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County Press Release Archive 2011 |
| Fri,
30 Dec 2011 15:04:20 PST Samish
Bay shellfish beds reopened
Tue,
27 Dec 2011 11:59:59 PSTRecently-collected water quality monitoring data have verified the bay is again safe for shellfish harvesting Guemes
Ferry 2011 New Year's Sailing Schedule
Thu,
22 Dec 2011 09:03:59 PSTThe Guemes Island Ferry will operate on the following sailing schedule for the 2011 New Year's weekend Board
of County Commissioners enrolls County in Voluntary Stewardship Program
for protection of streams in agricultural areas
Tue,
13 Dec 2011 13:10:29 PSTAg Advisory Board and the County Planning Commission voted earlier this year to support enrollment Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:49:20 PST Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:40:20 PST Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:40:20 PST Skagit
County Commissioners seek District 1 and District 2 representatives
for Agricultural Advisory Board
Wed,
07 Dec 2011 10:04:20 PSTThis is a three-year term with the possibility for renewals Skagit
County Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing regarding redistricting
of Commissioners? Districts
Mon,
28 Nov 2011 15:04:20 PSTPublic comment welcomed Samish
Bay shellfish beds reopened
Wed,
23 Nov 2011 15:04:20 PSTRecently-collected water quality monitoring data have verified the bay is again safe for shellfish harvesting Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:19:20 PST Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:09:20 PST Skagit
River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center
Thu,
17 Nov 2011 15:01:20 PSTOpening at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, December 2, 2011 Skagit
County proposes to declare entire Samish Watershed a Marine Recovery
Area
Wed,
16 Nov 2011 15:07:40 PSTSkagit County Public Health Department will notify everyone in the Samish Watershed that they need a current on-site septic system inspection. Skagit
County's Notice of Inadvertent Disclosure of Health Care and Other Receipts
Tue,
15 Nov 2011 13:07:40 PSTReceipts generated from Skagit County Health Department and other Skagit County departments Skagit
County Releases Envision Skagit 2060 Citizen Committee's Final Report
and Recommendations
Thu,
10 Nov 2011 09:07:40 PSTAvailable on the project website Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:30:00 PST Skagit
County announces updates to its Code website
Tue,
01 Nov 2011 17:30:00 PSTThe website will now automatically reformat for mobile browsers to provide better, paperless access to the county code. Clean
Samish Initiative Partners Meeting, November 10, 2011
Tue,
01 Nov 2011 17:30:00 PSTOn November 10, 2011 Skagit County will host a meeting of Clean Samish Initiative partners from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Skagit
County to hold public meetings on Skagit River Basin water rights
Tue,
18 Oct 2011 13:35:12 PSTCounty will hold two public information meetings regarding water rights in the Skagit River Basin. Skagit
County asks hunters around Samish Bay to do part in cleanup by using
portable toilets
Thu,
13 Oct 2011 10:55:22 PSTProperly disposing of human and dog waste is an important component in helping to reduce fecal coliform pollution. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:45:02 PST New
Draft Regulations on Pipeline Safety
Wed,
12 Oct 2011 09:15:02 PSTPublic comment on the proposal for Monday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. Skagit
County Farmland Legacy Program accepting applications: due October 31,
2011
Wed,
05 Oct 2011 14:21:42 PSTThe Conservation Futures Advisory Committee will then rank the proposals shortly after the closing date. October
Senior Driver Refresher Course can reduce insurance rates
Wed,
05 Oct 2011 14:21:41 PSTOctober 13 and Friday, October 14, 2011 Commissioner
Dahlstedt appointed to the University Center of North Puget Sound Coordinating
and Planning Council
Tue,
04 Oct 2011 09:35:22 PSTWill play a key role in furthering higher education Second
Half Property Taxes due by October 31, 2011
Mon,
