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        <lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 November 2026 18:00:00</lastBuildDate>
        <pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2026 18:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guemes Ferry Weekend Update 11/13</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/guemes-ferry-weekend-update-1113/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2026 18:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Commissioners Adopt Restrictions on Data Centers</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/county-commissioners-adopt-restrictions-on-data-centers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2026 18:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Notice of Skagit County Economic Development and Affordable Workforce Housing Grant Applications</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/economic-development-and-affordable-workforce-housing-applications-open/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2026 01:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Applications Open for Skagit County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/applications-open-for-skagit-county-parks-and-recreation-advisory-board/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 07 November 2026 18:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guemes Island Ferry Dock Repair Update</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/guemes-island-ferry-dock-repair-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 November 2026 19:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Announces Three Winter Workshops to Support Farmland Succession</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-announces-three-winter-workshops-to-support-farmland-succession/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 November 2026 17:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bay View Community Meeting Scheduled for November 12</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/bay-view-community-meeting-scheduled-for-november-12/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 November 2026 23:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guemes Island Ferry Operating Vehicle Service Under Load Restriction</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/guemes-island-ferry-operating-vehicle-service-under-load-restriction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2026 23:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Through North Star, Local Governments Invest More Than $2.3 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Expand Behavioral Health Care and Recovery Housing</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/through-north-star-local-governments-invest-more-than-23-million-in-opioid-settlement-funds-to-expand-behavioral-health-care-and-recovery-housing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/through-north-star-local-governments-invest-more-than-23-million-in-opioid-settlement-funds-to-expand-behavioral-health-care-and-recovery-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2026 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Partners with Housing Authority of Skagit County to Build Affordable Housing</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-partners-with-housing-authority-of-skagit-county-to-build-affordable-housing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-partners-with-housing-authority-of-skagit-county-to-build-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guemes Ferry Service Alerts</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/guemes-ferry-service-alerts/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2026 02:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Launches Live Strategic Plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-launches-live-strategic-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 24 October 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guemes Ferry October Newsletter</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/guemes-ferry-october-newsletter/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2026 22:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Washington State Supreme Court Declares Recall Petitions Lawsuit Frivolous</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/washington-state-supreme-court-declares-recall-petitions-lawsuit-frivolous/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2026 21:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County to Celebrate Completion of East County Bridge Projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-celebrate-completion-of-east-county-bridge-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2026 21:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ferry Weekend Update 10/15</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/ferry-weekend-update-1015/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ferry Weekend Update 10/9</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/ferry-weekend-update-109/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/ferry-weekend-update-109/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 October 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ferry Weekend Update 10/2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/ferry-weekend-update-102/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/ferry-weekend-update-102/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 October 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Lifts Outdoor Burn Ban October 1st</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-lifts-outdoor-burn-ban-october-1st/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 September 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ferry Weekend Update 9/18</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/ferry-weekend-update-918/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2026 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners Appoint Alex Lathum as County Coroner</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-appoint-alex-lathum-as-county-coroner/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 September 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Public Health Solicits Feedback on Proposed Changes to the Schedule of Charges</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-public-health-solicits-feedback-on-proposed-changes-to-the-schedule-of-charges/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-public-health-solicits-feedback-on-proposed-changes-to-the-schedule-of-charges/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County to Host Annual Clothing Swap Event</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-host-annual-clothing-swap-event/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 September 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners to Interview County Coroner Candidates</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-interview-county-coroner-candidates/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 September 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County burn ban modified to allow recreational fires.