Archive2014
Skagit
County Press Release Archive 2014
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:27:15 PST
Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:24:43 PST
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Tue, 29 Apr 2014 10:44:52 PST
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Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:05:32 PST
Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:42:00 PST
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:24:00 PSTDahlstedt elected to board of state counties association
Was elected to two leadership positions at the annual Leaders Conference
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:04:00 PSTWas elected to two leadership positions at the annual Leaders Conference
Commissioners seek interested persons for Agricultural Advisory Board (AAB)
The 3-year term begins January 1, 2015.
Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:12:00 PSTThe 3-year term begins January 1, 2015.
SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD WATCH
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Skagit County and much of western Washington.
Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:12:00 PSTThe National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Skagit County and much of western Washington.
Even the best holiday cooks benefit from food safety tips
When food-related illness strikes, holiday joy can turn into stomach pains.
Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:12:00 PSTWhen food-related illness strikes, holiday joy can turn into stomach pains.
Environmental agreement readied for future jail site
Comments sought on Skagit County?s proposed cleanup at truck stop
Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:21:00 PSTComments sought on Skagit County?s proposed cleanup at truck stop
Health Department issues Warning for toxic blue green algae at Pass Lake in Deception Pass State Park
Big Lake in Skagit County continues to have significant scum from blue green algae
Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:51:00 PSTBig Lake in Skagit County continues to have significant scum from blue green algae
Skagit County Board of Commissioners approve tax agreement with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
County will collect and distribute the Tribal tax for 2011-2014
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:00:00 PSTCounty will collect and distribute the Tribal tax for 2011-2014
UPDATED: Public Health and local hospitals collaborate to address Ebola risks
Provides notice to travelers from Ebola regions
Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:45:00 PSTProvides notice to travelers from Ebola regions
Governor's office and Skagit County highlight progress of the Clean Samish Initiative
Local effort plays key role in meeting governor's statewide goal to grow shellfish industry and reduce pollution
Wed, 08 Oct 2014 10:45:00 PSTLocal effort plays key role in meeting governor's statewide goal to grow shellfish industry and reduce pollution
Guemes Island Ferry Haul-Out Extended to October 24, 2014
Required piping replacement will add 8-10 days to the haul-out period .
Tue, 07 Oct 2014 14:10:00 PSTRequired piping replacement will add 8-10 days to the haul-out period .
Skagit County second half property taxes due October 31
State law requires that payments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:00:00 PSTState law requires that payments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Public Health and local hospitals are prepared to address Ebola risk from travelers
Skagit County Public Health and Community Services (Public Health) is working closely with county hospitals
Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:04:13 PSTSkagit County Public Health and Community Services (Public Health) is working closely with county hospitals
Christensen elected president of state planning organization
To serve a two year term as president of the Washington State Association of County and Regional Planning Directors
Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:24:23 PSTTo serve a two year term as president of the Washington State Association of County and Regional Planning Directors
The outdoor burn ban will be lifted for all of the unincorporated areas of Skagit County
As of 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:24:23 PSTAs of 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Skagit County seeks volunteers to help develop the County's Work Plan for the Voluntary Stewardship Program
Application deadline: October 13, 2014, at 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:30:15 PSTApplication deadline: October 13, 2014, at 4:30 p.m.
Rural Skagit County invites the public to attend a Clean Samish Initiative (CSI) Update
Meeting on October 8, 2014
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:25:35 PSTMeeting on October 8, 2014
Rural water meeting slated October 1 at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon
October 1 at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:32:15 PSTOctober 1 at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon
Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:27:15 PST
Public Hearing on Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Burlington City Chambers, 833 Spruce Street
Wed, 03 Sep 2014 07:27:45 PSTTuesday, Sept. 9 at Burlington City Chambers, 833 Spruce Street
Skagit County and Burlington School District Investigate Options as Stewards of Historic Cumming Painting
A 28 x 6 foot canvas mural painted by the late William Cumming in 1941 was saved from a probable trip to the garbage dump
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:27:45 PSTA 28 x 6 foot canvas mural painted by the late William Cumming in 1941 was saved from a probable trip to the garbage dump
Skagit County Commissioners will host Guemes Island Community Forum, Wednesday, September 17, 2014
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Center
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:57:15 PST5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Center
Health Department issues warning for toxic blue green algae at Heart Lake
Cautions users of Big Lake to avoid scum.
Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:24:15 PSTCautions users of Big Lake to avoid scum.
Draft of Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan available for public review August 25
Comments from the public are encouraged.
Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:23:15 PSTComments from the public are encouraged.
Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:24:43 PST
Dahlstedt appointed to national leadership team
NACo President Riki Hokama of Hawaii announced Dahlstedt?s appointment as Vice Chair of the Health Steering Committee on July 25, 2014
Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:29:03 PSTNACo President Riki Hokama of Hawaii announced Dahlstedt?s appointment as Vice Chair of the Health Steering Committee on July 25, 2014
Completion of the Pioneer Highway/Fir Island Road Intersection Project
The project has improved traffic flow at the intersection by providing a five-legged roundabout
Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:09:43 PSTThe project has improved traffic flow at the intersection by providing a five-legged roundabout
110th Annual Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Pioneer Park in La Conner
Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:35:03 PSTThursday, August 7, 2014 at Pioneer Park in La Conner
County planners release development rights report prepared with advisory committee
The report provides a comprehensive overview of TDR programs and methods
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:55:23 PSTThe report provides a comprehensive overview of TDR programs and methods
Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:01:43 PST
Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:47:43 PST
Skagit County reauthorizes Clean Water Program
Reauthorizes existing special assessment rates through December 31, 2019
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:02:03 PSTReauthorizes existing special assessment rates through December 31, 2019
Public comment invited on Skagit River Flood Risk Management Study
The public meeting will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 6 p.m.
