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October 3, 2025
Skagit County Implements 90-Day Hiring Freeze
As stated in a press release on September 22nd, Skagit County is facing a difficult budget year in 2026
October 3, 2025
Skagit County Solicits Public Input on Draft 2025-2030 Skagit County 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan
The plan establishes priorities and actionable goals to guide funding decisions and reduce homelessness in Skagit County over the next five years.
October 2, 2025
Skagit County lifts outdoor burn ban for all unincorporated areas beginning on October 3, 2025.
In unincorporated Skagit County, burn permits are required for piles larger than four feet by four feet. These permits can be obtained online through the new Burn Permit Request and Permit System.
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.
June 30, 2025
Commissioners Adopt 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Update
Commissioners approved two ordinances to adopt the periodic Comprehensive Plan update and updates and reorganization of the Skagit County development regulation
June 24, 2025
Call for Applications for Skagit County Planning Commission
The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department and advises the Department and the Board of County Commissioners on proposed land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County.
June 20, 2025
County Commissioners Award Economic Development Funds to Workforce Housing Projects
Commissioners approved economic development public facilities funding for three workforce housing projects, adding 65 new rental housing units in Anacortes, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley.
June 17, 2025
Commissioners Statement on U.S. Department of Labor's Decision to Close Job Corps Centers
We are incredibly dismayed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to close Job Corps centers nationwide, including our locally operated Cascade Job Corps in Sedro-Woolley.
June 16, 2025
Skagit County Solicits Public Input on Proposed Revisions to Skagit County Code Chapter 12.05 Relating to On-Site Sewage Systems
Public comments for or against the adoption of the proposed revisions are invited to be submitted by July 25, 2025.
June 12, 2025
Public Comment Period Extended for Revisions to Skagit County Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs Code to Friday, June 27, 2025
June 4, 2025
North Star to Host Joint Meeting with County Commissioners, Mayors, and City Councils
The joint meeting is to strengthen collaboration under the North Star initiative by deepening mutual understanding and building trust between jurisdictions and Skagit County.
May 20, 2025
Guemes Island Ferry to Return after Memorial Day Weekend
At this time, the best estimate for return to service would be Friday, June 6th. There is a possibility the ferry could return sooner if all remaining work and testing goes smoothly.
May 20, 2025
County Commissioners Designate National Public Works Week in Skagit County
May 18th through May 24th, 2025, as National Public Works Week in Skagit County. The proclamation celebrates the essential contributions of public works professionals in our community.
May 16, 2025
Skagit County Protects 460 Acres of Farmland from Development in 2024
The protection of Skagit County’s USDA-designated prime farmland means these properties can no longer be developed into residential buildings, and will instead provide essential soil and land for farming for generations to come.
May 14, 2025
Commissioners Appoint Jill Boudreau to Housing Authority Of Skagit County Board
Boudreau currently works in the Whatcom County Executive’s Office as a senior policy and project manager and previously served as mayor for the City of Mount Vernon for 12 years before stepping down in 2023.
May 14, 2025
Burn Ban Takes Effect June 15th in Unincorporated Skagit County
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, a modified burn ban for all residential and land-clearing fires in unincorporated Skagit County will go into effect
April 30, 2025
Shellfish Harvesting in Skagit County
With the help of a diligent group of volunteer harvesters, Skagit County Public Health monitors samples of clams, oysters, and mussels for biotoxins including the toxin that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).
April 25, 2025
Skagit County to Host Unclaimed Remains Remembrance Ceremony
The ceremony will honor the memory of 59 individuals who have been unclaimed at the Coroner’s Office since 2019.
April 25, 2025
Skagit Transit Long Range Transit Plan Open for Public Comment
This plan provides Skagit Transit with a framework for enhancing and expanding transit over the next decade to better serve existing riders and attract new riders.
April 24, 2025
Commissioners Select New Public Works Director, County Engineer
Michael See is the new Public Works Director and Tom Weller is the new County Engineer
April 22, 2025
Commissioners Approve Option Agreement to Acquire Haller Farm for Estuary Restoration Project
Haller Farm encompasses the majority of the highest ranked Skagit Chinook recovery project area identified by the 2017 Skagit Estuary Restoration Strategic Assessment.
April 18, 2025
Skagit County to Accept Glass for Recycling at All Transfer Stations
Glass will again be accepted for recycling at Skagit County Transfer Stations starting Friday, April 18, 2025.
April 16, 2025
2025 Stormwater Management Program Plan Draft Open for Public Comment
The Program Plan informs the public on actions the County’s Stormwater Management Program has planned for the current calendar year.
April 15, 2025
Skagit County to Acquire Haller Farm for Estuary Restoration Project
County Commissioners will consider approval of an option agreement to acquire the Haller Farm, a 584-acre property at the mouth of the Skagit River north fork, approximately one mile southeast of the Town of La Conner.
April 14, 2025
North Star to Host Inaugural Symposium
Will bring together individuals from multiple professional sectors representing behavioral health, housing, social service providers, first responders, the criminal justice system, the business community, and other public and private community leaders to network, collaborate, and advance professional development.
April 9, 2025
Skagit County Seeks Applicants for Housing Authority of Skagit County Board
HASC is a taxpayer-funded public agency that administers federal Housing Choice Vouchers and develops and preserves housing for low-income Skagitonians
March 31, 2025
Skagit County Commissioners Set Hearing on Removal of Housing Authority Board Commissioner Daniel Valdez
The action comes after a review found evidence that Mr. Valdez as Chair of the Board engaged in activities which hindered other HASC Commissioners in their duties and failed to take action for appropriate accountability under state and federal law pertaining to local public housing authorities.
March 10, 2025
Notice of Skagit County Economic Development Grant Applications
Skagit County will begin accepting applications today for economic development grants to fund the construction of public facilities that retain and/or create family-wage jobs or affordable workforce housing projects
March 10, 2025
Guemes Island Ferry Haul-Out, Passenger Only Service to Begin March 15th
The next scheduled haul-out of the Guemes Island ferry will be March 15 through April 29, 2025
February 11, 2025
Applications Now Open for the 2025 Master Composter Recycler Volunteer Training
The certification training, hosted by the Skagit County Solid Waste Division, provides participants with tools and knowledge to share back to the community as official waste reduction educators.
February 5, 2025
Guemes Island Ferry Electronic Ticketing System Launching March 19th
Soon, residents will have the convenience of pre-purchasing ferry tickets on Skagit County’s website using Anchor’s user-friendly and mobile-ready platform.
January 28, 2025
Skagit County Adopts 2025 Guemes Island Ferry Fare Schedule
Resolution #20250015 establishes the 2025 Guemes Island ferry fare schedule.
January 24, 2025
Skagit County to Launch New Public Disclosure Request Software
Skagit County is in the process of transitioning to a new public records request management software, NextRequest by CivicPlus.
January 14, 2024
Skagit County to Perform Survey Work Around Big Lake
Skagit County Public Works staff will be conducting survey work around Big Lake starting January 27th and continuing throughout 2025.
January 13, 2024
Superior Court Judge Heather Shand Begins Term
Judge Shand has served as Superior Court Commissioner since September 2019 and ran unopposed last November to replace retiring Superior Court Judge Brian Stiles.
January 7, 2024
Call for Applications for Skagit County Planning Commission
The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department and advises the Department and the Board of County Commissioners on proposed land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County.
January 6, 2024
Superior Court Judge Brian Stiles to Retire
A celebration in his honor will begin at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
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