</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-burn-ban-modified-to-allow-recreational-fires/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 September 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Call for Applications for the Skagit County Planning Commission August 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/call-for-applications-for-the-skagit-county-planning-commission-august-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/call-for-applications-for-the-skagit-county-planning-commission-august-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Fire Marshal&#x2019;s Office Implements Complete Burn Ban in Effect Wednesday, August 12, 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-fire-marshal-s-office-implements-complete-burn-ban-in-effect-wednesday-august-12-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-fire-marshal-s-office-implements-complete-burn-ban-in-effect-wednesday-august-12-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit Council on Aging to Operate Mount Vernon and Burlington Senior Centers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-council-on-aging-to-operate-mount-vernon-and-burlington-senior-centers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-council-on-aging-to-operate-mount-vernon-and-burlington-senior-centers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 August 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Salish Sea School to Host Fidalgo Bay Day 2026</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/the-salish-sea-school-to-host-fidalgo-bay-day-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 August 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor Announce Upcoming Closures</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-assessor-treasurer-and-auditor-announce-upcoming-closures/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2026 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Additional Weekday Overnight Closures Needed for Marblemount Bridge, Temporary Jordan Creek Bridge Under Construction</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/additional-weekday-overnight-closures-needed-for-marblemount-bridge-temporary-jordan-creek-bridge-under-construction/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/additional-weekday-overnight-closures-needed-for-marblemount-bridge-temporary-jordan-creek-bridge-under-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2026 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Auditor Addresses Voter Pamphlet Printing Issues</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-auditor-addresses-voter-pamphlet-printing-issues/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>County Commissioners Adopt 2027 Budget Priorities, Launch Live Budget Transparency Website</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/county-commissioners-adopt-2027-budget-priorities-launch-live-budget-transparency-website/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/county-commissioners-adopt-2027-budget-priorities-launch-live-budget-transparency-website/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners Certify Housing Authority Annual Plan, Highlighting Progress in Expanding Housing Stability</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-certify-housing-authority-annual-plan-highlighting-progress-in-expanding-housing-stability/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-certify-housing-authority-annual-plan-highlighting-progress-in-expanding-housing-stability/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Public Works to Replace Two East Skagit County Culverts</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/public-works-to-replace-two-east-skagit-county-culverts/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Whitmarsh Landfill Cleanup Begins</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/whitmarsh-landfill-cleanup-begins/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/whitmarsh-landfill-cleanup-begins/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Call for Applications for the Skagit County Planning Commission (1)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/call-for-applications-for-the-skagit-county-planning-commission-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/call-for-applications-for-the-skagit-county-planning-commission-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Superior Court Clerk&#x27;s Office Announces Fee Changes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-superior-court-clerks-office-announces-fee-changes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-superior-court-clerks-office-announces-fee-changes/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners Adopt Moratorium on New Data Centers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-adopt-moratorium-on-new-data-centers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-adopt-moratorium-on-new-data-centers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Weekday Overnight Closures Scheduled for Marblemount Bridge</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/weekday-overnight-closures-scheduled-for-marblemount-bridge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/weekday-overnight-closures-scheduled-for-marblemount-bridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Burn Ban begins June 15, 2026, in Unincorporated Skagit County.</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/burn-ban-begins-june-15-2026-in-unincorporated-skagit-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Request for Comments on Scope of Environmental Impact Statement for Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Project</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/request-for-comments-on-scope-of-environmental-impact-statement-for-clean-energy-siting-and-permitting-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/request-for-comments-on-scope-of-environmental-impact-statement-for-clean-energy-siting-and-permitting-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Accepting Applications for Clean Energy Advisory Group</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-accepting-applications-for-clean-energy-advisory-group/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-accepting-applications-for-clean-energy-advisory-group/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>13-county &quot;Ready, Set, Go!