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Skagit County Press Release Archive 2016
Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:15:00 PST
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Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:47:00 PST
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Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:15:00 PST
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:15:00 PST
Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:15:00 PST
Board of Commissioners sets docket for 2017 Comprehensive Plan amendments
The County accepts suggestions each year through the last business day of July.
Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:15:00 PSTThe County accepts suggestions each year through the last business day of July.
Skagit County approves 2017 operating budget
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to pass the $219.9 million budget.
Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:30:00 PSTThe Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to pass the $219.9 million budget.
Dianne Goddard appointed to fill District Court judgeship
The appointment becomes effective January 1, 2017
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PSTThe appointment becomes effective January 1, 2017
Proposed Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Expansion
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community recently filed papers with the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:00:00 PSTThe Swinomish Indian Tribal Community recently filed papers with the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:30:00 PST
Notice of potential vacancy in Skagit County District Court
The Board of County Commissioners has the authority and responsibility to appoint.
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:00:00 PSTThe Board of County Commissioners has the authority and responsibility to appoint.
County files suit to halt illegal recycling, retail operation on Cook Road
The County filed suit against BTI Materials Nov. 15
Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:20:00 PSTThe County filed suit against BTI Materials Nov. 15
Active shooter drill scheduled for Nov. 19 at Skagit Valley College
Law enforcement, fire, EMS and other first responders will take part
Wed, 09 Nov 2016 09:20:00 PSTLaw enforcement, fire, EMS and other first responders will take part
Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:40:00 PST
New hours start Jan. 1, 2017, at Clear Lake recycling site
The site will not operate on Wednesdays - Just Friday through Monday.
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:00:00 PSTThe site will not operate on Wednesdays - Just Friday through Monday.
Join Population Health Trust for its website kickoff event Nov. 9
4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at McIntyre Hall
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:20:00 PST4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at McIntyre Hall
Applicants sought for Central Valley Ambulance Authority Board
The current Citizen At Large position ends Dec. 31
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:30:00 PSTThe current Citizen At Large position ends Dec. 31
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:00:00 PST
Population Health Trust will hear ways to reduce opioid abuse Nov. 3
Young adults in Skagit County are dying from opioid use at a rate higher than the state average
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:00:00 PSTYoung adults in Skagit County are dying from opioid use at a rate higher than the state average
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:40:00 PST
Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:40:00 PST
Skagit County second half property taxes due October 31
Payments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:40:00 PSTPayments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
New Skyline ballot drop box available to Anacortes residents
Skyline Beach Club at 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:00:00 PSTSkyline Beach Club at 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:00:00 PST
Skagit River Level Hotline will provide updates during flood events
The hotline is updated daily, unless river conditions warrant more frequent updates.
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 08:20:00 PSTThe hotline is updated daily, unless river conditions warrant more frequent updates.
County appoints new interim Emergency Management director
Former director recently hired as new Deputy Fire Marshal
Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:45:00 PSTFormer director recently hired as new Deputy Fire Marshal
Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:05:00 PST
Fri, 07 Oct 2016 07:20:00 PST
Helpful Election 2016 tips for Skagit County voters
Are you prepared to vote in the 2016 presidential election?
Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:20:00 PSTAre you prepared to vote in the 2016 presidential election?
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 09:30:00 PST
Community resources available for those affected by Cascade Mall shooting
Services are free to the Skagit County Community.
Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:00:00 PSTServices are free to the Skagit County Community.
Skagit County Coroner's Office has completed its Burlington Mall shooting investigation
Four women and one man were murdered in the Sept 23rd attack.
Tue, 26 Sep 2016 09:40:00 PSTFour women and one man were murdered in the Sept 23rd attack.
Investigation continues in Burlington Mall shooting incident
Officers arrested 20-year-old Arcan Cetin, an Oak Harbor man.
Sat, 24 Sep 2016 22:40:00 PSTOfficers arrested 20-year-old Arcan Cetin, an Oak Harbor man.
Sat, 24 Sep 2016 10:22:00 PST
5 confirmed dead after Cascade Mall shooting; investigation ongoing
The SMART team is currently reconstructing the entire scene.
Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:00:00 PSTThe SMART team is currently reconstructing the entire scene.
Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:30:00 PST
County Fire Code inspections going digital
Simpler for both the County and business owners to keep track of their current inspection status.
Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:00:00 PSTSimpler for both the County and business owners to keep track of their current inspection status.
Assessor's Office: Value Change Notices and La Conner inspections
Notices are mailed only if the assessed value changed from the prior year.
Tue, 026 Sep 2016 13:40:00 PSTNotices are mailed only if the assessed value changed from the prior year.
Skagit County outdoor burn ban lifted
Residential yard and land-clearing fires are permitted in unincorporated Skagit County.
Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:50:00 PSTResidential yard and land-clearing fires are permitted in unincorporated Skagit County.
Dramatic water quality improvements recorded at Bay View State Park
Thanks in part to local volunteers, local residents and the collaborative efforts of the Skagit County Clean Water program
Thu, 01 Jul 2016 13:50:00 PSTThanks in part to local volunteers, local residents and the collaborative efforts of the Skagit County Clean Water program
Thu, 18 Jul 2016 13:50:00 PST
Complete burn ban in effect Aug. 18 for all of Skagit County
Due to the hot weather conditions ahead and low fuel moisture levels
Mon, 15 Jul 2016 10:10:00 PSTDue to the hot weather conditions ahead and low fuel moisture levels
Wed, 03 Jul 2016 15:25:00 PST
Skagit County engineer elected as Western District Representative for State Association of County Engineers
Randall-Grutter will serve on the WASCE board and represent the 19 counties west of the Cascade mountains.
Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:25:00 PSTRandall-Grutter will serve on the WASCE board and represent the 19 counties west of the Cascade mountains.
Modified burn ban in effect August 1 for Skagit County
For all residential yard and land clearing fires
Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:04:00 PSTFor all residential yard and land clearing fires
Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:15:00 PST
Skagit County earns Digital Counties honors in annual survey
From the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:35:00 PSTFrom the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:35:00 PST
Share your feedback on Pressentin Park upgrades at July 27 meeting
Would you like to see picnic facilities, bicycle camping sites or fishing access at Pressentin Park?
Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:15:00 PSTWould you like to see picnic facilities, bicycle camping sites or fishing access at Pressentin Park?
$2.2M Ecology grant will pay for cleanup at new County jail site
The roughly 8-acre parcel previously served at the Truck City Truck Stop for more than 30 years.
Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:15:00 PSTThe roughly 8-acre parcel previously served at the Truck City Truck Stop for more than 30 years.
Lake View Boulevard/SR 9 intersection closed July 3 for fireworks show
At the intersection of SR 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight July 3.
Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:40:00 PSTAt the intersection of SR 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight July 3.
Keep it safe and sane this Fourth of July
Skagit County fire departments need your help to keep this Fourth of July weekend safe and sane.
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:00:00 PSTSkagit County fire departments need your help to keep this Fourth of July weekend safe and sane.
Farmers invited to apply for innovative on-farm project grant funds
Program aims to support local farmers, bolster local food production and - ultimately - give back to the Skagit County community.
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:00:00 PSTProgram aims to support local farmers, bolster local food production and - ultimately - give back to the Skagit County community.
Environmental Health is moving to the main Public Health Department offices
700 S. 2nd Street in downtown Mount Vernon.
Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:43:00 PST700 S. 2nd Street in downtown Mount Vernon.
Countywide chip seal program begins June 20
As the weather gets warmer, Skagit County Public Works crews will get busier..
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:13:00 PSTAs the weather gets warmer, Skagit County Public Works crews will get busier..
Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:47:00 PST
Watercraft registration expires June 30: Have you renewed yet?
Renewing your registration now means enjoy the summer weather without any delays.
Mon, 16 May 2016 15:47:00 PSTRenewing your registration now means enjoy the summer weather without any delays.
Hayley Thompson sworn in as new County Coroner
Thompson holds a Masters degree in Forensic Anthropology.
Sun, 15 May 2016 09:47:00 PSTThompson holds a Masters degree in Forensic Anthropology.
Police arrest 52, clear BNSF railway line near Farm to Market Road
Protesters on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks.
Tue, 10 May 2016 10:19:00 PSTProtesters on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks.
Expect congestion May 13-15 during weekend protest near Anacortes
Drivers on State Route 20 between Anacortes and Deception Pass.
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:23:16 PSTDrivers on State Route 20 between Anacortes and Deception Pass.
County media release regarding May 13-15 event by activists
The number of protestors is estimated in excess of one thousand.
Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:23:16 PSTThe number of protestors is estimated in excess of one thousand.
Skagit County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Delivery Model Advisory Group
The public meetings start Monday, May 25
Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:23:16 PSTThe public meetings start Monday, May 25
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:21:16 PST
Skagit County to send out Presidential Primary ballots
To approximately 70,300 registered voters for Washingtons 2016 Presidential Primary
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 07:21:16 PSTTo approximately 70,300 registered voters for Washingtons 2016 Presidential Primary
Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:25:16 PST
Guemes Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting April 12, 2016
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Center
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:12:16 PST6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Center
City Light, PSE, Skagit, Whatcom Counties Collaborate on Dam Safety
March 16 Exercise Will Test Emergency Coordination
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:12:18 PSTMarch 16 Exercise Will Test Emergency Coordination
Riquelme to be sworn in as Superior Court judge
Was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to replace Judge Susan K. Cook
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:32:16 PSTWas appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to replace Judge Susan K. Cook
Summit participants agree on 'housing crisis', express desire to see community-wide campaign
An overwhelming 98 percent of participants agreed that Skagit County is experiencing a housing crisis
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:57:16 PSTAn overwhelming 98 percent of participants agreed that Skagit County is experiencing a housing crisis
Spotlight Film Festival continues with documentary on March 10 at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon
The fourth in a five-part documentary series
Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:45:00 PSTThe fourth in a five-part documentary series
Clean Samish Initiative Enters Spring Critical Period
Campaign to reduce water pollution from fecal coliform bacteria.
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:15:00 PSTCampaign to reduce water pollution from fecal coliform bacteria.
Become a Salish Sea Steward Volunteer and Make a Difference
The Skagit County Marine Resources Committee is offering FREE Training .
Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:15:00 PSTThe Skagit County Marine Resources Committee is offering FREE Training .
Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:15:00 PST
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:15:00 PST
Janicki to chair County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners rotate in the role of chair on an annual basis.
Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:45:00 PSTCommissioners rotate in the role of chair on an annual basis.
New stormwater management code in effect
Endorsed unanimously the County Planning Commission in 2015
Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:45:00 PSTEndorsed unanimously the County Planning Commission in 2015
Public Health brings documentary about American motherhood
Dark Side of the Full Moon at the Lincoln Theatre January 14 at 7 p.m.
Dark Side of the Full Moon at the Lincoln Theatre January 14 at 7 p.m.