Wed, 21 May 2014 14:12:13 PSTThe public meeting will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 6 p.m.
Skagit County upgrades online video system
Upgraded video resolution and elimination of device compatibility issues
Tue, 20 May 2014 10:52:33 PSTUpgraded video resolution and elimination of device compatibility issues
County 'iMap' named best online interactive map in state
Voted by the Washington State Chapter of URISA
Mon, 19 May 2014 10:52:43 PSTVoted by the Washington State Chapter of URISA
Skagit County Commissioners Declare May 18-24 National EMS Week
The county has more than 400 first responders, EMTs and medics, and many more volunteer fighters.
Fri, 16 May 2014 06:52:43 PSTThe county has more than 400 first responders, EMTs and medics, and many more volunteer fighters.
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the County Planning Commission.
At this time, the County is accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 1.
Thu, 15 May 2014 13:32:00 PSTAt this time, the County is accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 1.
Skagit County Medic One Presents Distracted Driving Presentation
May 23 at Burlington Public Library
Fri, 02 May 2014 13:50:50 PSTMay 23 at Burlington Public Library
County publishes 1969 aerial photos online
The high resolution photographs are available through the Countys web map tool called iMap
Fri, 02 May 2014 09:50:50 PSTThe high resolution photographs are available through the Countys web map tool called iMap
Tue, 29 Apr 2014 10:44:52 PST
Wed, 23 Apr 2014 10:44:52 PST
Berentson appointed Skagit County Public Works Director
Berentson has been serving as Interim Public Works Director for the past six months.
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:04:52 PSTBerentson has been serving as Interim Public Works Director for the past six months.
Davis Slough Bridge Project Meeting April 23
At the Day Creek Fire Hall located at 31693 South Skagit Highway
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:24:52 PSTAt the Day Creek Fire Hall located at 31693 South Skagit Highway
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Skagit County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Will be focused on setting goals to mitigate the various natural hazards that affect Skagit County.
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:18:52 PSTWill be focused on setting goals to mitigate the various natural hazards that affect Skagit County.
Dozens gather at local drill built around hypothetical crude oil car derailment
Several dozen local emergency responders gathered Wednesday, April 9 for a tabletop exercise
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:24:52 PSTSeveral dozen local emergency responders gathered Wednesday, April 9 for a tabletop exercise
Skagit County first half property taxes due April 30, 2014
Payments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:24:52 PSTPayments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:24:52 PST
Skagit County seeks assistance from the Samish Watershed Community to protect water quality this weekend
The Samish Watershed is currently in a critical period
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:34:52 PSTThe Samish Watershed is currently in a critical period
Guemes Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting March 26, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Hall
Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:04:12 PST6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Hall
Army Corps receives $400,000 to complete Skagit flood protection study
Skagit County is the local sponsor of this flood risk reduction study.
Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:40:12 PSTSkagit County is the local sponsor of this flood risk reduction study.
County reaches resolution with HHS over inadvertent disclosure of public health receipts in 2011
Under the agreement with HHS, the County will pay a resolution amount of $215,000
Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:34:46 PSTUnder the agreement with HHS, the County will pay a resolution amount of $215,000
Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:29:16 PST
Community Engagement in Oil Spill Preparedness and Response
A Free Public Workshop Saturday, March 15, 2014
Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:24:12 PSTA Free Public Workshop Saturday, March 15, 2014
Skagit County wins national honors for financial reporting
Announced by the Government Finance Officers Association.
Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:05:52 PSTAnnounced by the Government Finance Officers Association.
How Clean is Your Neighborhood Stream?
Join us and learn about the health of our local fresh water streams and rivers.
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:05:52 PSTJoin us and learn about the health of our local fresh water streams and rivers.
Plan for Clear Lake Moves Forward
6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13 at Clear Lake Elementary School
Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:05:52 PST6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13 at Clear Lake Elementary School
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:05:32 PST
Skagit County seeks emergency services director
The EMS Director will provide oversight to all areas of Skagit Countys EMS delivery system
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:45:52 PSTThe EMS Director will provide oversight to all areas of Skagit Countys EMS delivery system
Board of Commissioners Releases Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Potentially Dangerous Wild Animals
The Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 4, at 9:30
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:01:52 PSTThe Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 4, at 9:30
Free composting, recycling and sustainability training offered in March
Will occur Thursday evenings, March 6 through April 24, 2014 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Padilla Bay Interpretive Center in Bayview.
Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:39:52 PSTWill occur Thursday evenings, March 6 through April 24, 2014 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Padilla Bay Interpretive Center in Bayview.
Funds secured for Concrete's Public Safety Building
A message from Commissioner Sharon D. Dillon, District 3
Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:39:52 PSTA message from Commissioner Sharon D. Dillon, District 3
Skagit County invites the public to attend a Clean Samish Initiative (CSI) Update
Meeting on January 7, 2014
Meeting on January 7, 2014
