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NEWS
June 30, 2025
Commissioners Adopt 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Update
Commissioners approved two ordinances to adopt the periodic Comprehensive Plan update and updates and reorganization of the Skagit County development regulation
June 24, 2025
Call for Applications for Skagit County Planning Commission
The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department and advises the Department and the Board of County Commissioners on proposed land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County.
June 20, 2025
County Commissioners Award Economic Development Funds to Workforce Housing Projects
Commissioners approved economic development public facilities funding for three workforce housing projects, adding 65 new rental housing units in Anacortes, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley.
June 17, 2025
Commissioners Statement on U.S. Department of Labor's Decision to Close Job Corps Centers
We are incredibly dismayed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to close Job Corps centers nationwide, including our locally operated Cascade Job Corps in Sedro-Woolley.
June 16, 2025
Skagit County Solicits Public Input on Proposed Revisions to Skagit County Code Chapter 12.05 Relating to On-Site Sewage Systems
Public comments for or against the adoption of the proposed revisions are invited to be submitted by July 25, 2025.
June 12, 2025
Public Comment Period Extended for Revisions to Skagit County Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs Code to Friday, June 27, 2025
June 4, 2025
North Star to Host Joint Meeting with County Commissioners, Mayors, and City Councils
The joint meeting is to strengthen collaboration under the North Star initiative by deepening mutual understanding and building trust between jurisdictions and Skagit County.
May 20, 2025
Guemes Island Ferry to Return after Memorial Day Weekend
At this time, the best estimate for return to service would be Friday, June 6th. There is a possibility the ferry could return sooner if all remaining work and testing goes smoothly.
May 20, 2025
County Commissioners Designate National Public Works Week in Skagit County
May 18th through May 24th, 2025, as National Public Works Week in Skagit County. The proclamation celebrates the essential contributions of public works professionals in our community.
May 14, 2025
Skagit County Protects 460 Acres of Farmland from Development in 2024
The protection of Skagit County’s USDA-designated prime farmland means these properties can no longer be developed into residential buildings, and will instead provide essential soil and land for farming for generations to come.
May 14, 2025
Commissioners Appoint Jill Boudreau to Housing Authority Of Skagit County Board
Boudreau currently works in the Whatcom County Executive’s Office as a senior policy and project manager and previously served as mayor for the City of Mount Vernon for 12 years before stepping down in 2023.
May 14, 2025
Burn Ban Takes Effect June 15th in Unincorporated Skagit County
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, a modified burn ban for all residential and land-clearing fires in unincorporated Skagit County will go into effect
April 30, 2025
Shellfish Harvesting in Skagit County
With the help of a diligent group of volunteer harvesters, Skagit County Public Health monitors samples of clams, oysters, and mussels for biotoxins including the toxin that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).
April 25, 2025
Skagit County to Host Unclaimed Remains Remembrance Ceremony
The ceremony will honor the memory of 59 individuals who have been unclaimed at the Coroner’s Office since 2019.
April 25, 2025
Skagit Transit Long Range Transit Plan Open for Public Comment
This plan provides Skagit Transit with a framework for enhancing and expanding transit over the next decade to better serve existing riders and attract new riders.
April 24, 2025
Commissioners Select New Public Works Director, County Engineer
Michael See is the new Public Works Director and Tom Weller is the new County Engineer
April 22, 2025
Commissioners Approve Option Agreement to Acquire Haller Farm for Estuary Restoration Project
Haller Farm encompasses the majority of the highest ranked Skagit Chinook recovery project area identified by the 2017 Skagit Estuary Restoration Strategic Assessment.
April 18, 2025
Skagit County to Accept Glass for Recycling at All Transfer Stations
Glass will again be accepted for recycling at Skagit County Transfer Stations starting Friday, April 18, 2025.
April 16, 2025
2025 Stormwater Management Program Plan Draft Open for Public Comment
The Program Plan informs the public on actions the County’s Stormwater Management Program has planned for the current calendar year.
April 15, 2025
Skagit County to Acquire Haller Farm for Estuary Restoration Project
County Commissioners will consider approval of an option agreement to acquire the Haller Farm, a 584-acre property at the mouth of the Skagit River north fork, approximately one mile southeast of the Town of La Conner.
April 14, 2025
North Star to Host Inaugural Symposium
Will bring together individuals from multiple professional sectors representing behavioral health, housing, social service providers, first responders, the criminal justice system, the business community, and other public and private community leaders to network, collaborate, and advance professional development.
April 9, 2025
Skagit County Seeks Applicants for Housing Authority of Skagit County Board
HASC is a taxpayer-funded public agency that administers federal Housing Choice Vouchers and develops and preserves housing for low-income Skagitonians
March 10, 2025
Notice of Skagit County Economic Development Grant Applications
Skagit County will begin accepting applications today for economic development grants to fund the construction of public facilities that retain and/or create family-wage jobs or affordable workforce housing projects
March 10, 2025
Guemes Island Ferry Haul-Out, Passenger Only Service to Begin March 15th
The next scheduled haul-out of the Guemes Island ferry will be March 15 through April 29, 2025
February 11, 2025
Applications Now Open for the 2025 Master Composter Recycler Volunteer Training
The certification training, hosted by the Skagit County Solid Waste Division, provides participants with tools and knowledge to share back to the community as official waste reduction educators.
February 5, 2025
Guemes Island Ferry Electronic Ticketing System Launching March 19th
Soon, residents will have the convenience of pre-purchasing ferry tickets on Skagit County’s website using Anchor’s user-friendly and mobile-ready platform.
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