFICIALS EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT OVER LAWSUIT CHALLENGING SKAGIT RIVER INSTREAM FLOW RULE BY SWINOMISH TRIBAL COMMUNITY |
| June 17th 2008 | COMMISSIONERS ADOPT INTERIM SCHEDULE FOR GUEMES ISLAND FERRY |
| June 10th 2008 | TOP 2 PRIMARY MAKES DEBUT IN WASHINGTON STATE & SKAGIT COUNTY |
| June 6th 2008 | SKAGIT FLOW MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 19, 2008 |
| May 29th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY HOLDS NEW WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD ON BAYVIEW RIDGE SCHOOL LOCATION |
| May 29th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION CELEBRATES NATIONAL TRAILS DAY |
| May 29th 2008 | PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ISSUES REVISED HAMILTON URBAN GROWTH AREA EXPANSION PROPOSAL |
| May 28th 2008 | GUEMES ISLAND PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS SOUTH SHORE ROAD SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 4:00-5:00 P.M. |
| May 27th 2008 | PUBLIC MEETING TO SEEK INFORMATION REGARDING DRAINAGE CONCERNS IN THE SOUTH FIDALGO ISLAND AREA |
| May 20th 2008 | SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES |
| May 20th 2008 | MUNKS HELPS LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE COASTAL AND OCEAN RESOURCES AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT DEPEND ON THEM |
| May 15th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPT NEW KENNEL REGULATIONS AND OFFER GROUP SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO EXISTING KENNEL OPERATIONS |
| May 15th 2008 | GUEMES ISLAND FERRY HAUL-OUT EXTENDED TO 1:00 P.M. SATURDAY |
| May 13th 2008 | NEW MEMBER SOUGHT FOR SKAGIT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD |
| May 8th 2008 | HEALTH DEPARTMENT JOINS GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR HEPATITIS AWARENESS |
| May 8th 2008 | PARENT WINS "FRIEND OF DRINKING WATER" AWARD FROM WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| May 8th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ISSUES SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION ON PROPOSED PERMANENT CHANGES TO GUEMES ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE |
| May 7th 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IS MOVING |
| May 7th 2008 | COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLOSED ON MAY 14 FOR STAFF TRAINING |
| May 1st, 2008 | SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES |
| April 29th, 2008 | SKAGITONIANS TO PRESERVE FARMLAND AND SKAGIT COUNTY FARMLAND LEGACY PROGRAM PARTNER ON CONSERVATION EASEMENT PURCHASE |
| April 28th, 2008 | FARE CHANGES APPROVED FOR GUEMES ISLAND FERRY |
| April 28th, 2008 | BAYVIEW RIDGE PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED AT BAY VIEW SCHOOL |
| April 25th, 2008 | STUDENTS TO CONDUCT MOCK TRIAL IN SKAGIT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT |
| April 24th, 2008 | FREE LEGAL ADVICE OFFERED ON LAW DAY |
| April 17th, 2008 | RECYCLING EVENT TO ACCEPT GARDEN PLASTICS |
| April 16th, 2008 | WASHINGTON STATE FARMWORKER SURVEY HOUSING CONDITIONS AND NEEDS | Espaol |
| April 11th, 2008 | PUBLIC INVITED TO MEETING TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON SKAGIT COUNTY DRAFT OPEN SPACE PLAN |
| April 10th, 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLOSED APRIL 18 |
| April 10th, 2008 | HEALTH DEPARTMENT OBSERVES NATIONAL INFANT IMMUNIZATION WEEK |
| April 9th, 2008 | COMMISSIONERS SIGN FOUR PROCLAMATIONS |
| April 8th, 2008 | OHLSON-KIEHN APPOINTED TO SKAGIT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION |
| April 8th, 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY PREVAILS IN 14-YEAR LITIGATION ON AGRICULTURAL BUFFERS |
| April 7th, 2008 | IT'S TIME TO PAY FIRST HALF PROPERTY TAXES |
| April 4th, 2008 | GUEMES ISLAND FERRY HAUL-OUT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5-16, 2008 |
| April 2nd, 2008 | PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMUNITY SUMMIT ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN SKAGIT COUNTY |
| March 25th, 2008 | COMMISSIONERS HONOR MIRANTE FAMILY WITH J. LARRY RUSSELL AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS |
| March 25th, 2008 | PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE:SKAGIT RIVER COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN (CFHMP) UPDATE |
| March 20th, 2008 | CONFLICT COACHING TRAINING OFFERED BY SKAGIT COUNTY MEDIATION SERVICES |
| March 20th, 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE $3,576,040 OF GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS |
| March 18th, 2008 | MEDIATION & FACILITATION SERVICES MOVES TO NEW LOCATION |
| March 12th, 2008 | COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM UPGRADE WITH NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM SAVES RATE PAYERS $700,000 ANNUALLY |
| March 11th, 2008 | NEW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TARGETS DRINKING DRIVERS |
| March 10th, 2008 | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS COMPLETE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING |
| March 3rd, 2008 | COUNTY TO HOLD PRELIMINARY HEARING ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS |
| February 26th, 2008 | MINOR CHANGES PLANNED FOR GUEMES ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE |
| February 22nd, 2008 | SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES |
| February 21st, 2008 | FIRST SKAGIT COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE TECHNICAL COMMITTEES MEETING DRAWS MORE THAN 60 PARTICIPANTS |
| February 20th, 2008 | WETLAND MITIGATION APPLICATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT |
| February 12th, 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY RELEASES 2007 SALMON ACTION REPORT |
| February 8th, 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY SEEKS CITIZEN INPUT ON DEVELOPMENT OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN |
| February 6th, 2008 | KIWANIS CLUB OF ANACORTES DONATES $1,000 TO WELCOME BABY! EARLY LEARNING LITERACY PROGRAM |
| February 1st, 2008 | BALLOTS ARE OUT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY AND LOCAL SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL ELECTIONS |
| February 1st, 2008 | TRAINING, MASTER COMPOSTER/RECYCLER VOLUNTEERS |
| February 1st, 2008 | COLLINGS IS NEW MANAGER FOR SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR |
| January 29th, 2008 | SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE CAN REDUCE INSURANCE RATES |
| January 24th, 2008 | IMMERSE YOURSELF IN PUGET SOUND! |
| January 24th, 2008 | COUNTY, CITIES, DIKE DISTRICTS PROPOSE THREE-MEMBER SCIENTIFIC PANEL TO REVIEW SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD DATA IN FEMA REMAPPING PROCESS |
| January 22nd, 2008 | PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY SLATED FOR WASHINGTON STATE ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008 |
| January 15th, 2008 | NEW MEMBER SOUGHT FOR SKAGIT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD |
| January 10th, 2008 | SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON BEST AND MCLEAN ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT |
| January 4th, 2008 | JOINT SKAGIT COUNTY SKAGIT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT #1 MEETING POSTPONED |
