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Skagit County Press Release Archive 2017
Thu, 28 December 2017 11:30:00 PST
Tue, 05 December 2017 11:30:00 PST
Mon, 04 December 2017 12:00:00 PST
Fri, 24 November 2017 10:00:00 PST
Thu, 26 October 2017 10:00:00 PST
Mon, 23 October 2017 06:30:00 PST
Tue, 02 May 2017 15:00:00 PST
Mon, 01 May 2017 10:00:00 PST
Thu, 28 December 2017 11:30:00 PST
Tue, 05 December 2017 11:30:00 PST
Vouchers offered for disposal of flood-damaged debris
For free disposal of flood-damaged items and debris
Tue, 05 December 2017 10:00:00 PSTFor free disposal of flood-damaged items and debris
Mon, 04 December 2017 12:00:00 PST
Fri, 24 November 2017 10:00:00 PST
Skagit County requests Army Corps assistance to protect critical infrastructure in Town of Lyman
Significant riverbank erosion concerns in town of Lyman
Fri, 17 November 2017 10:00:00 PSTSignificant riverbank erosion concerns in town of Lyman
Thu, 26 October 2017 10:00:00 PST
Survey: What's most helpful for your child's first 1,000 days?
Your answers will help inform the work of the Population Health Trust, in partnership with the Children's Council of Skagit County..
Thu, 26 October 2017 09:30:00 PSTYour answers will help inform the work of the Population Health Trust, in partnership with the Children's Council of Skagit County..
Mon, 23 October 2017 06:30:00 PST
Shoreline Permit Public Hearing
The Skagit County Hearing Examiner is holding a Shoreline Permit Public Hearing for the Clean Products Upgrade Project proposed by Tesoro.
Mon, 16 October 2017 14:30:00 PSTThe Skagit County Hearing Examiner is holding a Shoreline Permit Public Hearing for the Clean Products Upgrade Project proposed by Tesoro.
Skagit County second half property taxes due October 31
Payments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Fri, 06 October 2017 07:30:00 PSTPayments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge.
Skagit County Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
Residential yard and land-clearing fires are permitted in unincorporated Skagit County.
Wed, 20 September 2017 13:30:00 PSTResidential yard and land-clearing fires are permitted in unincorporated Skagit County.
Recreational Burn Ban Lifted in Skagit County
Residential yard and land-clearing fires continue to be prohibited.
Wed, 20 September 2017 07:30:00 PSTResidential yard and land-clearing fires continue to be prohibited.
New directors hired for Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management Department
Jeffery A. Sargent and Douglas J. ten Hoopen
Tue, 05 September 2017 12:30:00 PSTJeffery A. Sargent and Douglas J. ten Hoopen
ALERT: Skagit County air quality unhealthy due to wildfire smoke
The alert is in effect through 5 p.m. Wed., Sept. 6
Tue, 05 September 2017 09:30:00 PSTThe alert is in effect through 5 p.m. Wed., Sept. 6
Learn about six-year Transportation Improvement Program at Sept. 14 meeting
The TIP outlines the countys planned road, bridge, ferry, non-motorized and other related transportation projects for the next six years.
Fri, 25 August 2017 12:10:00 PSTThe TIP outlines the countys planned road, bridge, ferry, non-motorized and other related transportation projects for the next six years.
Parents: Make sure your kids have updated vaccines for school
Updated vaccine requirements can be found on the state Department of Health website
Thu, 24 August 2017 12:00:00 PSTUpdated vaccine requirements can be found on the state Department of Health website
Public meeting September 7 for Lafayette Road improvement project
6 to 7 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library
Tue, 08 August 2017 14:30:00 PST6 to 7 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library
Ferry News: Community Meeting with Board of Commissioners
August 29, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Center
Thu, 03 August 2017 11:00:00 PSTAugust 29, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Center
Stay cool in Skagit County: Cooling locations open
Temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s this week
Thu, 03 August 2017 09:20:00 PSTTemperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s this week
Air quality and smoke advisory issued
Air quality in much of Skagit County is unhealthy due to nearby wildfires.
