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Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:24:42 PST Schedule
Change for Hazardous Materials Runs due to the Christmas Holiday
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:39:52 PSTHazardous materials runs will be on Thursday, December 26 Skagit
County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for County Planning
Commission
Thu, 05 Dec 2013 06:33:32 PSTThe Board of Commissioners strives to ensure that the Planning Commission is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints. Skagit
County Planning Department Releases Guidance for Initiative 502 Recreational
Marijuana Permitting
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:33:32 PSTThe state Liquor Control Board is currently accepting applications. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:43:42 PST Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:43:42 PST Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:33:02 PST Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:32:02 PST Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:59:02 PST Skagit
County hosts informational meeting on flood and drainage issues
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:59:02 PSTIn Nookachamps, Clear Lake area Commissioners
call work session to address Future of agriculture in Skagit County
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:59:02 PSTWe constantly need new ideas and innovation to keep agriculture viable. Comment
Period for Capital Facilities Plan Extended
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 10:00:52 PSTComments can be submitted up to October 24, 2013, 4:30pm Health
Department cautions Big Lake users to avoid areas of intense color
and surface scum while recreating in the lake.
Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:22:52 PSTPeople and pets should avoid contact with areas of obvious intense green or white color and scum. October
31, 2013 is the closing date for Farmland Legacy Program Applications
Fri, 04 Oct 2013 13:22:52 PSTApplications already submitted and are not yet funded will be placed back into the ranking. State
to Recognize Skagit County for Top Ranked Farmland Preservation Project
Fri, 04 Oct 2013 13:22:50 PST54 acres of the Hedlin Farm was the top ranked project of 22 competing Skagit
County second half property taxes due October 31, 2013
Thu, 19 Sep 2013 07:22:52 PSTPayments postmarked after this date are subject to a 1 percent per month finance charge. On
September 23, 2013 the Outdoor Burning Restrictions will be lifted
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:58:51 PSTAs of 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2013 Skagit
Conservation District announces workshop on winterizing your livestock
property
Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:58:51 PSTAutumn is a great time to winterize your livestock property. Skagit
County invites public to roundtable discussions at Port of Skagit
about Bayview Ridge development
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:46:21 PSTDialogue to further explore subjects discussed at July Community Meeting Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:46:21 PST Guemes
Island Ferry will be out of service Wednesday September 25, 2013.
Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:29:21 PSTAfter the 6:45 p.m. run for an engine replacement. Skagit
County asks outdoor recreationists around Samish Bay to do their part.
Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:26:11 PSTImprove water quality by using portable toilets and pet waste stations. Skagit
County partners with the Skagit Conservation District to provide the
2013 Watershed Masters program.
Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:29:21 PSTNow accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Watershed Masters Volunteer Training Program. Fri, 23 Aug 2013 09:59:31 PST Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:59:31 PST Skagit
Conservation District offers Skagit Stream Team Training
Wed, 21 Aug 2013 08:10:31 PSTVolunteers are supplied with FREE TRAINING, a manual, equipment, and supplies. Skagit
County Commissioners will host Guemes Island Community Forum
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 13:10:31 PSTThursday, September 5, 2013 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:33:31 PST Health
Department cautions lake users to avoid areas of intense color and
surface scum
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:55:51 PSTWhile swimming and fishing Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:55:51 PST Invitation
to community beach seine sampling
Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:11:11 PSTThursday, August 15, at Ship Harbor, just east of the San Juan Ferry Terminal in Anacortes Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:24:54 PST Skagit
County seeks Conservation Futures advisors
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 08:01:14 PSTThe CFAC meets monthly for two hours on the second Tuesday of the month No
inmates in downtown jail if new facility is built
Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:01:14 PSTAll jail operations will be transferred to the new facility Thu, 11 Jul 2013 05:10:14 PST County
signs purchase agreements on two possible jail sites
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:10:14 PSTVoters have the opportunity on the August 6 ballot to decide. Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:40:14 PST DuBois
honored as recipient of Anne Jackson Award
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:40:14 PSTShe has established training for all of the County employees through the years and she has taken a special interest in the Sheriff's Office. Skagit
County to Hold Bayview Ridge Community Meeting
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:36:14 PSTAt Bay View School, 15241 Josh Wilson Rd, on Tuesday, July 30, at 6 pm Skagit
County Board of Commissioners to Hold a Public Hearing
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:37:14 PSTTo Consider Revisions to the Guemes Island Ferry Fare Schedule and Revenue Target Methodology Skagit
County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for County Planning
Commission
Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:57:14 PSTCounty is accepting applications from residents of Commissioner District 1 or District 3 Lake
View Boulevard at State Route 9 to be Closed July 3rd
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:37:14 PST7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. for Big Lake Fireworks Display Guemes
Island Ferry Adopts New Technology to Reduce Black Smoke and Other
Emissions
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:28:14 PSTImproving combustion efficiency and, thus, increasing the power in diesel engines Larsen,
DelBene Secure Funds to Move Skagit Flood Protection Forward
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:28:14 PSTArmy Corps of Engineers has agreed to their request for full funding Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:12:14 PST Weekend
events to affect traffic detours through Mount Vernon
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:01:14 PSTWeekend drivers may experience extra delays while traveling through Mount Vernon Invitation
to community beach seine sampling
Wed, 15 May 2013 16:55:14 PSTCome learn about local marine life with Skagit County Marine Resources Committee Skagit
County hosts Open Houses for SMP Update
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:55:14 PSTTo provide input on the proposed draft of the Skagit County Shoreline Master Program Washington
State Ferry terminals earn highest EnviroStars rating
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:41:14 PSTTen state ferry terminals meet high environmental standards Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:44:44 PST Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:17:04 PST Samish
Bay closed to shellfish harvest due to high levels of fecal bacteria
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:17:04 PSTSecond closure means the area will stay on the "conditionally approved list" Skagit
County Auditor receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting
Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:32:04 PSTBy the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Skagit
County to hold open house for Pioneer Highway and Fir Island Road
Intersection Project
Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:36:04 PSTMonday, April 15, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ocean
acidification seminar set for Anacortes
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:36:04 PSTFree seminar March 13 at the Seafarers' Memorial Park Building, Anacortes Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:00:04 PST Skagit
County and the Regional Public Facilities District save $1.5 million
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:15:04 PSTwith bond refinance for McIntyre Hall Guemes
Island Ferry Operations Public Forum Meeting April 4, 2013
Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:15:04 PST5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Guemes Island Community Hall Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:11:02 PST Skagit
County Public Works awarded $2 million grant for Pioneer Highway /
Fir Island Road Intersection improvements
Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:30:23 PST$10 million for Burlington Northern Overpass on Old 99 North of Cook Road Skagit
County seeks members for Agricultural Advisory Board
The 3-year term begins immediately upon approval |