&quot; evacuation campaign urges communities to prepare for wildfire</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/13-county-ready-set-go-evacuation-campaign-urges-communities-to-prepare-for-wildfire/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/13-county-ready-set-go-evacuation-campaign-urges-communities-to-prepare-for-wildfire/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County and City of Mount Vernon Host Seniors Townhall</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-and-city-of-mount-vernon-host-seniors-townhall/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-and-city-of-mount-vernon-host-seniors-townhall/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2026 Stormwater Management Program Plan draft open for public comment April 15 to May 1</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/2026-stormwater-management-program-plan-draft-open-for-public-comment-april-15-to-may-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/2026-stormwater-management-program-plan-draft-open-for-public-comment-april-15-to-may-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners to Vote to Approve Seattle City Light FERC Relicensing Agreement</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-vote-to-approve-seattle-city-light-ferc-relicensing-agreement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-vote-to-approve-seattle-city-light-ferc-relicensing-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Call for Applications for the Skagit County Planning Commission</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/call-for-applications-for-the-skagit-county-planning-commission/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/call-for-applications-for-the-skagit-county-planning-commission/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Concrete Sauk Valley Road at Milepost 3.7 Closed Indefinitely</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/concrete-sauk-valley-road-at-milepost-37-closed-indefinitely/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/concrete-sauk-valley-road-at-milepost-37-closed-indefinitely/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Marblemount Public Meeting Scheduled for April 2nd</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/marblemount-public-meeting-scheduled-for-april-2nd/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/marblemount-public-meeting-scheduled-for-april-2nd/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning Issued for Skagit County, Moderate Flooding Expected</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-warning-issued-for-skagit-county-moderate-flooding-expected/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-warning-issued-for-skagit-county-moderate-flooding-expected/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners to Review Second Draft Agritourism Code Changes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-review-second-draft-agritourism-code-changes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-review-second-draft-agritourism-code-changes/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners to Consider Approval of FERC Relicensing Agreement</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-consider-approval-of-ferc-relicensing-agreement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-consider-approval-of-ferc-relicensing-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County to Host Community Meeting and Concrete Community Center Open House Event</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-host-community-meeting-and-concrete-community-center-open-house-event/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 February 2026 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Superior Court Announces Appointment of New Superior Court Commissioner</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-superior-court-announces-appointment-of-new-superior-court-commissioner/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners Appoint Members to Climate Impact Advisory Committee</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-appoint-members-to-climate-impact-advisory-committee/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Winter Reminders from the Skagit County Fire Marshal</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/winter-reminders-from-the-skagit-county-fire-marshal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/winter-reminders-from-the-skagit-county-fire-marshal/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners and City Councils Sign North Star Interlocal Agreement</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-and-city-councils-sign-north-star-interlocal-agreement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-and-city-councils-sign-north-star-interlocal-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 17 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Farmland Legacy Hosts Community Workshops on Succession Planning</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-farmland-legacy-hosts-community-workshops-on-succession-planning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-farmland-legacy-hosts-community-workshops-on-succession-planning/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners Nominate Joe Burns to District 3 Commissioner Seat</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-nominate-joe-burns-to-district-3-commissioner-seat/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-nominate-joe-burns-to-district-3-commissioner-seat/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Applications Now Open for the 2026 Master Composter Recycler Volunteer Training</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/applications-now-open-for-the-2026-master-composter-recycler-volunteer-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/applications-now-open-for-the-2026-master-composter-recycler-volunteer-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners to Interview County Commissioner District 3 Candidates</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-interview-county-commissioner-district-3-candidates/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-interview-county-commissioner-district-3-candidates/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood-Related Evacuation Notices Lifted in Skagit County; Skagit River Now Below Flood Stage</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-related-evacuation-notices-lifted-in-skagit-county-skagit-river-now-below-flood-stage/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-related-evacuation-notices-lifted-in-skagit-county-skagit-river-now-below-flood-stage/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free Flood Debris Disposal for Skagit County Households</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/free-flood-debris-disposal-for-skagit-county-households/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/free-flood-debris-disposal-for-skagit-county-households/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Watch Issued for Skagit County: Additional Weather Systems and Flooding Likely</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-for-skagit-county-additional-weather-systems-and-flooding-likely/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-for-skagit-county-additional-weather-systems-and-flooding-likely/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Notice of Public Meeting</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/notice-of-public-meeting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/notice-of-public-meeting/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>As