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County Press Release Archive 2010 |
Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:45:12 PST Gathering of Native Artists on January 22 at County Museum Featured performance at 2 PM by Swil Kanim, Lummi tribal member. Wed,
15 Dec 2010 10:11:42 PST
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Zaugg to Retire
Wed,
15 Dec 2010 10:11:40 PSTFrom Washington State University Skagit County Extension after 17 years of service. 2011
Country Living Expo and Cattlemen's Winterschool Registration Available
Mon,
13 Dec 2010 15:17:00 PSTOver 150 classes are offered from raising backyard chickens to chain saw maintenance. SKAGIT
COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER CONTINUES MONITORING FLOOD SITUATION
Mon,
13 Dec 2010 02:17:00 PSTThe flood waters in Skagit County continue to recede. Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:47:32 PST SKAGIT
RIVER IS UNDER FLOOD WARNING
Sun,
12 Dec 2010 14:47:32 PSTThe Skagit is still predicted to crest in Mount Vernon at 4:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at 29.5 feet SKAGIT
RIVER IS UNDER FLOOD WARNING
Fri,
03 Dec 2010 10:17:32 PSTThe predicted crest for the Skagit River at Concrete is 31.2 feet, tomorrow morning at 4:00 o'clock Schedule
announced for senior driver refresher course, "Getting There Safely"
Fri,
03 Dec 2010 08:37:09 PSTThe classes will be held at the Mount Vernon Senior Center Businesses
encouraged to report economic damage caused by recent snowstorm
Thu,
02 Dec 2010 08:07:08 PSTReport it to the Emergency Management office Project
dedication ceremony scheduled for Guemes Ferry Terminal Building
and 6th Street reconstruction projects
Mon,
22 Nov 2010 16:12:10 PSTTuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Rachel
Beck appointed Skagit County Public Works Ferry Manager
Mon,
22 Nov 2010 09:31:14 PSTBeck has many years of experience in ferry operations management. Similk
Bay reclassified to "Approved"
Mon,
22 Nov 2010 07:22:19 PSTThis change in classification was prompted by the results of a comprehensive review of pollution conditions. Learn
How Your Septic System Works And How to Take Care of It
Wed,
17 Nov 2010 11:52:39 PSTPresented by the Skagit County Public Health Department. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:27:30 PST Christensen
to serve on County and Regional Planning Director's Statewide Executive
Committee
Mon,
08 Nov 2010 07:57:36 PSTChristensen has over 28 years of experience practicing land use planning, including 22 years working for Skagit County and with its citizens. Rural
Residential Water Use Study Launched
Wed,
02 Nov 2010 07:31:46 PSTResidents can mail back the paper survey form or take the survey on-line at www.skagitcounty.net/watersurvey Skagit
County saves taxpayers $745,000
Tue,
26 Oct 2010 10:51:54 PSTSkagit County government issued bond debt to finance the Transfer Station Project Skagit
County approved for bond for up to $9.3 million for the construction
of new transfer station
Tue,
19 Oct 2010 10:51:54 PSTThe awarded bond allocation authority comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:15:00 PST Community
Meeting to discuss rural residential water use study scheduled October
21, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Wed,
13 Oct 2010 02:25:03 PSTSkagit County, the Washington State Department of Ecology, and the City of Anacortes are working together to conduct a study of rural residential water use in the Skagit River Basin Robert
Lang to present at Lincoln Theatre, October 27, 7:00pm
Wed,
13 Oct 2010 01:50:03 PSTThe Cascadia Corridor: How regional growth will shape Skagit County and Northern Puget Sound Skagit
County receives $46,667 for pipeline safety
Thu,
07 Oct 2010 12:50:03 PSTThe U.S. DOT Pipelines and Hazardous Material Safety Administration awarded Skagit County a grant totaling $46,667 Reservation
Road closed between Similk Bay Road and Stevenson Road October 11
- October 31, 2010
Thu,
07 Oct 2010 12:50:03 PSTReservation Road (#40210) will be closed between Similk Bay Road (milepost 5.20) and Stevenson Road (milepost 5.40) from 6:00am on October 11 until 6:00pm on October 31 Dahlstedt
