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September 30, 2025
Skagit County to Request Transition of Senior Nutrition Program to Alternate Provider
Commissioners directed Public Health to provide notice to the Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) that a new provider will be needed for the senior nutrition program starting July 1, 2026.
September 26, 2025
North Star to Host Joint City Councils, City Mayors, and Commissioners Meeting
North Star will host a joint meeting on Tuesday, September 30th, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Skagit County Public Health with the Skagit Board of County Commissioners and Mayors and City Councils of the cities of Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, and Anacortes.
September 25, 2025
Skagit County Commissioners Schedule Public Meeting to Discuss Senior Nutrition Contract
County Commissioners requested Public Health staff to present options for reducing the budget, including evaluation of either reducing hot congregate meals and hot meal deliveries or transitioning the senior nutrition program contract to a nonprofit.
September 23, 2025
Skagit County Solid Waste to Host 2nd Annual Clothing Swap Event
A clothing swap is an exchange and giveaway of donated clothing. Participants are encouraged to bring in clean clothing to swap, donate, or take away.
September 22, 2025
Skagit County Commissioners to Host Annual Budget Meetings
Commissioners will host a series of budget work sessions over the next two weeks with each department and elected office to discuss 2026 budget requests
September 10, 2025
Recreational Shellfish Harvest Closures Issued in Skagit County Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Toxins
The closure of Samish Bay for all species of shellfish includes clams, geoduck, scallops, mussels, oysters and snails.
September 10, 2025
Skagit County Creates Temporary Technical Advisory Group to Evaluate Guemes Ferry Replacement Options
Since 2013, Skagit County has been studying options for replacement of the Guemes Island ferry as it has become overly burdensome to continue maintaining the current vessel.
September 9, 2025
Skagit County Commissioners to Host Senior Services Budget Meetings
The Skagit Board of County Commissioners hosted a proclamation today to recognize September as National Senior Center Month.
September 9, 2025
Skagit County Commissioners Remain Committed to Senior Services and Meals on Wheels Programs
The ability to share hot meals, both via delivery and congregate meals in our centers, gives seniors with limited ability to cook or leave their house unassisted a sense of connection and safety.
September 3, 2025
North Star to Host Housing Forum
North Star will host a “Building our Future: From Housing Crisis to Thriving Community” forum on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Library Commons.
August 25, 2025
Cascade River Road #97950 Will be Closed at Milepost 0.03 (Marblemount Bridge) From September 2, Through September 16, 2025.
Stellar J Corporation will be conducting the first phase of a two-year repair and maintenance project on the Marblemount Bridge over the Skagit River.
August 20, 2025
2025 Fidalgo Bay Day
Come join the Skagit Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and friends for a FREE, fun, family outing at our 21st annual Fidalgo Bay Day event on Saturday, September 13th, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Samish Indian Nation’s beautiful Fidalgo Bay Resort, located at 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road in Anacortes.
August 18, 2025
Skagit County to Host Open Houses on Draft 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and its partners will host several open house opportunities throughout Skagit County to take public input on proposed mitigation actions to be included in the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
August 18, 2025
Dodge Valley Road #41000 Will Be Closed at Milepost 2.77 (Valley Road) from August 25, Through September 4, 2025.
Skagit County crews will be replacing a large, failed farm and irrigation culvert across Dodge Valley Road adjacent the the intersection of Valley Road approximately 1/2 mile south of Chilberg Road. The entire intersection will be closed and unpassable.
August 18, 2025
Marblemount Bridge to Close for Two Weeks
The Marblemount bridge on Cascade River Road will be closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles and pedestrians, from September 2, 2025, through September 16, 2025, due to ongoing construction efforts to rehabilitate the aging bridge infrastructure.
August 15, 2025
Skagit County to Host Public Hearing on County Park Fee Increases
The public is encouraged to join the hearing either virtually via Zoom at the link on the Commissioner’s webpage or in-person in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon.
August 14, 2025
Skagit County Planning Commission to Review Draft Agritourism Code Changes
The proposal was drafted with input from a community advisory group convened by Skagit County Planning and Development Services (PDS) to include public input on the agritourism study.
August 13, 2025
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Skagit County
The bat was submitted to the Washington State Public Health Laboratory for testing and was confirmed positive on August 12, 2025.
August 11, 2025
Skagit County Proclaims August 2025 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month
The proclamation celebrates the dedicated professionals in our emergency management division who work tirelessly year-round to prepare and plan for disasters.
August 5, 2025
August 4th Board of County Commissioners meeting to discuss and possibly adopt Critical Areas Ordinance reschedule to October 28th
The Board of County Commissioners’ August 4th meeting, which was scheduled to potentially take action on the adoption of the Critical Areas Ordinance, has been canceled.
August 1, 2025
Skagit County to Study Future Regional Public Safety Campus
Commissioners have allocated $285,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding to support a comprehensive facility needs assessment and feasibility study for the development and operations of a regional public safety campus (RPSC) in Skagit County.
July 30, 2025
Recreational Shellfish Harvest Closure Issued for Skagit Bay Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Toxins
Shellfish harvesters should always check for closures before they dig by visiting the Shellfish Safety Map or calling the Marine Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.
July 29, 2025
Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki Announces Retirement
Commissioner Lisa Janicki has announced she will retire at the end of 2025 after eleven years of serving as County Commissioner for District 3. Janicki is excited for the opportunity to spend more time with family and her ten grandchildren.
July 24, 2025
Skagit County to Host Public Hearing on Updates to Critical Areas Ordinance
The Skagit County Commissioners will host a public hearing on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to hear testimony on the proposed updates to the Skagit County Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO).
July 23, 2025
Application Deadline Extended for Skagit County Planning Commission
There are two Planning Commission seats, one seat in District 1 and one seat in District 3, with terms expiring on August 31, 2025. This call for applications is for residents who live in District 1 or District 3 of Skagit County and would like to be considered for a seat on the Planning Commission.
July 22, 2025
Cardiac Arrest Survivor Saved Thanks to PulsePoint Respond Smartphone App and Quick Bystander Action
Dennis Hoggarth of Camano Island is alive today thanks to the swift actions of bystanders including several registered nurses and a nearby off-duty firefighter/paramedic who were alerted through the PulsePoint Respond app, underscoring the lifesaving power of technology and community involvement in time-critical emergencies.
July 21, 2025
Skagit County Solicits Feedback for Draft 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Skagit County is looking for feedback on the community’s concerns regarding different hazards and natural disasters in the area, and priorities for how the County plans for those disasters.
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