Floodwaters Recede, Skagit County Residents Urged to Use Caution</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/as-floodwaters-recede-skagit-county-residents-urged-to-use-caution/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/as-floodwaters-recede-skagit-county-residents-urged-to-use-caution/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Extends Closure of Non-Essential Services to December 12 Due to Flooding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-extends-closure-of-non-essential-services-to-december-12-due-to-flooding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-extends-closure-of-non-essential-services-to-december-12-due-to-flooding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County to Close Non-Essential Services on December 11, 2025 Due to Flooding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-close-non-essential-services-on-december-11-2025-due-to-flooding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-close-non-essential-services-on-december-11-2025-due-to-flooding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Historic Flooding Predicted for Skagit County, Upriver Communities Recommended to Evacuate</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/historic-flooding-predicted-for-skagit-county-upriver-communities-recommended-to-evacuate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/historic-flooding-predicted-for-skagit-county-upriver-communities-recommended-to-evacuate/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Flood Update: Stay Informed and Prepare for Potential Evacuations</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-flood-update-stay-informed-and-prepare-for-potential-evacuations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-flood-update-stay-informed-and-prepare-for-potential-evacuations/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Superior Court Judge Thomas L. Verge to Retire</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/superior-court-judge-thomas-l-verge-to-retire/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/superior-court-judge-thomas-l-verge-to-retire/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Warning Issued for Skagit County, Major Flood Expected</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-warning-issued-for-skagit-county-major-flood-expected/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-warning-issued-for-skagit-county-major-flood-expected/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Watch Issued for Skagit County, Commissioners Approve Emergency Declaration</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-for-skagit-county-commissioners-approve-emergency-declaration/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/flood-watch-issued-for-skagit-county-commissioners-approve-emergency-declaration/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Solid Waste Rates to Increase January 1, 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-solid-waste-rates-to-increase-january-1-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-solid-waste-rates-to-increase-january-1-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North Star Recognized with Project of Impact Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/north-star-recognized-with-project-of-impact-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/north-star-recognized-with-project-of-impact-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Swinomish Boat Launch Temporarily Closed for Renovations Through December</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/swinomish-boat-launch-temporarily-closed-for-renovations-through-december/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/swinomish-boat-launch-temporarily-closed-for-renovations-through-december/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners Adopt 0.1% Public Safety Sales Tax</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-adopt-01-public-safety-sales-tax/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-adopt-01-public-safety-sales-tax/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 November 2025 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Preliminary 2026 Budget Now Available</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/preliminary-2026-budget-now-available/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/preliminary-2026-budget-now-available/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County to Host Public Hearing on 0.1% Public Safety Sales Tax</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-host-public-hearing-on-01-public-safety-sales-tax/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-host-public-hearing-on-01-public-safety-sales-tax/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County to Request Transition of Senior Nutrition Program to Alternate Provider</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-request-transition-of-senior-nutrition-program-to-alternate-provider/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-request-transition-of-senior-nutrition-program-to-alternate-provider/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners Schedule Public Meeting to Discuss Senior Nutrition Contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-schedule-public-meeting-to-discuss-senior-nutrition-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 September 2025 19:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners to Host Annual Budget Meetings</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-host-annual-budget-meetings/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-host-annual-budget-meetings/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners to Host Senior Services Budget Meetings</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-host-senior-services-budget-meetings/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-to-host-senior-services-budget-meetings/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County Commissioners Remain Committed to Senior Services and Meals on Wheels Programs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-remain-committed-to-senior-services-and-meals-on-wheels-programs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-commissioners-remain-committed-to-senior-services-and-meals-on-wheels-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skagit County to Accept Glass for Recycling at All Transfer Stations</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-accept-glass-for-recycling-at-all-transfer-stations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/skagit-county-to-accept-glass-for-recycling-at-all-transfer-stations/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Solid Waste Rates in Effect Starting September 1st</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/new-solid-waste-rates-in-effect-starting-september-1st/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/news/posts/new-solid-waste-rates-in-effect-starting-september-1st/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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