appointed to Chair of National Association of Counties' Food Safety
Subcommittee
Thu,
07 Oct 2010 12:20:03 PSTCommissioner Dahlstedt was appointed to the Chair of the National Association of Counties' Food Safety Subcommittee of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee Roadwork
to take place on Avon Allen Road on October 11, 2010
Tue,
05 Oct 2010 08:25:03 PSTAvon Allen roadwork will begin on Monday, October 11 Community
Meeting to discuss Lower Skagit Basin groundwater and surface water
study scheduled
Mon,
04 Oct 2010 08:04:13 PSTOctober 6, 7:00pm-8:30pm Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:03:53 PST WSU
Skagit County Master Gardener Program Seeking Volunteer Educators
Thu,
30 Sep 2010 10:03:03 PSTThe classroom training begins on Thursday, January 20 Second
Half Property Taxes due November 1, 2010
Wed,
29 Sep 2010 13:35:23 PSTPayments can also be dropped off at the drop box located near the stairs in the parking lot behind the courthouse.. Envision
Skagit 2060 Citizen Committee Orientation Packet now available
Fri,
24 Sep 2010 16:02:51 PSTThe packet discusses key issues facing Skagit County over the next 50 years. Temporary
South Skagit Highway road closure on September 27
Thu,
23 Sep 2010 16:02:56 PSTThe Detour Route will be via SR 20, SR 9, and Concrete Sauk Valley Road for both directions. Skagit
Transit to provide service on Guemes Island during annual haul-out
Mon,
20 Sep 2010 08:10:06 PSTOctober 4 to October 19, 2010 WSU
Know and Grow Workshop:20 Great Trees and Shrubs for Fall Color
in Skagit Valley
Wed,
15 Sep 2010 15:10:56 PSTTuesday, October 12, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Sakuma Auditorium Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:10:55 PST Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:10:53 PST New
Tool Guides Skagit Groundwater Plans
Wed,
15 Sep 2010 13:12:56 PSTSimulations to evaluate the potential effects of groundwater withdrawals on streamflows in the basin Senior
Driver Refresher Course can reduce insurance rates
Mon,
13 Sep 2010 13:02:46 PSTThursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24, at the Mount Vernon Senior Center County
Commissioners and Mayors Select Envision Skagit 2060 Citizen Committee
Fri,
10 Sep 2010 10:32:06 PSTTo help guide the next phase of the Envision Skagit 2060 project County
Museum Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine's 6th Annual
Museum Day
Wed,
08 Sep 2010 15:12:36 PSTSaturday, September, 25 The
Outdoor Burning Restrictions Will Be Lifted
Thu,
02 Sep 2010 07:10:56 PSTFor all of the unincorporated areas of Skagit County as of 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2010. WSU
Know and Grow Workshop: Dye Plants from the Fall Garden
Wed,
01 Sep 2010 07:15:32 PSTTuesday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Sakuma Auditorium, 16650 State Route 536. Skagit
County awarded Farmland Preservation Assistance Grant
Tue,
31 Aug 2010 07:55:36 PST$25,000 to update the Farmland Legacy Program strategic plan and to gain additional community partners to leverage public and private funds. Second-annual
Guemes Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting
Mon,
30 Aug 2010 15:35:07 PSTSeptember 12, 2010 2:00-4:30 pm Guemes Island Community Center. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:05:09 PST WSU
Know and Grow Workshop: The Real Dirt on Skagit Soils
Mon,
23 Aug 2010 16:05:09 PSTTuesday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Sakuma Auditorium. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:25:08 PST Skagit
County Invites Participation in Bayview Ridge Concepts Survey
Thu,
12 Aug 2010 13:25:08 PSTResults of the survey will assist in the creation of a PUD ordinance. Skagit
County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for Skagit County
Planning Commission
Thu,
12 Aug 2010 07:25:18 PSTFrom County Commissioner District 2. Poetry
Reading with Chinese scholar, Paul Hansen
Thu,
