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December 3, 2024
Skagit County Hearing Examiner to Consider Battery Energy Storage System Permit Application
On December 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM, the Skagit County Hearing Examiner will host a public hearing to consider a special use permit application from NextEra Energy to develop a battery energy storage system (BESS) near the Port of Skagit.
November 14, 2024
Skagit County to Host Public Hearing on Proposed 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room.
Public comments will be accepted through the close of the public hearing on November 25, 2024.
November 13, 2024
Skagit County 2025 Preliminary Budget Available; Public Invited to Attend Upcoming Budget Presentation
Monday, November 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place in Mount Vernon.
November 5, 2024 General Election Results (Update available after 8:00pm, November 15th)
More information: Elections home page
November 4, 2024
Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) System Temporarily Shuts Down
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), the state agency that provides Skagit County’s case management system, has temporarily shut down after officials detected “unauthorized activity” in their network.
October 21, 2024
Mount Vernon Community Meeting Scheduled for November 12, 2024
Skagit County will host a community meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon.
October 17, 2024
Skagit County Joins the Great ShakeOut 2024
A worldwide earthquake drill and preparedness event scheduled on October 17, 2024. This collaborative effort includes the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office, the cities of Anacortes and Sedro-Woolley, and the Town of La Conner.
October 14, 2024
Skagit County to Host Webinar for new Online Permit Software
Monday, November 4th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to provide a demonstration of the software.
October 11, 2024
Skagit County Farmland Legacy Program Part of National Focus to Help Farmers Protect, Transfer, and Access Land
As the average age of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners continues to climb, the working land they steward is at a moment of seismic transition.
October 7, 2024
Board of County Commissioners Announce the Appointment of Monica Negrila as Director of Strategic Initiatives
Responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction and growth of County initiatives, starting with a focus on North Star.
September 30, 2024
2024 Annual Flood Awareness Week to Kick Off; Public Preparedness Events Scheduled
Flood Awareness Week officially kicks off on Monday, October 7, 2024 in Skagit County and will run through Friday, October 11, 2024.
September 27, 2024
Skagit County Adopts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency Financing Program
C-PACER financing allows business owners to secure loans to make critical building improvements.
September 26, 2024
Skagit County Unveils New Elections Office; Announces Spanish Election Materials for November 2024 Election
The new space will be fully operational to process ballots for the November 5th presidential election.
September 24, 2024
Skagit County to Stop Accepting Glass at All Transfer Stations
Starting October 1. Due to a closure of a glass manufacturing facility in Seattle, there is no longer any facility in the area that will take our recycled glass
September 23, 2024
Skagit County to Host Clothing Swap at Fairgrounds
On Wednesday, October 9th, from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, North Entrance, at 1410 Virginia St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. The clothing swap will be in A&B Building.
September 23, 2024
Skagit County Commissioners Adopt Interim Ordinance Imposing Moratorium for Energy Projects on Skagit Farmland
Imposing a moratorium on the acceptance of permits for electrical energy generation or storage facilities on Skagit farmland. The moratorium lasts for six months but may be extended by the Board if necessary.
September 20, 2024
Skagit County Releases First Drafts of the Transportation Element, Capital Facilities Element, and Utilities Element Preliminary Policy Revisions
These documents are now available for public review on our project page. The comment period is open from Tuesday, September 24, 2024, to October 24, 2024.
September 16, 2024
Skagit County to Host Open House for Climate Element of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
Tuesday, October 1, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School in Mount Vernon.
September 16, 2024
Skagit County Volunteer Stewardship Program Implements $1 Million in Legislative Funding with On-The-Ground Projects
Using $1 million in 2023 legislative funding, the Skagit County Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) has protected water quality and restored critical areas on Skagit farmland
September 12, 2024
Skagit County lifts Outdoor Burn Ban for Unincorporated Areas beginning September 14, 2024
Effective at 08:00 am. September 14, 2024, and until further notice, residential yard, and land-clearing fires are again permitted in areas within unincorporated Skagit County.
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