03 Oct 2011 10:17:53 PSTCounty residents may remit tax payments by credit card at www.officialpayments.com or at 1-888-272-9829. Hood
Canal and Samish Bay Reopen October 1st for Oyster Harvest
Thu,
29 Sep 2011 11:36:03 PSTAll areas are open with no restrictions for Vibrio bacteria. Guemes
Island Ferry webcams now available
Wed,
28 Sep 2011 09:11:03 PSTThe cameras face north toward the Guemes Island ferry line and south toward the Anacortes ferry line. Shoreline
Master Program Update: Draft Analysis and Characterization Report now
available
Mon,
26 Sep 2011 15:41:13 PSTThe public is encouraged to review the report and provide additional input and information. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:51:16 PST Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:57:06 PST Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:00 PST Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:21:15 PST Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:01:45 PST Oyster
harvest closed in Samish Bay and part of Hood Canal
Wed,
07 Sep 2011 09:50:48 PSTWarm weather increases the importance of cooking oysters September
Senior Driver Refresher Course can reduce insurance rates
Wed,
31 Aug 2011 14:10:18 PSTHeld at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Avenue Guemes
Ferry "non-peak" sailing schedule starts September 10, 2011
Tue,
30 Aug 2011 09:10:15 PSTFrom September 10, 2011 to May 19, 2012 Skagit
River General Investigation Notice of Intent Comment Period Extended
Tue,
30 Aug 2011 09:10:14 PSTThrough September 9, 2011 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:20:16 PST Community
meeting to release results of Skagit County's Microbial Source Tracking
project in the Samish Basin
Wed,
23 Aug 2011 16:50:56 PSTSeptember 8, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Skagit
County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for Skagit County Planning
Commission
Wed,
17 Aug 2011 09:05:16 PSTFrom County Commissioner District 2 Planning
Commission to hold workshop on Agricultural Critical Areas Ordinance,
August 23, 2011
Mon,
15 Aug 2011 09:34:26 PSTTuesday, August 23, at 6:00 p.m. Skagit
County Board of Commissioners to hold Pipeline Safety public hearing
Thu,
11 Aug 2011 10:29:16 PSTSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Former
Assessor Mark Leander Passes
Tue,
09 Aug 2011 15:09:46 PSTLeander, 58, served at the Skagit County Assessor's Office for 15 years. Free
Car Wash Kits available for use
Mon,
08 Aug 2011 15:32:53 PSTCar Wash Kits to catch polluted water and prevent it from entering our local waters. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:52:53 PST Skagit
County burn restrictions modified
Tue,
02 Aug 2011 15:03:03 PSTThis change will be effective as of Monday, August 8, 2011 at 8:00 am. Second
Guemes Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting
Tue,
02 Aug 2011 12:53:03 PSTAugust 17, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. Guemes Island Community Center. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:52:03 PST Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:13:13 PST Skagit
County Records Department experiencing trouble with functionality of
Public Records Request Form
Wed,
27 Jul 2011 13:13:13 PSTAnyone who has recently submitted a request and has not heard back from the Public Records Officer please call (360) 336-9404 for assistance. Tue, 26 May 2011 08:49:23 PST Clean
Samish Initiative places pet waste stations and portable toilets in
the Samish Watershed in an effort to reduce fecal coliform bacteria
pollution
Tue,
19 May 2011 08:36:52 PSTThere are currently 17 pet waste stations and 12 portable toilets throughout the watershed. Samish
Bay shellfish beds reopened; still closed to recreationally harvested
varnish clams due to Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (Red Tide)
Mon,
18 May 2011 08:36:52 PSTThis closure will remain until additional sampling indicates toxin levels have declined. Samish
Bay closed to shellfish harvest
Mon,
18 May 2011 07:56:59 PSTThe State Department of Health has specific water quality criteria for Samish Bay to ensure harvested shellfish are safe to eat. Samish