12 Aug 2010 07:25:17 PSTSunday, August 22 at the Skagit County Historical Museum from 2 to 4 PM. Fourth
Annual Retro Ride and Concours D' Elegance
Thu,
12 Aug 2010 07:25:16 PSTThe day begins at 10:00 with a tour of the exhibit and a review of bicycles and costumes. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:14:13 PST Road
Closure Notice Cook Road at the BNSF rail crossing: milepost 1.890
Tue,
10 Aug 2010 16:15:13 PSTAugust 17, 2010 through August 19, 2010. Preliminary
FEMA flood maps now available online
Mon,
09 Aug 2010 09:14:12 PSTclick on the iMap icon located on the right-hand side of Skagit County's homepage. Citizens
with concerns about new FEMA flood maps encouraged to attend public
open houses
Thu,
05 Aug 2010 08:04:14 PSTThe maps, once adopted by the community are utilized by lending institutions and insurance agents to determine who must purchase flood insurance. Sustainable
Small Farming and Ranching Course - Curso de Agricultura Organica/Sostenible
Wed,
04 Aug 2010 12:12:12 PSTCourse starts Wednesday, Sept. 8 and will be held every Wednesday evening, from 6-9pm, through Nov. 24. Skagit
County receives 4th place in Digital Government 2010 Survey
Wed,
04 Aug 2010 11:45:02 PSTThis year's survey focused on counties who achieved results through technology with the current economic situation. Commissioner
Dillon re-appointed to the Washington State Association of Counties
Legislative Steering Committee
Tue,
03 Aug 2010 16:16:43 PSTAll appointments to the Legislative Steering Committee last for one year. Skagit
County Invites Participation in Bayview Ridge Concepts Survey
Fri,
30 Jul 2010 13:56:44 PSTCounty planners constructed the survey based on feedback received at the April community workshop. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:56:39 PST Skagit
County receives $56,000 to fund a SCOG Resource Conservation Manager
Program
Wed,
28 Jul 2010 09:23:09 PSTWill reduce local government energy usage and increase savings. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:08:31 PST 106th
Annual Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and Meeting
Thu,
22 Jul 2010 07:03:32 PSTThursday, August 5 at Pioneer Park in La Conner. Skagit
County Hires Public Works Director, Henry Hash
Thu,
22 Jul 2010 07:02:22 PSTHash has a great amount of experience in local government and has served as the Director of Public Works for over twenty years. Skagit
County Budget and Finance Director, Trisha Logue, awarded "Professional
Finance Officer"
Tue,
20 Jul 2010 11:33:33 PSTThis annual award recognizes Trisha Logue for her ongoing educational and professional excellence. Beneath
the Salish Sea: An Underwater Odyssey through Puget Sound
Tue,
20 Jul 2010 09:51:54 PSTFree film event: August 12, 7:00 pm at the Padilla Bay Reserve. Car
Wash Kits available for use
Fri,
16 Jul 2010 14:27:27 PSTKits that can be borrowed for use at charity car wash events to catch polluted water and prevent it from entering our local waters. Skagit
County receives Governor's 2010 Smart Communities award for County's
Urban Growth Area Open Space Plan
Fri,
16 Jul 2010 07:33:12 PSTSkagit County adopted the UGA Open Space Plan in 2009. Successful
Save the Samish meeting attracts community's attention
Thu,
15 Jul 2010 07:43:34 PSTAll three County Commissioners, along with Washington State's Department of Ecology Northwest Regional Director, Jeannie Summerhays, were present. Guemes
Island Ferry annual haul-out to take place from October 4 - October
19, 2010
Wed,
14 Jul 2010 14:26:52 PSTThe vessel is scheduled to return to service October 20 at 6:00 am. Slow
Down or Pay Up
Tue,
13 Jul 2010 08:25:12 PSTPolice Officers from Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley will join Deputies from the Skagit County Sheriff's Office this Saturday for a law enforcement effort targeting speeding drivers. Burn
restrictions have been modified in Skagit County
Fri,
09 Jul 2010 11:59:34 PSTFire Marshal's Office will modify the burn restriction as of Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 8:00 am for the unincorporated areas of Skagit County, to allow recreational burning only.