Wed, 02 August 2017 13:30:00 PSTAir quality in much of Skagit County is unhealthy due to nearby wildfires.
Applicants sought for Skagit County Planning Commission
Interested applicants must reside within the boundaries of District 1 or District 3.
Tue, 01 August 2017 11:30:00 PSTInterested applicants must reside within the boundaries of District 1 or District 3.
Complete burn ban in effect Aug. 2 for all of Skagit County
Bans all outdoor burning, including campfires, in unincorporated Skagit County.
Tue, 26 July 2017 15:30:00 PSTBans all outdoor burning, including campfires, in unincorporated Skagit County.
Skagit County earns Digital Counties honors in annual survey
From the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties.
Mon, 17 July 2017 14:30:00 PSTFrom the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties.
Public Meeting July 26 to discuss Finney Creek Bridge repair project
From 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Concrete Community Center, 45821 Railroad Street
Fri, 14 July 2017 09:10:00 PSTFrom 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Concrete Community Center, 45821 Railroad Street
Skagit County's Voluntary Stewardship Program Work Plan Approved
Participation allows County and agricultural landowners to protect and restore critical areas
Mon, 10 July 2017 14:10:00 PSTParticipation allows County and agricultural landowners to protect and restore critical areas
Commissioners release statement regarding SITC constitutional amendment decision
Amendments do not expand the boundaries of the SITC reservation
Fri, 30 June 2017 12:30:00 PSTAmendments do not expand the boundaries of the SITC reservation
Modified burn ban takes effect July 7 for all of Skagit County
For all recreational, residential and land clearing fires in unincorporated Skagit County
Thu, 29 June 2017 07:30:00 PSTFor all recreational, residential and land clearing fires in unincorporated Skagit County
Lake View Boulevard/SR 9 intersection closed July 3 for fireworks show
Lake View Boulevard will close at the intersection of SR 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight July 3.
Thu, 29 June 2017 07:30:00 PSTLake View Boulevard will close at the intersection of SR 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight July 3.
Educating Crabbers on Opening Weekend
Lost crab pots continue to capture crab with no one to harvest them; resulting in over 180,000 Dungeness crab killed each year.
Thu, 29 June 2017 06:30:00 PSTLost crab pots continue to capture crab with no one to harvest them; resulting in over 180,000 Dungeness crab killed each year.
Keep it safe and sane this Fourth of July
Skagit County fire departments need your help to keep the Fourth of July safe and sane.
Tue, 27 June 2017 07:00:00 PSTSkagit County fire departments need your help to keep the Fourth of July safe and sane.
Public invited to tour new Community Justice Center on July 11, 15
It's nearly four times larger, with 282 cameras and room to sleep 400.
Tue, 27 June 2017 07:00:00 PSTIt's nearly four times larger, with 282 cameras and room to sleep 400.
Countywide road chip seal program begins June 26
Starting this week, June 26, crews will begin work to chip seal roads across the county.
Mon, 26 June 2017 10:40:00 PSTStarting this week, June 26, crews will begin work to chip seal roads across the county.
One hantavirus case confirmed in Skagit County
Four hantavirus cases have been reported throughout Washington.The disease can be deadly.
Thu, 22 June 2017 13:00:00 PSTFour hantavirus cases have been reported throughout Washington.The disease can be deadly.
Longest-serving Superior Court Judge to retire June 30
Michael E. Rickert, will retire June 30 after more than 24 years of service.
Thu, 15 June 2017 14:40:00 PSTMichael E. Rickert, will retire June 30 after more than 24 years of service.
Nine whooping cough cases confirmed in Skagit County
Early symptoms of whooping cough can last for one to two weeks.
Wed, 31 May 2017 08:40:00 PSTEarly symptoms of whooping cough can last for one to two weeks.
Two whooping cough cases confirmed in Skagit County
Public Health is investigating seven other possible cases.