Bay shellfish beds reopened; still closed to recreationally harvested
varnish clams due to Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (Red Tide)
Thu,
14 May 2011 14:46:09 PSTThe State Department of Health has specific water quality criteria for Samish Bay to ensure harvested shellfish are safe to eat. Samish
Bay closed to shellfish harvest due to presumed high fecal coliform
bacteria counts
Thu,
07 Jul 2011 07:31:14 PSTThe State Department of Health has specific water quality criteria for Samish Bay to ensure harvested shellfish are safe to eat. Skagit
County to host public information meeting
Thu,
07 Jul 2011 07:31:14 PSTFor Skagit County's 2012-2017 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Programm. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:31:14 PST Planning
and Development Services to Revise Pipeline Safety Recommendation
Thu,
07 Jul 2011 07:31:14 PSTHaving received numerous substantive comments in opposition to the setbacks Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:14:14 PST Skagit
County Commissioners to host Guemes Island Community Meeting
Tue,
05 Jul 2011 09:14:01 PSTThursday, July 28, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. Skagit
County Fine Amnesty program extended through July 2011
Tue,
05 Jul 2011 07:14:01 PSTOffers defendants who have court fines, an opportunity to pay off outstanding fines in full by reducing or eliminating accrued interest Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:43:04 PST Fidalgo
Bay closed to recreational shellfish harvesting
Mon,
27 Jun 2011 14:14:14 PSTDue to a recent sample of shellfish containing elevated levels of Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (Red Tide) Revised
"peak" Guemes Island summer sailing schedule starts July 1, 2011
Thu,
23 Jun 2011 14:24:54 PSTGo into effect Friday, July 1 Frequent
user punch cards now available for Guemes Island Ferry users
Tue,
21 Jun 2011 09:02:29 PSTGuemes Island Ferry punch card order form available at www.skagitcounty.net/ferry Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:50:21 PST Skagit
County hosts free Rain Garden Workshop June 23, 2011
Mon,
13 Jun 2011 14:40:51 PSTCome learn how rain gardens help soak up water from downspouts, driveways, and sidewalks Envision
Skagit 2060 Citizen Committee hosts Open House June 16, 2011
Thu,
09 Jun 2011 10:30:01 PSTTo share its draft recommendations with the public, answer questions, and receive feedback Skagit
County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for Skagit County Planning
Commission
Thu,
09 Jun 2011 10:30:02 PSTApplicants must live within County Commissioner District 2. Skagit
County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for Central Valley Ambulance
Authority Board
Thu,
09 Jun 2011 10:30:03 PSTThe Central Valley Ambulance Authority Board is responsible for providing emergency medical services in the Central Valley service area. Skagit
County hosts an additional public workshop in Anacortes to gather public
input on the future of Skagit shorelines
Wed,
08 Jun 2011 15:30:00 PSTJuly 13, 2011 Skagit
County hosts an additional public workshop in Anacortes to gather public
input on the future of Skagit shorelines
Wed,
01 Jun 2011 08:14:15 PSTSkagit County will kick off its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update with workshops to discuss the public's vision for Skagit County shorelines. Samish
Bay shellfish beds reopened; still closed to recreationally harvested
varnish clams due to Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (Red Tide).
Thu,
02 Jun 2011 08:14:14 PSTThis closure will remain until additional sampling indicates toxin levels have declined. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:44:34 PST Skagit
County Parks and Recreation releases public survey to gather input for
six-year Comprehensive Plan.
Wed,
01 Jun 2011 14:44:34 PSTThe public is encouraged to fill out the survey. Skagit
County hosts three public workshops to gather public input on the future
of Skagit shorelines.
Wed,
01 Jun 2011 11:14:34 PSTWe look forward to getting some early input from interested citizens. Envision
Skagit 2060 asks Skagit Valley residents: What is your vision for the
future?