I-5/SR 11 interchange closures for roundabout construction July
11-July 29
Fri,
09 Jul 2010 06:59:46 PSTSigns will be posted to help drivers around the closures. Drivers will primarily be rerouted via the Cook Road interchange to the north. Washington
State's Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant Program offers Skagit
County $203,000
Fri,
09 Jul 2010 06:58:33 PSTThe offered funding will provide great assistance in reducing stormwater pollution in Skagit County. All
Of Skagit County And North Puget Sound Has Been Closed To Recreational
Shellfish Harvesting
Thu,
08 Jul 2010 06:50:43 PSTShellfish harvest closures will remain until additional sampling indicates toxin levels have declined. Save
the Samish Community Meeting
Tue,
06 Jul 2010 16:30:00 PSTTo discuss the Samish watershed, the problems plaguing its health, and practical ways to help save it 2010
Skagit County Fair to feature sustainable practices
Tue,
06 Jul 2010 11:30:00 PSTThe Skagit County 2010 Fair theme, "Bringing it all back home," emphasizes the Fair's connection to Skagit County's community, local farmers, and families Skagit
County receives Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency
Management Agency maps and report
Thu,
01 Jul 2010 10:59:00 PSTThe Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) produced the revised Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for Skagit County on Thursday, July 1 Lake
View Blvd. at State Route 9 closed July 3 from 8pm to 12am for Big
Lake Fireworks Display
Thu,
01 Jul 2010 10:59:00 PSTLake View Boulevard will be closed at the intersection of State Route 9 from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am during the Big Lake Fireworks Display Senior
Driver Refresher Course can reduce insurance rates
Thu,
01 Jul 2010 10:59:00 PSTThe next scheduled session of Getting There Early, a senior driver refresher course, will occur on Thursday, July 8 and Friday, July 9 Family
Support Division office relocated
Thu,
01 Jul 2010 10:59:00 PSTEffective June 30, 2010, the Family Support Division of the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's office has moved. Apple
Maggot Season Approaching
Thu,
01 Jul 2010 10:05:00 PSTIt is apple season again and with Skagit County's anticipated apple bounty comes an unwanted pest, the apple maggot Skagit
County Fair now accepting online registrations
Wed,
23 Jun 2010 14:14:14 PSTThis year, the Skagit County Fair is accepting exhibit registration online The
recipients of the 2009 Annual Sheriff's Office Awards were announced
June 10, 2010
Fri,
18 Jun 2010 10:14:28 PSTAwarded to County employees who have been a great help and asset to the Sheriff's Office Fidalgo
Bay has been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting
Thu,
17 Jun 2010 07:36:43 PSTDue to a recent sample of shellfish containing elevated levels of Paralytic Shellfish Toxin Skagit
County Commissioners seek applications for Envision Skagit 2060
Citizen Committee
Tue,
08 Jun 2010 14:32:51 PSTThe Committee will develop a forward-looking vision for Skagit County through 2060. Cheese
Making Class in Spanish and English June 21
Wed,
26 May 2010 15:47:01 PSTQueso fresco is a delicious soft cheese that has been made for generations. Skagit
County Receives Grant to Support Recycling Efforts
Wed,
26 May 2010 09:25:47 PSTProposal one of 82 chosen from over 1,700 applications. WSU
Know and Grow Workshop: Storing Rainwater: Build Your Own Rain Barrel
Fri,
21 May 2010 07:29:45 PSTYou may come and listen to the presentation for free. Skagit
County recognized for reduction in 2009 gross energy usage in County-owned
and operated facilities
Thu,
20 May 2010 08:09:08 PSTSkagit County Parks and Recreation received special recognition. Mon, 17 May 2010 08:12:12 PST "Here's
to the Women!" with Linda Allen at Skagit County Historical Museum
Fri,
14 May 2010 07:57:12 PSTCelebrating one hundred years of women's suffrage. Granite
Sculptures to Move from Gilkey Square to Historical Museum
Thu,
13 May 2010 11:15:53 PSTThe Crossing Point Drum and two child-size pieces: a canoe and a tugboat. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:49:53 PST Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:09:23 PST Community
meeting slated for April 29 and May 11 to discuss South Fidalgo
Island Stormwater Management Plan
Mon,
19 Apr 2010 10:35:54 PSTThe plan developed by Skagit County and the engineering consultant, Tetra Tech, will be discussed at the community meetings. WSU
Know and Grow Workshop: Urban Chickens 101
Mon,
19 Apr 2010 08:15:54 PSTJill Eelkema will cover all aspects of what is involved in raising a few chickens at home. Farm