Mon, 22 May 2017 08:40:00 PSTPublic Health is investigating seven other possible cases.
Paving work starts May 30 near Conway, Skagit Airport
Construction should wrap up the week of June 23
Fri, 12 May 2017 10:00:00 PSTConstruction should wrap up the week of June 23
Tue, 02 May 2017 15:00:00 PST
Mon, 01 May 2017 10:00:00 PST
Two additional mumps cases confirmed in Skagit County
Since January 2017, Skagit County Public Health has identified sixteen cases of mumps locally
Thu, 26 Apr 2017 11:33:00 PSTSince January 2017, Skagit County Public Health has identified sixteen cases of mumps locally
Burlington Northern Overpass closes Monday, May 1, for 18 months
Plan some extra time into your drive
Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:22:00 PSTPlan some extra time into your drive
Share stories of fair housing challenges at April 13 open house
Fair housing open house at Skagit Valley College
Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:22:45 PSTFair housing open house at Skagit Valley College
Surplus county facility, property up for auction April 21
A large commercial facility with frontage on College Way will soon be up for sale
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:33:00 PSTA large commercial facility with frontage on College Way will soon be up for sale
Skagit named one of top 10 healthiest counties in Washington state
New data released today shows that Skagit County is the 9th healthiest county in Washington state
Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:00:00 PSTNew data released today shows that Skagit County is the 9th healthiest county in Washington state
Public comment now accepted on draft EIS for Tesoro Anacortes Clean Products Upgrade Project
The public may submit comments on the draft EIS through midnight on May 8, 2017
Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:00:00 PSTThe public may submit comments on the draft EIS through midnight on May 8, 2017
Guemes Ferry delayed in return to service until April 7, 2017
Unanticipated repairs cause delay, originally scheduled to return Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:00:00 PSTUnanticipated repairs cause delay, originally scheduled to return Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Assessor offers assistance for senior, disabled property tax exemptions
Seniors age 61 or older, or those with disabilities, who own their own residence can apply.
Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:00:00 PSTSeniors age 61 or older, or those with disabilities, who own their own residence can apply.
10 cases of mumps now identified in Skagit County
Including five students in the Mount Vernon School District.
Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:00:00 PSTIncluding five students in the Mount Vernon School District.
County to consider 10-year facility lease agreement with the Skagit Valley Family YMCA
Will consider signing the 10-year facility lease agreement at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7
Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:00:00 PSTWill consider signing the 10-year facility lease agreement at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7
Extended hours now available for permit applications
Permit technicians are available daily from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including during the lunch hour.
Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:00:00 PSTPermit technicians are available daily from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including during the lunch hour.
Applications sought for Economic Development Grant projects
Up to $2,000,000 in grant funding is available
Thu, 15 Feb 2017 13:00:00 PSTUp to $2,000,000 in grant funding is available
Mumps cases confirmed in Skagit County
Skagit County Public Health recommends that unimmunized people be excluded from schools.
Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:00:00 PSTSkagit County Public Health recommends that unimmunized people be excluded from schools.
Commissioners seek your feedback about grizzly restoration options
Public meeting is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22
Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:00:00 PSTPublic meeting is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22
Guemes Ferry out of service from Feb. 28 through March 28
Expected to return to service by 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29
Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:00:00 PSTExpected to return to service by 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29
Funding available to support homeless services, affordable housing
More than a million dollars is available
Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:45:00 PSTMore than a million dollars is available
Auditor's Office earns excellence in financial reporting award
The highest form of recognition for government accounting and financial reporting
Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:45:00 PSTThe highest form of recognition for government accounting and financial reporting
Learn about Burlington Northern Overpass Project at January 25 meeting
County staff will make a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m., followed by a QnA opportunity
Wed, 04 Jan 2017 13:15:00 PSTCounty staff will make a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m., followed by a QnA opportunity
Legislative funding gap puts Blanchard Forest conservation area at risk of being logged
Budget only allocates $1.5 million to the Blanchard Forest Strategy
Budget only allocates $1.5 million to the Blanchard Forest Strategy
