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June 2, 2023
Burn Ban takes effect June 9, 2023, for all of Skagit County
A modified burn ban for all residential and land clearing fires in unincorporated Skagit County will go into effect at 8:00 am on June 9, 2023, and continue until further notice.

May 31, 2023
Employer Summit to Be Held on June 15, 2023, to Discuss Local Child Care Challenges and Opportunities to Increase Capacity
The summit is intended to inspire local employers to promote solutions to address employee child care needs and improve workforce retention, recruitment, and productivity.

May 23, 2023
ADA Transition Plan to Increase Mobility in Skagit County
Skagit County is in the process of developing an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan to guide when and where mobility improvements need to be made.

May 19, 2023
Farmers Market Benefit Cards Available to Eligible Seniors Beginning May 22
Each eligible person will receive up to $80 in benefits to be used at any approved Skagit County Farmers Market.

May 19, 2023
Skagit County Releases Point-in-Time Count of People Experiencing Homelessness in 2023
Led by Community Action of Skagit County in partnership with Skagit County Public Health, many community partners, and dozens of volunteers.

May 18, 2023
Seeking Representative for Skagit County Boundary Review Board
The Boundary Review Board functions independently and does not represent county interests.

May 9, 2023
New Solid Waste Rates Effective June 1
General solid waste to increase from $103 to $105 per ton. The minimum charge for residential waste disposal will remain at $20.

May 1, 2023
Skagit County Seeks Partnership to Move Toward Ferry Union Resolution
Skagit County's response to the Guemes Island Ferry Inlandboatman’s Union of the Pacific (IBU) strike.

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