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Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:24:42 PST
Guemes
Island Ferry Holiday Sailing Schedule
Updates and changes online
Schedule
Change for Hazardous Materials Runs due to the Christmas Holiday
Hazardous materials runs will be on Thursday, December 26
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:39:52 PSTHazardous materials runs will be on Thursday, December 26
Skagit
County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for County Planning
Commission
The Board of Commissioners strives to ensure that the Planning Commission is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints.
Thu, 05 Dec 2013 06:33:32 PSTThe Board of Commissioners strives to ensure that the Planning Commission is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints.
Skagit
County Planning Department Releases Guidance for Initiative 502 Recreational
Marijuana Permitting
The state Liquor Control Board is currently accepting applications.
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:33:32 PSTThe state Liquor Control Board is currently accepting applications.
Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:43:42 PST
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:43:42 PST
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:33:02 PST
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:32:02 PST
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:59:02 PST
Skagit
County hosts informational meeting on flood and drainage issues
In Nookachamps, Clear Lake area
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:59:02 PSTIn Nookachamps, Clear Lake area
Commissioners
call work session to address Future of agriculture in Skagit County
We constantly need new ideas and innovation to keep agriculture viable.
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:59:02 PSTWe constantly need new ideas and innovation to keep agriculture viable.
Comment
Period for Capital Facilities Plan Extended
Comments can be submitted up to October 24, 2013, 4:30pm
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 10:00:52 PSTComments can be submitted up to October 24, 2013, 4:30pm
Health
Department cautions Big Lake users to avoid areas of intense color
and surface scum while recreating in the lake.
People and pets should avoid contact with areas of obvious intense green or white color and scum.
Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:22:52 PSTPeople and pets should avoid contact with areas of obvious intense green or white color and scum.
October
31, 2013 is the closing date for Farmland Legacy Program Applications
Applications already submitted and are not yet funded will be placed back into the ranking.
Fri, 04 Oct 2013 13:22:52 PSTApplications already submitted and are not yet funded will be placed back into the ranking.
State
to Recognize Skagit County for Top Ranked Farmland Preservation Project
54 acres of the Hedlin Farm was the top ranked project of 22 competing
Fri, 04 Oct 2013 13:22:50 PST54 acres of the Hedlin Farm was the top ranked project of 22 competing
Skagit
County second half property taxes due October 31, 2013
Payments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Thu, 19 Sep 2013 07:22:52 PSTPayments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
On
September 23, 2013 the Outdoor Burning Restrictions will be lifted
As of 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2013
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:58:51 PSTAs of 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2013
Skagit
Conservation District announces workshop on winterizing your livestock
property
Autumn is a great time to winterize your livestock property.
Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:58:51 PSTAutumn is a great time to winterize your livestock property.
Skagit
County invites public to roundtable discussions at Port of Skagit
about Bayview Ridge development
Dialogue to further explore subjects discussed at July Community Meeting
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:46:21 PSTDialogue to further explore subjects discussed at July Community Meeting
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:46:21 PST
Guemes
Island Ferry will be out of service Wednesday September 25, 2013.
After the 6:45 p.m. run for an engine replacement.
Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:29:21 PSTAfter the 6:45 p.m. run for an engine replacement.
Skagit
County asks outdoor recreationists around Samish Bay to do their part.
Improve water quality by using portable toilets and pet waste stations.
Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:26:11 PSTImprove water quality by using portable toilets and pet waste stations.
Skagit
County partners with the Skagit Conservation District to provide the
2013 Watershed Masters program.
Now accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Watershed Masters Volunteer Training Program.
Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:29:21 PSTNow accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Watershed Masters Volunteer Training Program.
Fri, 23 Aug 2013 09:59:31 PST
Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:59:31 PST
Skagit
Conservation District offers Skagit Stream Team Training
Volunteers are supplied with FREE TRAINING, a manual, equipment, and supplies.
Wed, 21 Aug 2013 08:10:31 PSTVolunteers are supplied with FREE TRAINING, a manual, equipment, and supplies.
