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Skagit County Press Release Archive 2015
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Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:59:00 PST
Skagit County's releases new stormwater management code.
New stormwater management code goes into effect January 1, 2016.
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 10:11:00 PSTNew stormwater management code goes into effect January 1, 2016.
County Health Department notes pending drug use and mental health survey by federal government
About 186,000 randomly selected households in all 50 states will be sent letters.
Wed, 30 Dec 2015 13:33:00 PSTAbout 186,000 randomly selected households in all 50 states will be sent letters.
Realtors Association honors Dahlstedt as Citizen of the Year
Cited for his outstanding contributions on the public behalf.
Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:33:00 PSTCited for his outstanding contributions on the public behalf.
Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:57:00 PST
Wed, 09 Dec 2015 07:00:00 PST
Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:56:00 PST
SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD WATCH
The River continues to rise in Mount Vernon and a crest of 28.54 feet is forecasted at 4:00 pm
Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:55:00 PSTThe River continues to rise in Mount Vernon and a crest of 28.54 feet is forecasted at 4:00 pm
Tue, 08 Dec 2015 20:50:00 PST
Tue, 08 Dec 2015 16:40:00 PST
SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Flood Warning for The Skagit River near Concrete from this evening to Thursday afternoon.
Thu, 03 Dec 2015 07:52:00 PSTThe National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Flood Warning for The Skagit River near Concrete from this evening to Thursday afternoon.
Spotlight Film Festival begins December 10
Series intended to raise awareness about issues affecting our children and families
Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:52:00 PSTSeries intended to raise awareness about issues affecting our children and families
County recognized for excellence in financial reporting
By the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States
Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:35:00 PSTBy the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States
Electric Ferry Presentation to Board of Skagit County Commissioners - December 8, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commissioners Hearing Room
Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:33:00 PSTTuesday, December 8, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commissioners Hearing Room
Population Health Trust hosts first listening session December 1 in Anacortes
5:30-7:45 p.m. at the ESD Building, 1601 R Avenue
Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:33:00 PST5:30-7:45 p.m. at the ESD Building, 1601 R Avenue
Did You Incur Damage to Your Residence or Business during the Wind, Landslide and Flood Event We Experienced Last Week?
You may be eligible for federal disaster assistance
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:17:00 PSTYou may be eligible for federal disaster assistance
Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:50:00 PST
Population Health Trust invites public to help define priorities
Following publication of a 100-page report
Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:20:00 PSTFollowing publication of a 100-page report
Commissioners name Verge to fill new district court judgeship
The appointment becomes effective on January 1, 2016
Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:50:00 PSTThe appointment becomes effective on January 1, 2016
County Health Department closes Burlington restaurant pending E. coli investigation
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1753 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington
Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:44:00 PSTChipotle Mexican Grill, 1753 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington
Save a stamp and beat the November 3 election deadline
Community drop boxes are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3
Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:44:00 PSTCommunity drop boxes are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3
Skagit County seeks ag advisory board members
The three-year term begins January 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter
Fri, 23 Oct 2015 01:24:00 PSTThe three-year term begins January 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter
Skagit County launches defibrillator location campaign
The registry system features a maintenance element that notifies AED owners when vital equipment such as batteries and electrodes are due to be replaced
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:24:00 PSTThe registry system features a maintenance element that notifies AED owners when vital equipment such as batteries and electrodes are due to be replaced
Public invited to discuss transition of regional behavioral health services
Friday, October 30, 1-4 p.m. Best Western Cotton Tree Convention Center in Mount Vernon.
Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:14:00 PSTFriday, October 30, 1-4 p.m. Best Western Cotton Tree Convention Center in Mount Vernon.
Property values certified, change notices to be mailed
For any property that had a change in assessed value from the previous year.
Thu, 08 Oct 2015 07:49:00 PSTFor any property that had a change in assessed value from the previous year.
Behavioral Health Community Meeting
Transitioning Behavioral Health Services from the North Cascades Gateway Center.
Mon, 05 Oct 2015 08:53:00 PSTTransitioning Behavioral Health Services from the North Cascades Gateway Center.
Skagit County second half property taxes due October 31
Payments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:33:00 PSTPayments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Population Health group releases quality of life survey results
A 108-page summary report written after surveying more than 1,500 local residents.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:33:00 PSTA 108-page summary report written after surveying more than 1,500 local residents.
WIC program will remain open in event of government shutdown
WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under five
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:58:00 PSTWIC is a nutrition program for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under five
Agencies seek input before reviewing Shell refinery rail proposal
Public is invited to comment on the scope of an environmental impact statement
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:38:00 PSTPublic is invited to comment on the scope of an environmental impact statement
Skagit County receives grant for innovative 'on-farm' project
This project represents a partnership between Skagit County government and Community Action of Skagit County
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:31:00 PSTThis project represents a partnership between Skagit County government and Community Action of Skagit County
Skagit County's County Engineer, Paul Randall-Grutter, P.E. Awarded APWA Public Works Manager Credential
Randall-Grutter has nearly 30 years of experience in civil and structural engineering
Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:41:00 PSTRandall-Grutter has nearly 30 years of experience in civil and structural engineering
Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:44:00 PST
Governor declares Sept. 21 - 25 Septic Smart Week
Skagit County Public Health has documented at least 10,115 septic systems.
Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:24:00 PSTSkagit County Public Health has documented at least 10,115 septic systems.
Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:22:00 PST
Agencies seek public feedback on fix for Padilla Bay pollution
Skagit County and the Washington Department of Ecology will co-host a public meeting on October 1
Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:47:00 PSTSkagit County and the Washington Department of Ecology will co-host a public meeting on October 1
Wed, 09 Sep 2015 07:35:00 PST
Commissioners finalize Lydig as jail contractor
The Tuesday afternoon vote came in the wake of an August 25 bid opening.
Tue, 08 Sep 2015 07:24:00 PSTThe Tuesday afternoon vote came in the wake of an August 25 bid opening.
County planners ask citizens to weigh in
The County must complete a comprehensive plan update by June 30, 2015.
Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:24:00 PSTThe County must complete a comprehensive plan update by June 30, 2015.
Skagit County to host community workshop on 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update at Fidalgo Island School
Tuesday, September 22
Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:22:00 PSTTuesday, September 22
Annual Public Employees Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 19, 2015. Public is welcome to participate!
Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:19:00 PSTSaturday, September 19, 2015. Public is welcome to participate!
Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:29:00 PST
The 2015 ferry haul-out will take place from September 28 through October 25
The last run the car ferry will do will be at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, September 27.
Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:29:00 PSTThe last run the car ferry will do will be at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, September 27.
County Health issues rabies prevention information
Rabies, a viral disease that is almost always fatal in humans, is usually transmitted through a bite from a rabid animal.
Thu, 27 Aug 2015 08:49:00 PSTRabies, a viral disease that is almost always fatal in humans, is usually transmitted through a bite from a rabid animal.
Jail construction bid comes in under budget
The apparent low bid was submitted by Lydig Construction of Bellevue, Washington
Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:43:20 PSTThe apparent low bid was submitted by Lydig Construction of Bellevue, Washington
Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:43:20 PST
Commissioners seek candidates for new district court judgeship
All applications must be completed and submitted by September 18, 2015
Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:43:30 PSTAll applications must be completed and submitted by September 18, 2015
Commissioner Dahlstedt appointed to national leadership position on healthy communities
A one-year term as chair of the Public Health and Healthy Communities Subcommittee
Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:40:30 PSTA one-year term as chair of the Public Health and Healthy Communities Subcommittee
More seniors, disabled homeowners to qualify for tax relief
As a result of legislation passed recently in Olympia
Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:43:30 PSTAs a result of legislation passed recently in Olympia
Skagit County Commissioners seek applicants for Planning Commission
Accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 3, which includes Burlington, Sedro-Woolley and east Skagit County
Thu, 06 Aug 2015 07:43:30 PSTAccepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 3, which includes Burlington, Sedro-Woolley and east Skagit County
Health Department warning prompted by toxic blue green algae at Lake Erie on Fidalgo Island
Do not swim or water ski, do not drink lake water
Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:03:30 PSTDo not swim or water ski, do not drink lake water
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:03:30 PST
Parents urged to make back-to-school shots a priority
Those who do not have a primary care physician are urged to contact a Sea Mar medical clinic
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 14:03:30 PSTThose who do not have a primary care physician are urged to contact a Sea Mar medical clinic
Skagit County Commissioners will host a Community Meeting, August 5, 2015
Skagit County community is encouraged to attend.
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:03:30 PSTSkagit County community is encouraged to attend.
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:10:30 PST
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:10:00 PST
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:50:00 PST
More seniors, disabled homeowners to qualify for tax relief
As a result of legislation passed recently in Olympia.
Tue, 09 Jul 2015 10:42:00 PSTAs a result of legislation passed recently in Olympia.
County merges commercial timber tax programs
Will save taxpayer money by way of reduced administrative costs.
Tue, 09 Jul 2015 10:41:00 PSTWill save taxpayer money by way of reduced administrative costs.
Skagit County Environmental Public Health announces changes to public service hours
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Thu, 09 July 2015 14:59:00 PSTMonday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Skagit County recognized for exemplary applications of technology
The Digital Counties Survey recognizes county innovation that strengthens communities and builds a stronger America.
Tue, 07 July 2015 08:53:00 PSTThe Digital Counties Survey recognizes county innovation that strengthens communities and builds a stronger America.
Air quality and smoke advisory issued
People with asthma, respiratory infection, diabetes, lung or heart disease should limit time spent outdoors.
Mon, 29 June 2015 15:23:00 PSTPeople with asthma, respiratory infection, diabetes, lung or heart disease should limit time spent outdoors.