Tue,
31 May 2011 14:14:14 PSTIncluded in the comments, are vision statements from local seventh graders at Immaculate Conception Regional School in Mount Vernon. Fine
amnesty program to take place June 2011
Thu,
26 May 2011 14:34:05 PSTDue to the 100 cubic feet per second rise in the river level and anticipated fecal coliform bacteria levels. Samish
Bay closed to shellfish harvest due to presumed high fecal coliform
bacteria counts
Wed,
25 May 2011 10:46:01 PSTThe State Department of Health has specific water quality criteria for Samish Bay to ensure harvested shellfish are safe to eat.. Apple
maggot season approaching; landowners encouraged to manage fruit trees
appropriately
Tue,
24 May 2011 13:41:11 PSTThe apple maggot is a destructive fruit-eating insect that feeds primarily on apple, crab apple, and Hawthorne trees. Skagit
County to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for Anacortes Ferry Dock Rehabilitation
Project and Guemes Island Ferry Dock Repair
Tue,
24 May 2011 13:41:32 PSTJune 7, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. WSU
Know and Grow Workshop: Know Your Bugs
Fri,
20 May 2011 13:54:14 PSTTuesday, June 14, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Sakuma Auditorium Skagit
County Guemes Island Ferry returns to service.
Thu,
19 May 2011 13:44:24 PSTSaturday, May 21, 2011, at 3:15 p.m. after being shut down for eight weeks due to dock construction Thu, 19 May 2011 08:24:21 PST Samish
Bay shellfish beds reopened
Tue,
17 May 2011 14:21:28 PSTThe Department of Health closed the beds on May 7, 2011, due to high levels of fecal coliform bacteria Mon, 16 May 2011 07:35:23 PST Fri, 13 May 2011 12:33:03 PST Bellingham's
Stewardship Partners to host free Rain Garden Workshop
Mon,
05 May 2011 08:34:05 PSTTuesday, May 17, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Samish
Bay closed to shellfish harvest due to high fecal coliform counts
Thu,
05 May 2011 07:12:51 PSTDue to high fecal coliform bacteria levels. Samish
Bay shellfish beds reopened
Wed,
04 May 2011 09:22:01 PSTBacteria levels have abated and the shellfish are again safe to consume. Tue, 03 May 2011 15:52:21 PST Shellfish
harvest in Samish Bay limited due to periodic pollution
Mon,
01 May 2011 12:22:43 PSTHigh bacteria levels pose health risk from eating shellfish Skagit
County District Court Probation Department honored with Program of the
Year and Outstanding Leadership awards
Wed,
27 Apr 2011 11:57:15 PSTFor the Domestic Violence Education Program Washington
State Department of Health honors Skagit County resident for keeping
drinking water safe
Wed,
27 Apr 2011 08:37:25 PSTCas Hancock of Skagit County won the Lifetime Achievement award Skagit
County Commissioners seek District 2 representative for Agricultural
Advisory Board
Wed,
27 Apr 2011 08:35:15 PSTAppointment would start immediately Change
in office hours for Skagit County Sheriff's Office
Tue,
26 Apr 2011 15:35:45 PSTDue to staffing shortages and workload increases Public
invited to attend Conservation Futures Advisory Committee Strategic
Planning work session
Tue,
26 Apr 2011 08:47:05 PSTMay 12, 2011 Hotline
number and Water Pollution Report Form now available for reporting water
quality problems
Tue,
26 Apr 2011 08:47:05 PSTTo report a problem, or visit www.skagitcounty.net/cleanwater. Samish
Bay closed to shellfish harvest due to high fecal coliform counts
Tue,
26 Apr 2011 08:47:03 PSTDue to high fecal coliform bacteria levels. Skagit
Council of Governments honors Skagit County with Energy Conservation
awards
Tue,
26 Apr 2011 08:47:02 PSTSpecial Recognition Certificates for energy conservation. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:38:02 PST Farm
Machinery Safety Workshop
Tue,
19 Apr 2011 08:38:02 PSTFederal law requires those driving tractors for hire to be at least 16 years old. WSU
Master Gardener Diagnostic Clinics Offered to the Public
Tue,
19 Apr 2011 08:38:02 PSTCertified Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions. Unique
Partnership Protects 32 Acres of Prime Farmland at I-5 Conway Interchange
Mon,
18 Apr 2011 11:28:12 PSTA new sign at the property will reflect a partnership Skagit
County presents Dollars and Sense of Sustainable Development
Fri,
08 Apr 2011 07:41:42 PSTA FREE presentation, April 28, 2011 at the Lincoln Theatre Skagit
County Commissioners concerned with Assessor's Office errors in tax
