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December 27, 2022
Flood Watch Issued for Skagit County
A combination of snow melt, heavy rain and back-to-back atmospheric rivers, King Tides, and incoming low pressures, could push some rivers and coastal flood plains to flood stage by this evening, extending into Wednesday afternoon.
December 14, 2022
Skagit County Adopts 2023 Budget
The preliminary budget was made available to the public on November 21.
December 14, 2022
Guemes Island Ferry Public Open House Scheduled for January 3
Skagit County Public Works is proposing adjustments to ferry fares in 2023.
December 13, 2022
Omicron-Targeted COVID-19 Boosters Now Available for Infants and Young Children Ages 6 Months and Older
These updated COVID-19 vaccines are specifically formulated to protect against some of the more recent COVID-19 variants and are critical for providing ongoing protection as immunity wanes and the virus continues to mutate.
December 12, 2022
COVID-19 Testing Site at Cascade Mall to Close Permanently at the End of December 2022
In the face of dwindling demand for COVID-19 tests, the closing of the testing site will allow Public Health to shift its efforts to a more targeted approach.
December 9, 2022
Skagit County Health Officer Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors to Reduce Respiratory Illness Risk
Communities across our state and nation are experiencing an unprecedented surge in viral respiratory illnesses and our local emergency departments, urgent care clinics, and walk-in clinics are severely strained.
December 9, 2022
Suspected Avian Influenza Outbreak Among Waterfowl Around Skagit Bay
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) biologists recently responded to reports of sick or dead waterfowl in western Skagit County on and around Skagit Bay.
November 30, 2022
Board of County Commissioners announce the appointment of Keith Higman as Public Health Director
Will officially take on the position on January 9, 2023.
November 30, 2022
SERVICE ALERT: No Guemes Island Ferry Service Beginning at 6:00 p.m. this evening
Guemes Island Ferry service will end at 6:00 p.m. this evening--Wednesday, November 30--due to staffing issues.
November 15, 2022
County’s 2023 Preliminary Budget Available November 21; Public Welcome to Attend Upcoming Budget Presentation
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners are currently in the process of drafting the county’s 2023 budget.
November 9, 2022
Public Input Requested for Skagit County Agritourism Study
Skagit County is reviewing what agritourism means to the County’s agricultural community and rural residents.
November 8, 2022
Skagit County Snowplow Priority Map Now Online
The map shows the roads that fall into two categories: First and Second Priority.
November 8, 2022
Severe Weather Shelters and Warming Centers Open in Skagit County
Skagit County Public Health has partnered with community service providers and local congregations to offer community members overnight shelters and daytime warming centers during the current severe weather event.
November 4, 2022
Housing Authority of Skagit County Seeking Commission Member Applicants
Housing Authority Commission Members provide leadership and accountability.
November 3, 2022
Heavy Rain and Wind Expected Over the Coming Days
Be prepared for heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
November 3, 2022
Skagit County to Launch ‘Operation Green Light’ in Support of Local Veterans
The County Courthouse will be illuminated green during the week of November 7 as part of Operation Green Light.
November 1, 2022
Community Input and Comment on the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
These projects include new construction or improvements to the transportation system under the jurisdiction of the County.
October 31, 2022
Skagit County Transfer Station Closed to Self-Haul Garbage Drop-off on October 31
The transfer station floor is at capacity
October 31, 2022
COVID-19 Testing Site at Cascade Mall to Reduce Hours Beginning October 31, 2022
Skagit County’s COVID-19 case rate has been decreasing steadily since mid-July.
October 26, 2022
Cook Road Pedestrian Improvements Project Scheduled to Begin October 31
Construction of a mid-block pedestrian crossing on Cook Road, in the proximity of Janicki Playfields in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.
October 26, 2022
Veterans Community Park Ribbon Cutting
The community is invited to attend the Veterans Community Park Plaza Ribbon Cutting event to take place at the Northern State Recreation Area located on 25625 Helmick Road in Sedro-Woolley, Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
October 25, 2022
Skagit County lifts outdoor burn ban for all unincorporated areas beginning October 26, 2022
Residential yard and land-clearing fires are again permitted in areas within unincorporated Skagit County.