Skagit
County Commissioners will host Guemes Island Community Forum
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 13:10:31 PSTThursday, September 5, 2013 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:33:31 PST
Health
Department cautions lake users to avoid areas of intense color and
surface scum
While swimming and fishing
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:55:51 PSTWhile swimming and fishing
Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:55:51 PST
Invitation
to community beach seine sampling
Thursday, August 15, at Ship Harbor, just east of the San Juan Ferry Terminal in Anacortes
Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:11:11 PSTThursday, August 15, at Ship Harbor, just east of the San Juan Ferry Terminal in Anacortes
Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:24:54 PST
Skagit
County seeks Conservation Futures advisors
The CFAC meets monthly for two hours on the second Tuesday of the month
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 08:01:14 PSTThe CFAC meets monthly for two hours on the second Tuesday of the month
No
inmates in downtown jail if new facility is built
All jail operations will be transferred to the new facility
Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:01:14 PSTAll jail operations will be transferred to the new facility
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 05:10:14 PST
County
signs purchase agreements on two possible jail sites
Voters have the opportunity on the August 6 ballot to decide.
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:10:14 PSTVoters have the opportunity on the August 6 ballot to decide.
Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:40:14 PST
DuBois
honored as recipient of Anne Jackson Award
She has established training for all of the County employees through the years and she has taken a special interest in the Sheriff's Office.
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:40:14 PSTShe has established training for all of the County employees through the years and she has taken a special interest in the Sheriff's Office.
Skagit
County to Hold Bayview Ridge Community Meeting
At Bay View School, 15241 Josh Wilson Rd, on Tuesday, July 30, at 6 pm
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:36:14 PSTAt Bay View School, 15241 Josh Wilson Rd, on Tuesday, July 30, at 6 pm
Skagit
County Board of Commissioners to Hold a Public Hearing
To Consider Revisions to the Guemes Island Ferry Fare Schedule and Revenue Target Methodology
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:37:14 PSTTo Consider Revisions to the Guemes Island Ferry Fare Schedule and Revenue Target Methodology
Skagit
County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for County Planning
Commission
County is accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 1 or District 3
Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:57:14 PSTCounty is accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 1 or District 3
Lake
View Boulevard at State Route 9 to be Closed July 3rd
7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. for Big Lake Fireworks Display
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:37:14 PST7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. for Big Lake Fireworks Display
Guemes
Island Ferry Adopts New Technology to Reduce Black Smoke and Other
Emissions
Improving combustion efficiency and, thus, increasing the power in diesel engines
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:28:14 PSTImproving combustion efficiency and, thus, increasing the power in diesel engines
Larsen,
DelBene Secure Funds to Move Skagit Flood Protection Forward
Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to their request for full funding
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:28:14 PSTArmy Corps of Engineers has agreed to their request for full funding
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:12:14 PST
Weekend
events to affect traffic detours through Mount Vernon
Weekend drivers may experience extra delays while traveling through Mount Vernon
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:01:14 PSTWeekend drivers may experience extra delays while traveling through Mount Vernon
Invitation
to community beach seine sampling
Come learn about local marine life with Skagit County Marine Resources Committee
Wed, 15 May 2013 16:55:14 PSTCome learn about local marine life with Skagit County Marine Resources Committee
Skagit
County hosts Open Houses for SMP Update
To provide input on the proposed draft of the Skagit County Shoreline Master Program
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:55:14 PSTTo provide input on the proposed draft of the Skagit County Shoreline Master Program
Washington
State Ferry terminals earn highest EnviroStars rating
Ten state ferry terminals meet high environmental standards
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:41:14 PSTTen state ferry terminals meet high environmental standards
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:44:44 PST
Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:17:04 PST
Samish
Bay closed to shellfish harvest due to high levels of fecal bacteria
Second closure means the area will stay on the "conditionally approved list"
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:17:04 PSTSecond closure means the area will stay on the "conditionally approved list"
Skagit
County Auditor receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting
By the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:32:04 PSTBy the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
Skagit
County to hold open house for Pioneer Highway and Fir Island Road
Intersection Project
Monday, April 15, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:36:04 PSTMonday, April 15, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Ocean
acidification seminar set for Anacortes
Free seminar March 13 at the Seafarers' Memorial Park Building, Anacortes
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:36:04 PSTFree seminar March 13 at the Seafarers' Memorial Park Building, Anacortes
Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:00:04 PST
Skagit
County and the Regional Public Facilities District save $1.5 million
with bond refinance for McIntyre Hall
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:15:04 PSTwith bond refinance for McIntyre Hall
Guemes
Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting April 4, 2013
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Hall
Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:15:04 PST5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Hall
Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:11:02 PST
Skagit
County Public Works awarded $2 million grant for Pioneer Highway /
Fir Island Road Intersection improvements
$10 million for Burlington Northern Overpass on Old 99 North of Cook Road
Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:30:23 PST$10 million for Burlington Northern Overpass on Old 99 North of Cook Road
Skagit
County seeks members for Agricultural Advisory Board
The 3-year term begins immediately upon approval
The 3-year term begins immediately upon approval
