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County Press Release Archive 2014 |
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Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:42:00 PST Dahlstedt elected to board of state counties association
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:04:00 PSTWas elected to two leadership positions at the annual Leaders Conference Commissioners seek interested persons for Agricultural Advisory Board (AAB)
Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:12:00 PSTThe 3-year term begins January 1, 2015. SKAGIT RIVER FLOOD WATCH
Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:12:00 PSTThe National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Skagit County and much of western Washington. Even the best holiday cooks benefit from food safety tips
Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:12:00 PSTWhen food-related illness strikes, holiday joy can turn into stomach pains. Environmental agreement readied for future jail site
Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:21:00 PSTComments sought on Skagit County?s proposed cleanup at truck stop Health Department issues Warning for toxic blue green algae at Pass Lake in Deception Pass State Park
Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:51:00 PSTBig Lake in Skagit County continues to have significant scum from blue green algae Skagit County Board of Commissioners approve tax agreement with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:00:00 PSTCounty will collect and distribute the Tribal tax for 2011-2014 UPDATED: Public Health and local hospitals collaborate to address Ebola risks
Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:45:00 PSTProvides notice to travelers from Ebola regions Governor's office and Skagit County highlight progress of the Clean Samish Initiative
Wed, 08 Oct 2014 10:45:00 PSTLocal effort plays key role in meeting governor's statewide goal to grow shellfish industry and reduce pollution Guemes Island Ferry Haul-Out Extended to October 24, 2014
Tue, 07 Oct 2014 14:10:00 PSTRequired piping replacement will add 8-10 days to the haul-out period . Skagit County second half property taxes due October 31
Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:00:00 PSTState law requires that payments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge. Public Health and local hospitals are prepared to address Ebola risk from travelers
Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:04:13 PSTSkagit County Public Health and Community Services (Public Health) is working closely with county hospitals Christensen elected president of state planning organization
Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:24:23 PSTTo serve a two year term as president of the Washington State Association of County and Regional Planning Directors The outdoor burn ban will be lifted for all of the unincorporated areas of Skagit County
Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:24:23 PSTAs of 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Skagit County seeks volunteers to help develop the County's Work Plan for the Voluntary Stewardship Program
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:30:15 PSTApplication deadline: October 13, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. Rural Skagit County invites the public to attend a Clean Samish Initiative (CSI) Update
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:25:35 PSTMeeting on October 8, 2014 Rural water meeting slated October 1 at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:32:15 PSTOctober 1 at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:27:15 PST Public Hearing on Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Wed, 03 Sep 2014 07:27:45 PSTTuesday, Sept. 9 at Burlington City Chambers, 833 Spruce Street Skagit County and Burlington School District Investigate Options as Stewards of Historic Cumming Painting
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:27:45 PSTA 28 x 6 foot canvas mural painted by the late William Cumming in 1941 was saved from a probable trip to the garbage dump Skagit County Commissioners will host Guemes Island Community Forum, Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:57:15 PST5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Center Health Department issues warning for toxic blue green algae at Heart Lake
Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:24:15 PSTCautions users of Big Lake to avoid scum. Draft of Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan available for public review August 25
Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:23:15 PSTComments from the public are encouraged. Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:24:43 PST Dahlstedt appointed to national leadership team
Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:29:03 PSTNACo President Riki Hokama of Hawaii announced Dahlstedt?s appointment as Vice Chair of the Health Steering Committee on July 25, 2014 Completion of the Pioneer Highway/Fir Island Road Intersection Project
Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:09:43 PSTThe project has improved traffic flow at the intersection by providing a five-legged roundabout 110th Annual Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and Meeting
Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:35:03 PSTThursday, August 7, 2014 at Pioneer Park in La Conner County planners release development rights report prepared with advisory committee
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:55:23 PSTThe report provides a comprehensive overview of TDR programs and methods Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:01:43 PST Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:47:43 PST Skagit County reauthorizes Clean Water Program
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:02:03 PSTReauthorizes existing special assessment rates through December 31, 2019 Public comment invited on Skagit River Flood Risk Management Study
Wed, 21 May 2014 14:12:13 PSTThe public meeting will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 6 p.m. Skagit County upgrades online video system
Tue, 20 May 2014 10:52:33 PSTUpgraded video resolution and elimination of device compatibility issues County 'iMap' named best online interactive map in state
Mon, 19 May 2014 10:52:43 PSTVoted by the Washington State Chapter of URISA Skagit County Commissioners Declare May 18-24 National EMS Week
Fri, 16 May 2014 06:52:43 PSTThe county has more than 400 first responders, EMTs and medics, and many more volunteer fighters. The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the County Planning Commission.
Thu, 15 May 2014 13:32:00 PSTAt this time, the County is accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 1. Skagit County Medic One Presents Distracted Driving Presentation
Fri, 02 May 2014 13:50:50 PSTMay 23 at Burlington Public Library County publishes 1969 aerial photos online
Fri, 02 May 2014 09:50:50 PSTThe high resolution photographs are available through the Countys web map tool called iMap Tue, 29 Apr 2014 10:44:52 PST Wed, 23 Apr 2014 10:44:52 PST Berentson appointed Skagit County Public Works Director
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:04:52 PSTBerentson has been serving as Interim Public Works Director for the past six months. Davis Slough Bridge Project Meeting April 23
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:24:52 PSTAt the Day Creek Fire Hall located at 31693 South Skagit Highway PUBLIC MEETINGS: Skagit County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:18:52 PSTWill be focused on setting goals to mitigate the various natural hazards that affect Skagit County. Dozens gather at local drill built around hypothetical crude oil car derailment
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:24:52 PSTSeveral dozen local emergency responders gathered Wednesday, April 9 for a tabletop exercise Skagit County first half property taxes due April 30, 2014
Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:24:52 PSTPayments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge. Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:24:52 PST Skagit County seeks assistance from the Samish Watershed Community to protect water quality this weekend
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:34:52 PSTThe Samish Watershed is currently in a critical period Guemes Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting March 26, 2014
Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:04:12 PST6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Hall Army Corps receives $400,000 to complete Skagit flood protection study
Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:40:12 PSTSkagit County is the local sponsor of this flood risk reduction study. County reaches resolution with HHS over inadvertent disclosure of public health receipts in 2011
Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:34:46 PSTUnder the agreement with HHS, the County will pay a resolution amount of $215,000 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:29:16 PST Community Engagement in Oil Spill Preparedness and Response
Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:24:12 PSTA Free Public Workshop Saturday, March 15, 2014 Skagit County wins national honors for financial reporting
Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:05:52 PSTAnnounced by the Government Finance Officers Association. How Clean is Your Neighborhood Stream?
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:05:52 PSTJoin us and learn about the health of our local fresh water streams and rivers. Plan for Clear Lake Moves Forward
Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:05:52 PST6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13 at Clear Lake Elementary School Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:05:32 PST Skagit County seeks emergency services director
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:45:52 PSTThe EMS Director will provide oversight to all areas of Skagit Countys EMS delivery system Board of Commissioners Releases Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Potentially Dangerous Wild Animals
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:01:52 PSTThe Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 4, at 9:30 Free composting, recycling and sustainability training offered in March
Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:39:52 PSTWill occur Thursday evenings, March 6 through April 24, 2014 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Padilla Bay Interpretive Center in Bayview. Funds secured for Concrete's Public Safety Building
Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:39:52 PSTA message from Commissioner Sharon D. Dillon, District 3 Skagit County invites the public to attend a Clean Samish Initiative (CSI) Update
Meeting on January 7, 2014 |