October 24, 2022
October 28, 2022 Proclaimed First Responders Day in Skagit County
The proclamation seeks to honor our local firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, dispatch, and all those who are first on the scene in times of crisis.
October 21, 2022
Air Quality Burn Ban Ends in Skagit; Modified Burn Ban Remains in Effect
Effective October 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., the Northwest Clean Air Agency is ending the Stage 2 air quality burn ban.
October 20, 2022
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 29, 2022
Take Back Day events play a key role in public safety, providing easy and anonymous opportunities to remove medicines in the home.
October 19, 2022
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality burn ban in Skagit, Island, Whatcom counties
The Northwest Clean Air Agency is calling a Stage 2 air quality burn ban for Skagit, Island, and Whatcom counties because harmful levels of wildfire smoke continue to impact local air quality.
October 19, 2022
Cascade Mall Testing Site Closed October 20, 2022.
Due to air quality concerns.
October 14, 2022
Air Quality Alert in Effect for Skagit County; Red Flag Warning specific to North/Central Cascades; Modified Burn Ban Still in Effect
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for Skagit County, expected to be in effect through October 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM.
October 13, 2022
Significant Levels of Microcystin Toxin Identified at Lake Campbell
Microcystin is a chronic liver toxin and can cause rash and other symptoms on exposure.
October 10, 2022
Annual Flood Awareness Week Kicks Off; Public Preparedness Events Scheduled
Flood Awareness Week has officially kicked off today in Skagit County and will run through October 14.
October 4, 2022
2023 Guemes Island Ferry Haul-Out
The next scheduled haul-out of the Guemes Island Ferry will be February 27 through March 19, 2023.
Skagit County Emergency Medical Services Adopts PulsePoint AED to Build and Manage Public Defibrillator Registry
PulsePoint AED in Skagit County to furthers our commitment to creating a healthy and civically engaged community.
September 16, 2022
Sue Krienen and Flora Perez-Lucatero honored with Skagit Change Maker Award
For their significant contributions to the Skagit community and their action-oriented, boundary-crossing, solution-focused community work and “do it now” ethic.
September 14, 2022
Skagit County Preparing for Possible Temporary Solid Waste Facility Closures
Due to the looming possibility of a railroad strike.
September 9, 2022
The Intersection of Farm To Market Road at Josh Wilson Road is Now Open To Traffic
While the project is largely complete, the contractor will be performing some minor finish work over the next few weeks.
September 9, 2022
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality burn ban in Whatcom, Skagit, Island counties
Outdoor burning prohibited until further notice
September 7, 2022
Skagit County Permanently Protects 190th Farmland Property—Bringing Total to More than 14,000 Acres Protected
57 Acres of Prime Farmland Added to County Farmland Preservation Program
August 31, 2022
Skagit County Public Health expands vaccine services for children and adolescents
Skagit County Public Health is excited to offer routine childhood and adolescent vaccinations beginning on September 14, 2022.
August 30, 2022
Skagit County Public Health partners with Bright by Text to deliver free, timely tips, and local information to parents and caregivers by text message
In partnership with Help Me Grow Skagit
August 24, 2022
Skagit County Expands Access to Behavioral Health Treatment at North Sound Evaluation & Treatment Center
Operations of the facility are set to begin September 1, 2022.
August 16, 2022
County Transfer Site to Fully Reopen to Public
The Skagit County Transfer & Recycling Station on Ovenell Road will reopen to all customers tomorrow morning, August 17, 2022, at 8:30AM
August 4, 2022
Skagit County Transfer Station Closure Notice
The Skagit County Transfer & Recycling Station at 14104 Ovenell Road will close to garbage drop-off by self-haulers on Friday, August 12, with plans to reopen to self-haulers on Monday, August 15, 2022.
August 4, 2022
August Proclaimed Breastfeeding Month in Skagit County
Breastfeeding has many known health benefits for infants, children, and birthing parents and is a key strategy to improve public health.