collection
Thu,
07 Apr 2011 14:31:32 PSTThis is a serious issue that needs to be resolved quickly Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:31:38 PST Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:31:35 PST Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:01:45 PST Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:41:52 PST Samish
Bay closed to shellfish harvest due to high fecal coliform counts
Wed,
30 Mar 2011 08:03:32 PSTThe State Department of Health has specific water quality criteria for Samish Bay to ensure harvested shellfish are safe to eat. Cheese
Making Class In Spanish And English On April 18
Tue,
29 Mar 2011 15:33:39 PSTThe class will be presented by Washington State University Skagit County Extension Skagit
County extends application deadline for Shoreline Master Program Advisory
Committee
Thu,
17 Mar 2011 16:14:09 PSTFrom Thursday, March 31 to Monday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m. Skagit
County Commissioners seek applications for Shoreline Advisory Committee
Wed,
16 Mar 2011 14:13:08 PSTThe first meeting is expected to occur in May 2011 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:34 PST Senior
Driver Refresher Course can reduce insurance rates
Wed,
09 Mar 2011 06:56:49 PSTNext sessions offered are Thursday, April 7, and Friday, April 8 The
Way We Played: 50 Years of Recreation in the North Cascades
Tue,
01 Mar 2011 13:51:09 PSTMarch 27th at 2 PM at the Skagit County Historical Museum. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:51:09 PST Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:14:34 PST Olive
Garden Italian Pasta Dinner To Benefit 2011 March For Meals In Support
of Skagit Meals on Wheels
Tue,
01 Mar 2011 10:01:08 PSTFriday, March 4th Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:11:28 PST Public
Hearing regarding changes to the Guemes Island Ferry Fare schedule
Fri,
25 Feb 2011 15:11:28 PSTMarch 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Skagit County Commissioners Hearing Room Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:11:22 PST Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:08:08 PST Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:18:07 PST Groundbreaking
Ceremony scheduled for Transfer and Recycling Station Project
Thu,
24 Feb 2011 10:41:17 PSTMarch 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Transfer and Recycling Station located at 14104 Ovenell Road in Mount Vernon Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:45:27 PST Skagit
County Historical Museum presents the Historic Home Tour
Wed,
09 Feb 2011 13:45:27 PSTTickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of event Skagit
County hosts Town Hall Meeting to discuss the Clean Samish Initiative
Tue,
08 Feb 2011 13:43:17 PSTFebruary 24 at the Allen Fire Hall 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Spring
into livestock production on your small farm or acreage
Mon,
07 Feb 2011 08:58:25 PSTThis 10 week session will empower folks with the knowledge needed to begin raising livestock Tue, 02 Feb 2011 13:18:45 PST Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:44:54 PST Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:24:54 PST Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:34:13 PST Guemes
Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting March 24, 2011
Wed,
19 Jan 2011 11:23:25 PST5:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Hall 2011
Country Living Expo and Cattlemen's Winterschool Registration Available
at the Door
Mon,
17 Jan 2011 15:20:23 PSTRegistration is still open SKAGIT
RIVER STILL UNDER FLOOD WARNING
Mon,
17 Jan 2011 12:01:45 PSTThe Skagit is predicted to crest in Mount Vernon at 10:00 p.m. tonight at 31 feet. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:36:06 PST Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:51:05 PST Revised
schedule announced for senior driver refresher course, "Getting There
Safely"
Fri,
07 Jan 2011 08:56:35 PSTThe classes will be held at the Mount Vernon Senior Center. Bilingual
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Course Now Enrolling
Wed,
05 Jan 2011 07:34:42 PSTHeld every Thursday evening, from 6 - 9 pm, through Mar. 31. Skagit
County Parks and Recreation public meetings announced to discuss six-year
comprehensive plan
The new plan will be the guiding document for County-affiliated programs and parks. |