Burn restrictions have been modified in unincorporated Skagit County to a Full Burn Ban
Effective Monday, June 29, 2015
Wed, 24 June 2015 11:03:00 PSTEffective Monday, June 29, 2015
Health Trust hosts 'Quality of Life' survey
Skagit County residents have a special opportunity to help define local quality of life priorities
Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:51:00 PSTSkagit County residents have a special opportunity to help define local quality of life priorities
WIC Program would not be affected by state government shutdown
National Public Radio (NPR) mistakenly included WIC on a recent list of programs
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:32:00 PSTNational Public Radio (NPR) mistakenly included WIC on a recent list of programs
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:42:00 PST
Clean Samish Initiative 90-day project review
Although fecal bacterial is still trending to lower levels, these levels do not meet state water quality standards.
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 07:30:00 PSTAlthough fecal bacterial is still trending to lower levels, these levels do not meet state water quality standards.
Skagit County Burn Restrictions Modified
Starting Tuesday, June 23 at 8:00 am, debris-burning fires are not allowed
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 07:30:00 PSTStarting Tuesday, June 23 at 8:00 am, debris-burning fires are not allowed
Summertime Road Work and Maintenance
Focus during the summer months turns toward those activities that require warmer, dry weather.
Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:33:00 PSTFocus during the summer months turns toward those activities that require warmer, dry weather.
Public meeting on agricultural irrigation water issues cancelled
We're making progress on addressing this and should have more information soon
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:00:00 PSTWe're making progress on addressing this and should have more information soon
Full I-5 emergency closure in Skagit County at 10 a.m. Tuesday the 16th
Closure may last up to one hour
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:00:00 PSTClosure may last up to one hour
Commissioners schedule informational meeting to hear concerns on irrigation water for agriculture
Monday, June 22, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Thu, 28 May 2015 14:20:00 PSTMonday, June 22, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Janicki appointed to state road administration board
Along with King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert and Pierce County Engineer Brian Stacy.
Thu, 28 May 2015 08:40:00 PSTAlong with King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert and Pierce County Engineer Brian Stacy.
River restoration proposal prompts community meeting to discuss park plan update for Pressentin
Thursday, June 18 at Marblemount Community Hall.
Wed, 12 May 2015 09:50:00 PSTThursday, June 18 at Marblemount Community Hall.
Greenberg elected president of GIS professionals organization
Using geospatial technology to solve problems in state, regional and local government.
Wed, 12 May 2015 09:50:00 PSTUsing geospatial technology to solve problems in state, regional and local government.
County schedules South Skagit Highway closure
Beginning on or about May 20, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
Wed, 22 Apr 2015 09:50:00 PSTBeginning on or about May 20, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
Skagit County Extends Thanks to Survey Participants
The Clean Samish Initiative's primary goal is to identify and reduce sources of fecal coliform.
Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:06:00 PSTThe Clean Samish Initiative's primary goal is to identify and reduce sources of fecal coliform.
Skagit County Commissioners to host east county public forum
Wednesday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Concrete Senior Center, 45821 Railroad Avenue.
Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:40:00 PSTWednesday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Concrete Senior Center, 45821 Railroad Avenue.
County continues on-site appraisals in school district
By law, assessors must complete a physical inspection of properties once each six years.
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:50:00 PSTBy law, assessors must complete a physical inspection of properties once each six years.
County hires Anderson to lead Emergency Management
Anderson succeeds Mark Watkinson, who retired last week after 30 years of service.
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:41:00 PSTAnderson succeeds Mark Watkinson, who retired last week after 30 years of service.
Clean Samish Initiative Launches '90 Days to Clean Water' Campaign
Assistance from the public is vital in the effort to locate and address sources of fecal coliform pollution.
Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:41:00 PSTAssistance from the public is vital in the effort to locate and address sources of fecal coliform pollution.
Skagit County Public Health will offer two MMR Immunization Clinics
Friday 3/13 from 1:00 to 3:30pm and Friday 3/20 from 9:00 to 12:00pm
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:41:00 PSTFriday 3/13 from 1:00 to 3:30pm and Friday 3/20 from 9:00 to 12:00pm
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 08:56:00 PST
Tue, 17 Jan 2015 11:56:00 PST
Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:56:00 PST
County Public Health to re-direct some clinical services
Effective April 1, 2015 the County will no longer offer immunizations to children under age 19.
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:32:00 PSTEffective April 1, 2015 the County will no longer offer immunizations to children under age 19.
Skagit County Encourages Participation in Survey
To capture property owners experiences and opinions about a variety of issues.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:32:00 PSTTo capture property owners experiences and opinions about a variety of issues.
Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:02:00 PST
Dahlstedt to chair County Board of Commissioners
Commissioner Ron Wesen passed the gavel to Dahlstedt at an inaugural 2015 session.
Commissioner Ron Wesen passed the gavel to Dahlstedt at an inaugural 2015 session.