August 2, 2022
Now Seeking Nominations for the 2022 Skagit Change Maker Award
Inspired by Terry Belcoe’s action-oriented, boundary-crossing, solution-focused community work.
July 26, 2022
Skagit County North Star Project Call to Action Signed by Local Elected Officials
A multi-phased whole-of government effort to address behavioral health and homelessness in Skagit County
July 26, 2022
Very Warm Weather Expected This Week in Skagit County
This morning, July 25, the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory indicating that a prolonged period of hot weather is expected across Western Washington
July 18, 2022
Skagit County Adopts Moratorium Prohibiting Offsite Compensatory Mitigation Projects on Local Farmland County Commissioners Move to Protect Agricultural Land Base and Economy
The Board anticipates adopting a permanent ordinance after hearing from the public and interested stakeholders.
July 12, 2022
Skagit County Burn Ban Takes Effect July 16, 2022
Residential and Land Clearing Fires Banned
June 29, 2022
Health Department issues Recreational Shellfish Harvest Closure for northern beaches in Skagit County
A shellfish sample from Samish Bay this week had dangerous levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) toxin.
June 27, 2022
Guemes Island Public Open House Scheduled for July 28
Skagit County will be hosting a Guemes Island Public Open House on Thursday, July 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
June 24, 2022
Skagit County Heat Advisory in Effect Through Monday, June 27
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Skagit County and the surrounding region from 12:00 PM (noon) on Saturday, June 25 through Monday, June 27 at 11:00 PM.
June 23, 2022
Skagit County Coronavirus Rental Assistance Program to Close to Most Applicants Beginning June 28
Beginning June 28, Skagit County will prioritize its remaining Coronavirus rental assistance funds to assist households that are imminently at risk of an eviction.
June 22, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Beginning in July, Skagit County Public Health will be providing these COVID-19 updates bi-monthly, as opposed to weekly. Frequency may be adjusted at a later date.
June 21, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Older Now Available
Parents and caregivers can now get their children 6 months and older vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines to better protect them from COVID-19.
June 17, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months to 4 Years to Be Available Soon
Today, the FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
June 15, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has decreased by 4 percent since last week and our 7-day hospitalization rate has remained unchanged since last week at 11.5 per 100k.
June 14, 2022
Avian Influenza Detected in Skagit County
The Washington State Department of Health has confirmed that a red-tailed hawk collected from Skagit County on May 11, 2022, has tested positive for HPAI H5N1, a strain of avian influenza.
June 14, 2022
WSDOT to Begin Nighttime Construction on July 1 in Parts of East County
Construction is scheduled to take place at night between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
June 10, 2022
Rain Forecast Downgraded to Below Flood Levels
No flood watch or warning is anticipated at this time.
June 9, 2022
Potential Flooding in Skagit County; Be Prepared. Stay Connected.
At this time, no flood warning has been issued.
June 8, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 3 percent since last week and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 15 percent.
June 8, 2022
Skagit County Seeking Feedback on Draft Strategic Plan Beginning June 8
All Public Comments must be submitted by close of business on June 15, 2022.
June 8, 2022
Pressentin County Park Ribbon Cutting Celebration Scheduled for June 10
The Skagit County Commissioners will host a ribbon cutting celebration at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at Pressentin County Park in Marblemount.
June 6, 2022
Summer Slow Downs Expected Due to WSDOT Road Construction on HWY 20
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is set to begin emergency repairs along Highway 20 east of Sedro-Woolley this month...
June 2, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has decreased by 8 percent since last week and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 61 percent.
May 25, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 13 percent since last week and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 63 percent.
May 18, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 1 percent since last week.
May 18, 2022
Annual Call for Applications for the County Planning Commission
More information about the Planning Commission is available at www.skagitcounty.net/planningcommission.
May 16, 2022
Skagit County Strategic Plan Meeting Scheduled for May 26
The public is invited to attend the community meeting and provide thoughts on the five key strategies outlined in the plan.
May 13, 2022
Skagit County Public Health Publishes 2021 COVID-19 Summary Report
The report focuses specifically on Skagit County Public Health’s role in the ongoing pandemic during 2021.
