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| Skagit County Press Release Archive 2016
Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:15:00 PST Board of Commissioners sets docket for 2017 Comprehensive Plan amendments
Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:15:00 PSTThe County accepts suggestions each year through the last business day of July. Skagit County approves 2017 operating budget
Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:30:00 PSTThe Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to pass the $219.9 million budget. Dianne Goddard appointed to fill District Court judgeship
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PSTThe appointment becomes effective January 1, 2017 Proposed Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Expansion
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:00:00 PSTThe Swinomish Indian Tribal Community recently filed papers with the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:30:00 PST Notice of potential vacancy in Skagit County District Court
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:00:00 PSTThe Board of County Commissioners has the authority and responsibility to appoint. County files suit to halt illegal recycling, retail operation on Cook Road
Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:20:00 PSTThe County filed suit against BTI Materials Nov. 15 Active shooter drill scheduled for Nov. 19 at Skagit Valley College
Wed, 09 Nov 2016 09:20:00 PSTLaw enforcement, fire, EMS and other first responders will take part Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:40:00 PST New hours start Jan. 1, 2017, at Clear Lake recycling site
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:00:00 PSTThe site will not operate on Wednesdays - Just Friday through Monday. Join Population Health Trust for its website kickoff event Nov. 9
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:20:00 PST4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at McIntyre Hall Applicants sought for Central Valley Ambulance Authority Board
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:30:00 PSTThe current Citizen At Large position ends Dec. 31 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:00:00 PST Population Health Trust will hear ways to reduce opioid abuse Nov. 3
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:00:00 PSTYoung adults in Skagit County are dying from opioid use at a rate higher than the state average Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:40:00 PST Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:40:00 PST Skagit County second half property taxes due October 31
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:40:00 PSTPayments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge. New Skyline ballot drop box available to Anacortes residents
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:00:00 PSTSkyline Beach Club at 6041 Sands Way, Anacortes Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:00:00 PST Skagit River Level Hotline will provide updates during flood events
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 08:20:00 PSTThe hotline is updated daily, unless river conditions warrant more frequent updates. County appoints new interim Emergency Management director
Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:45:00 PSTFormer director recently hired as new Deputy Fire Marshal Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:05:00 PST Fri, 07 Oct 2016 07:20:00 PST Helpful Election 2016 tips for Skagit County voters
Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:20:00 PSTAre you prepared to vote in the 2016 presidential election? Wed, 28 Sep 2016 09:30:00 PST Community resources available for those affected by Cascade Mall shooting
Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:00:00 PSTServices are free to the Skagit County Community. Skagit County Coroner's Office has completed its Burlington Mall shooting investigation
Tue, 26 Sep 2016 09:40:00 PSTFour women and one man were murdered in the Sept 23rd attack. Investigation continues in Burlington Mall shooting incident
Sat, 24 Sep 2016 22:40:00 PSTOfficers arrested 20-year-old Arcan Cetin, an Oak Harbor man. Sat, 24 Sep 2016 10:22:00 PST 5 confirmed dead after Cascade Mall shooting; investigation ongoing
Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:00:00 PSTThe SMART team is currently reconstructing the entire scene. Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:30:00 PST County Fire Code inspections going digital
Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:00:00 PSTSimpler for both the County and business owners to keep track of their current inspection status. Assessor's Office: Value Change Notices and La Conner inspections
Tue, 026 Sep 2016 13:40:00 PSTNotices are mailed only if the assessed value changed from the prior year. Skagit County outdoor burn ban lifted
Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:50:00 PSTResidential yard and land-clearing fires are permitted in unincorporated Skagit County. Dramatic water quality improvements recorded at Bay View State Park
Thu, 01 Jul 2016 13:50:00 PSTThanks in part to local volunteers, local residents and the collaborative efforts of the Skagit County Clean Water program Thu, 18 Jul 2016 13:50:00 PST Complete burn ban in effect Aug. 18 for all of Skagit County
Mon, 15 Jul 2016 10:10:00 PSTDue to the hot weather conditions ahead and low fuel moisture levels Wed, 03 Jul 2016 15:25:00 PST Skagit County engineer elected as Western District Representative for State Association of County Engineers
Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:25:00 PSTRandall-Grutter will serve on the WASCE board and represent the 19 counties west of the Cascade mountains. Modified burn ban in effect August 1 for Skagit County
Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:04:00 PSTFor all residential yard and land clearing fires Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:15:00 PST Skagit County earns Digital Counties honors in annual survey
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:35:00 PSTFrom the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:35:00 PST Share your feedback on Pressentin Park upgrades at July 27 meeting
Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:15:00 PSTWould you like to see picnic facilities, bicycle camping sites or fishing access at Pressentin Park? $2.2M Ecology grant will pay for cleanup at new County jail site
Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:15:00 PSTThe roughly 8-acre parcel previously served at the Truck City Truck Stop for more than 30 years. Lake View Boulevard/SR 9 intersection closed July 3 for fireworks show
Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:40:00 PSTAt the intersection of SR 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight July 3. Keep it safe and sane this Fourth of July
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:00:00 PSTSkagit County fire departments need your help to keep this Fourth of July weekend safe and sane. Farmers invited to apply for innovative on-farm project grant funds
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:00:00 PSTProgram aims to support local farmers, bolster local food production and - ultimately - give back to the Skagit County community. Environmental Health is moving to the main Public Health Department offices
Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:43:00 PST700 S. 2nd Street in downtown Mount Vernon. Countywide chip seal program begins June 20
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:13:00 PSTAs the weather gets warmer, Skagit County Public Works crews will get busier.. Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:47:00 PST Watercraft registration expires June 30: Have you renewed yet?
Mon, 16 May 2016 15:47:00 PSTRenewing your registration now means enjoy the summer weather without any delays. Hayley Thompson sworn in as new County Coroner
Sun, 15 May 2016 09:47:00 PSTThompson holds a Masters degree in Forensic Anthropology. Police arrest 52, clear BNSF railway line near Farm to Market Road
Tue, 10 May 2016 10:19:00 PSTProtesters on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks. Expect congestion May 13-15 during weekend protest near Anacortes
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:23:16 PSTDrivers on State Route 20 between Anacortes and Deception Pass. County media release regarding May 13-15 event by activists
Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:23:16 PSTThe number of protestors is estimated in excess of one thousand. Skagit County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Delivery Model Advisory Group
Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:23:16 PSTThe public meetings start Monday, May 25 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:21:16 PST Skagit County to send out Presidential Primary ballots
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 07:21:16 PSTTo approximately 70,300 registered voters for Washingtons 2016 Presidential Primary Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:25:16 PST Guemes Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting April 12, 2016
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:12:16 PST6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Center City Light, PSE, Skagit, Whatcom Counties Collaborate on Dam Safety
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:12:18 PSTMarch 16 Exercise Will Test Emergency Coordination Riquelme to be sworn in as Superior Court judge
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:32:16 PSTWas appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to replace Judge Susan K. Cook Summit participants agree on 'housing crisis', express desire to see community-wide campaign
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:57:16 PSTAn overwhelming 98 percent of participants agreed that Skagit County is experiencing a housing crisis Spotlight Film Festival continues with documentary on March 10 at Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon
Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:45:00 PSTThe fourth in a five-part documentary series Clean Samish Initiative Enters Spring Critical Period
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:15:00 PSTCampaign to reduce water pollution from fecal coliform bacteria. Become a Salish Sea Steward Volunteer and Make a Difference
Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:15:00 PSTThe Skagit County Marine Resources Committee is offering FREE Training . Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:15:00 PST Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:15:00 PST Janicki to chair County Board of Commissioners
Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:45:00 PSTCommissioners rotate in the role of chair on an annual basis. New stormwater management code in effect
Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:45:00 PSTEndorsed unanimously the County Planning Commission in 2015 Public Health brings documentary about American motherhood
Dark Side of the Full Moon at the Lincoln Theatre January 14 at 7 p.m. |