Machinery Safety Workshop
Wed,
14 Apr 2010 07:14:24 PSTAccording to the U.S. Ag census approximately 300 children in the United States are killed each year in farm accidents. WSU
Master Gardeners Plant Sale May 8
Thu,
15 Apr 2010 07:14:19 PSTSaturday, May 8 from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Skagit County Fairgrounds. Septics
101 Classes
Wed,
14 Apr 2010 09:19:19 PSTTwo new Septics 101 classes are coming up soon. Learn how to keep your septic system working properly and save money at the same time! Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:27:05 PST 16th
Annual Law Day Free Legal Advice Clinic
Wed,
07 Apr 2010 07:22:25 PSTThe clinic will be held on Thursday, April 29, 10 am - 5 pm. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:22:22 PST Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:12:22 PST Skagit
County in full compliance with federal and state floodplain regulations
Wed,
24 Mar 2010 10:12:14 PSTSkagit County worked closely with Ecology and provided documentation. WSU
Know and Grow Workshop: Enhancing Your Landscape with Native Plants
Wed,
24 Mar 2010 07:32:15 PSTPresented by the Washington State University Skagit County Extension Master Gardeners. Skagit
County selected for $961,980 funding for "Clean Samish Initiative"
from EPA
Tue,
16 Mar 2010 14:48:45 PSTEPA received sixty-seven proposals from local governments. Skagit
County Adopts 2010 Climate Action Plan
Tue,
16 Mar 2010 14:41:54 PSTAfter more than a year of work by the county's citizen Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce. Skagit
County Offices and Departments will be closed on Friday, March 19th
Mon,
15 Mar 2010 07:50:24 PSTMandatory closure days are designed to help with the Skagit County budgetary shortfall. Saint
Patrick's Day Impaired Driver Emphasis Patrols
Mon,
15 Mar 2010 07:50:22 PSTSkagit County law enforcement will be conducting a DUI Emphasis Patrol on the evening and night of Saint Patrick's Day. 1ST
Annual Historic Home Tour Features La Conner-area Homes
Mon,
08 Mar 2010 08:56:22 PSTSeven vintage homes of the La Conner area will be featured. Anacortes
Ferry Terminal Parking Plan
Fri,
05 Mar 2010 11:19:43 PSTSkagit County is committed to planning for the future by improving support facilities for ferry operations. Horses?
Manure? Mud? Get Help!
Thu,
25 Feb 2010 15:12:43 PSTHealthy Horses, Healthy Watersheds, a series of three, free workshops. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:37:29 PST Treasurer's
Office to Mail Tax Statements Soon
Thu,
25 Feb 2010 14:32:29 PSTThe 2010 tax statements have a different look with more information. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:32:41 PST Guemes
Island Ferry service interrupted February 24-25
Thu,
04 Feb 2010 13:21:11 PSTNo extra runs will be made for cancelled runs. WSU
Know and Grow Workshop: Caring for Your Gardening Tools
Wed,
03 Feb 2010 09:26:21 PSTTuesday, March 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Sakuma Auditorium, 16650 State Route 536 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:56:21 PST Groundbreaking
ceremony scheduled for Ferry Terminal Building
Mon,
25 Jan 2010 08:25:26 PSTWednesday, February 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Anacortes Terminal. WSU
Skagit Master Gardener Program Coordinator Hired
Mon,
11 Jan 2010 08:56:06 PSTProgram Coordinator for Skagit County will be Kari Russom. Lunsford
hired for Fairgrounds Event Coordinator Position
Mon,
11 Jan 2010 08:56:05 PSTThe 2010 theme for the Skagit County Fair will be "Bringing It All Back Home." Senior
Driver Refresher Course Can Reduce Insurance Rates
Mon,
11 Jan 2010 08:56:04 PSTThursday, January 27 and Friday, November 28, at the Concrete Senior Center. Skagit
County Now GMA-Compliant For the First Time in 19 Years
Fri,
08 Jan 2010 14:23:06 PSTMaking the county eligible for additional state grant and funding opportunities. State
Recognizes Skagit County for Top Score
Fri,
08 Jan 2010 08:23:06 PSTIn a statewide competition for grant funding in the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Programs Farmland Preservation category. Department
of Ecology Notifies County of Possible Closure of Carpenter-Fisher
Creek Basins to New Water Uses
Fri,
08 Jan 2010 08:23:04 PSTIssues a letter to Skagit County warning that the use of groundwater for domestic purposes in the Carpenter and Fisher Creek basins will likely be prohibited in the near future. Gathering
of Native Artists on January 23 at County Museum
Award-winning Pacific Northwest artists will be featured to show and sell their fine Native art on Saturday, January 23. |