May 11, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
It appears that cases may be stabilizing after an uptick in mid-April.
May 10, 2022
New Solid Waste rates in effect starting June 1
Under the approved rate structure, per-ton rates rise incrementally each year, ending in 2023.
May 5, 2022
Farmers Market Vouchers Available Beginning June 1 for Eligible Seniors
Beginning Wednesday, June 1, the Skagit County Senior Nutrition Program will have a limited number of Farmers Market Vouchers available for Skagit County seniors...
May 4, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County has moved to a “Substantial” disease transmission level, up from “Moderate” last week.
May 3, 2022
May 6th Proclaimed Child Care Professional Appreciation Day
On Tuesday, May 3, Skagit County Commissioners signed a proclamation officially recognizing May 6, 2022, as Child Care Professional Appreciation Day.
May 3, 2022
Skagit Shellfish Harvesting: A Seasonal Reminder from Skagit County Public Health
The Department of Health has updated the Shellfish Safety Map to reflect the seasonal Vibrio Bacteria Advisory for recreational shellfish harvesting in Samish Bay from May 1- September 30, 2022.
May 2, 2022
Skagit County seeking input on draft Stormwater Management Program Plan
Today, Skagit County opened its draft 2022 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Plan for public comment.
April 27, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County remains at a “Moderate” disease transmission level.
April 26, 2022
Skagit County Launches North Star Project to Address Behavioral Health and Homelessness
Skagit County has recently launched the North Star Project, a multi-phased whole-of-government effort to address behavioral health and homelessness challenges in our community.
April 25, 2022
Saturday, April 30 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is taking place this Saturday, April 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations across Skagit County.
April 21, 2022
Bow Hill Road Open to Traffic
Bow Hill Road between Darrk Lane and Old Highway 99 North now open to traffic as of April 21, 2022.
April 20, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has decreased by 3 percent since last week, and our 7-day hospitalization rate has decreased by 25 percent.
April 19, 2022
Farm to Market and Josh Wilson Road Intersection Construction to Begin First Week of May
Skagit County will close the intersection at Farm To Market & Josh Wilson Roads to traffic beginning the week of May 2nd, weather permitting.
April 13, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 24 percent since last week, and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 35 percent.
April 6, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increase by 10 percent since last week.
April 6, 2022
Family Resource Center connecting parents & caregivers to critical resources
Skagit County’s Help Me Grow – Family Resource Center is busier than ever providing reliable information, referrals to services, and application assistance for public programs to local parents and caregivers.
March 25, 2022
2022 COVID Recovery Plan released by the Population Health Trust: A call to action to improve community health
The Population Health Trust (“Trust”), Skagit County’s Community Advisory Board to the Board of Health, has just released its 2022 COVID Recovery Plan.
March 23, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has decreased by 32 percent since last week; our 7-day hospitalization rate did not change.
March 18, 2022
Public Health to host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 26
Skagit County Public Health will be hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
March 16, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 14-day case rate has decreased by 27 percent since last week, and our hospitalization rate has decreased by 24 percent.
March 11, 2022
State Transportation Package passes; Guemes Ferry Replacement Project fully funded
The Washington State Legislature has finalized the Move Ahead WA Transportation Package
March 10, 2022
Skagit County Commissioners thank Rep. Debra Lekanoff for culvert funding in State Capital Budget
The Washington State Legislature finalized SB 5651
March 9, 2022
Public Health COVID Testing Site to Open at Cascade Mall on March 14
Skagit County Public Health will be opening a COVID-19 testing site at Cascade Mall, located at 150 Cascade Mall Drive in Burlington.
March 9, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 14-day case rate has decreased by 31 percent since last week, and our hospitalization rate has decreased by 58 percent.
March 2, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 14-day case rate has decreased by 44 percent since last week, and our hospitalization rate has decreased by 17 percent.
March 1, 2022
Fairgrounds COVID-19 Testing Site Relocating After March 4
The Skagit County Fairgrounds COVID-19 Testing Site will be relocating after Friday, March 4, 2022, with a new location scheduled to open in mid-March.
