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BNSF Train Derailed Thursday Morning in Skagit County

Thursday, March 16 by Marcee Maylin

These are seemingly becoming a common occurrence, train derailments. Thursday morning a train derailed outside of Anacortes in Skagit County on the Swinomish Reservation. The Washington State Department of Ecology tweeted at 6 am that the ecology and the Marine Spill Response Corporation were... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recommends Safe Flood Storage at Seattle’s Skagit Dams

Monday, March 6 by Marcee Maylin

The Corps Recommendation backs Unified Skagit Flood request. Seattle City Light is currently seeking a new 50-year federal license for its Skagit Hydroelectric Project from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Over the past year, Skagit County, the cities of Burlington, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley... Read More.

Another 105 Acres of Farmland Protected by Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program

Monday, February 6 by Marcee Maylin

Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program has finalized three farmland preservation projects in the past three months, permanently protecting another 105 acres of farmland from residential development. The additional acres of farmland now under conservation easement protection bring the total protected farmland in Skagit County... Read More.

Skagit County North Star Project moves to Phase 2

Wednesday, January 18 by Tristan Halsen

In early 2022, Skagit County launched the North Star project, a joint effort between Skagit County and the cities of Burlington, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, and Sedro-Woolley to better align resources and services to address the complex behavioral health and homelessness challenges in their communities.... Read More.

Skagit River Wild Steelhead Forecast is Promising, as Work Continues on Federal Review of Fishery Plan

Friday, January 6 by Tristan Halsen

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fish biologists and tribal co-managers have forecasted that 5,211 wild steelhead will return to the Skagit River in 2023. WDFW fishery managers hope to hold a catch and release steelhead fishing season on the Skagit and its... Read More.

Severe Weather Shelters and Warming Centers Open in Skagit County

Wednesday, November 9 by Marcee Maylin

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s cold. Temperatures are dropping. Skagit County Public Health has again partnered with community service providers and local congregations to offer community members overnight shelters and daytime warming centers during the current severe weather event.The Seventh Day Adventist Church... Read More.

Skagit County Annual Flood Awareness Week Kicks Off

Monday, October 10 by Marcee Maylin

Flood Awareness Week has officially kicked off today in Skagit County and will run through October 14. Flooding has been of serious concern to the community of Skagit County since the late 1800s, with the threat of extreme flooding generally occurring in the Skagit... Read More.

Skagit County Permanently Protects 190th Farmland Property-Bringing Total to More than 14,000 Acres Protected

Thursday, September 8 by Tristan Halsen

Farming has always had an important cultural impact in Skagit County, with the county maintaining one of the largest and most diverse agricultural communities west of the Cascades. With over 90 different crops harvested in the county, local farmers produce around 300 million dollars’... Read More.

Skagit County Expands Access to Behavioral Health Treatment at North Sound Evaluation & Treatment Center

Thursday, September 1 by Tristan Halsen

Skagit County is excited to announce the grand opening of the North Sound Evaluation and Treatment Center (E&T) located at 1420 State Route 20 in Sedro-Woolley. Operations of the facility are set to begin on September 1. The E&T is being relocated from its... Read More.

Skagit County Transfer Station Closure Notice

Thursday, August 11 by Marcee Maylin

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. The station... Read More.

Skagit County Fair – August 10 – 13, 2022

Tuesday, August 9 by Marcee Maylin

Giddy-e-up! It’s FAIR season. That means all the usual fun. You can start with the Skagit County Fair from August 10th through 13th, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, located at 501 Taylor Street in Mount Vernon, WA.... Read More.

Skagit County Burn Ban in Effect Saturday Beginning Tomorrow July 16

Friday, July 15 by Marcee Maylin

Residential and land clearing fires are banned beginning tomorrow morning at 8 AM and will remain in effect until further notice. This includes all unincorporated area of Skagit County. Skagit County will no longer issue permits for these activities and all existing permits are... Read More.

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BNSF Train Derailed Thursday Morning in Skagit County

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recommends Safe Flood Storage at Seattle’s Skagit Dams

Another 105 Acres of Farmland Protected by Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program

Skagit County North Star Project moves to Phase 2

Skagit River Wild Steelhead Forecast is Promising, as Work Continues on Federal Review of Fishery Plan

Severe Weather Shelters and Warming Centers Open in Skagit County

Skagit County Annual Flood Awareness Week Kicks Off

Skagit County Permanently Protects 190th Farmland Property-Bringing Total to More than 14,000 Acres Protected

Skagit County Expands Access to Behavioral Health Treatment at North Sound Evaluation & Treatment Center

Skagit County Transfer Station Closure Notice

Skagit County Fair – August 10 – 13, 2022

Skagit County Burn Ban in Effect Saturday Beginning Tomorrow July 16

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