February 28, 2022
Flood forecast downgraded; minimal adverse impacts expected
This afternoon, the National Weather Service and Northwest River Forecast Center downgraded tomorrow’s predicted flood crest.
February 28, 2022
Flood watch issued, crest expected at around 29 feet
National Weather Service has issued a flood watch through Wednesday, March 2, for Skagit County.
February 25, 2022
Public Health to Change Vaccination Clinic Operating Schedule
Beginning the week of March 7, Skagit County Public Health will be changing its COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic’s operating schedule to Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
February 23, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County’s 14-day case rate has decreased by 44 percent since last week, and our hospitalization rate has decreased by 21 percent.
February 17, 2022
Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate Lifting on March 21
Includes indoor locations such as restaurants, grocery stores, malls, and public-facing offices, as well as K-12 schools and childcare locations throughout the state.
February 16, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
To help folks better understand our local data and to highlight key indicators that best represent our current risk status, we are changing the way that we provide our data updates each week.
February 9, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit County is continuing to see a decline in new cases, though our hospitalization rates are still quite high.
February 3, 2022
Testing Hours to Change at the Skagit Fairgrounds
Beginning Monday, February 7, the hours of operation at the Skagit County Fairgrounds COVID-19 Testing Site will be changing to 12pm - 4pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
February 2, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit has a total of 20,355 cases, which increased by 1,238 since last Wednesday.
January 26, 2022
FEMA Amends Disaster Declaration
Flood assistance now available for those impacted by flooding between November 5 and December 2, 2021
January 26, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit has a total of 19,009 cases, which increased by 1,488 since last Wednesday.
January 24, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination Services Expanding at the Skagit County Public Health Office
Beginning Monday, January 31, COVID-19 vaccination services will be expanding at the Skagit County Public Health vaccination clinic.
January 21, 2022
Free COVID-19 At-home Test Kits Now Available Online
Today, the Washington State Department of Health launched an online ordering portal for free COVID-19 test kits in partnership with the Say Yes COVID Test Program.
January 19, 2022
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opens Disaster Recovery Center in Sedro-Woolley in response to November 13-15, 2021 flood events
Located at the old Sedro-Woolley Library, 802 Ball Street, Sedro-Woolley.
January 19, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit has a total of 17,521 cases, which increased by 1,597 since last Wednesday.
January 18, 2022
Extended Testing Hours at the Fairgrounds Beginning Today
Skagit County Public Health is pleased to announce that beginning today—Tuesday, January 18—hours of operation for COVID-19 testing at the Skagit County Fairgrounds will be extended!
January 13, 2022
Joint Statement on Local Healthcare Capacity & COVID-19 Transmission Rates
Skagit Health Officer Dr. Leibrand and all three Skagit Hospitals recomend that people postpone all large indoor gatherings, regardless of the vaccination status of those gathering.
January 13, 2022
Fairgrounds Testing & Vaccination Site to Close Until January 18
Due to staffing shortages. Testing demands are still far exceeding availability at this time.
January 12, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit has a total of 15,924 cases, which increased by 1,402 since our update last Wednesday. This is more than double what we saw last week when we reported 635 new cases.
January 6, 2022
NOTICE: Individuals impacted by November Flood events can now apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (FEMA)| En Español
Individuals impacted by the November 13-15, 2021 flooding events can go to disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) to apply. 1-800-462-7585 is also available for those who need TTY assistance.
January 5, 2022
Skagit County Fairgrounds to Reopen Testing Services on Thursday, January 6
The Fairgrounds will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 6 from 3pm-7pm for testing services only. Vaccination services will resume on Monday, January 10, 2022. The Fairgrounds is located at 501 Taylor Street in Mount Vernon.
January 5, 2022
Skagit County COVID-19 Updates
Skagit has reported a total of 14,522 COVID-19 cases, which increased by 702 since our update last Wednesday.
January 3, 2022
Public Health encourages Skagitonians to use the State Data Dashboard for COVID-19 data tracking in new year
Beginning Monday, January 3, 2022, Skagit County Public Health will no longer be updating ongoing COVID-19 case, hospitalization, death, and demographic data on its website.
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