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Friday, September 13, 2024County Commissioners Adopt Revisions to Building and Land Use Permit Procedures
On Monday, August 12, 2024, the Skagit Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance to overhaul Skagit County’s building and land use permit procedures to improve the speed at which the County processes permit applications. Under the previous regulations, applications were grouped into five “application levels.” Under the new code, applications are grouped into four “review types.” The least complex applications, including building permits, must be processed within 65 days. More complex
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Friday, September 13, 2024WEST STACKPOLE ROAD #89000 WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC AT MILEPOST 0.824 (BNSF RxR) FROM 7:00
Skagit County crews will be conducting road repairs and replacing the approaches to the Burlington Northern Sante Fe rail crossing for three days beginning Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00 am. The closure is schedule to remain until Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm.The road will be closed to all vehicles, including emergency vehicles. The Detour Route will be via Conway Frontage Road, Peter Johnson Road, and Dike Road for both Directions.More information regarding Road Closures and restrictions
Friday, September 13, 2024Skagit Valley College instructor Dr. Farhana Loonat receives prestigious national award
(Mount Vernon, Wash.) –– The American Political Science Association (APSA), the largest association of political scientists in the U.S., has awarded Dr. Farhana Loonat, political science and philosophy instructor at Skagit Valley College, the 2024 Community College Faculty Award. This honor is presented to a faculty member from one of the 1,167 community colleges nationwide in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of innovative curriculum development, creative teaching practices, equity in
Thursday, September 12, 2024Skagit County Commissioners to Host Public Hearing on Draft 2025 Guemes Island Ferry Fare Schedule
On Tuesday, September 17th, at 3:00 p.m. the Skagit Board of County Commissioners will host a public hearing on the draft 2025 Guemes Island ferry fare schedule. The public is invited to join and provide comment in person in the Commissioner’s hearing room at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, or via Zoom, at the link on the Commissioner’s webpage.The following reports are available on the Guemes Island ferry documents page on our website:Draft 2024 Ferry Fare Revenue Target Report2025 Proposed Fare
Thursday, September 12, 2024Burn Ban Lifted in All Areas of North Cascades National Park Service Complex
Sedro Woolley, WA – Effective Friday, September 13, the burn ban is lifted on all lands within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds in Stehekin, along State Route 20, and the Ross Lake area. Campfires are allowed in designated areas only in both frontcountry and backcountry campsites. Keep campfires small to decrease the chance embers will spread. Always attend campfires to ensure they do not grow into costly, damaging wildfires.
Thursday, September 12, 2024Skagit 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. Within unincorporated Skagit County, burn permits are required for piles exceeding 4 feet by 4 feet. Burn permit requests may be submitted by phone at 360-416-1840 and will be processed in the order received. Residential yard and land-clearing fires may contain only natural vegetation (leaves, grass, and tree trimmings). Garbage,
Wednesday, September 11, 2024Skagit Regional Health to host job fair September 25 with WorkSource Skagit
Mount Vernon, WA – Skagit Regional Health is partnering with WorkSource Skagit to hold a job fair for open positions within the Skagit Regional Health organization. The job fair takes place Wednesday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WorkSource Skagit location - 2005 E. College Way in Mount Vernon. Skagit Regional Health is looking to fill multiple position types, including but not limited to roles in Medical, Nursing, Behavioral Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Patient Support, Laboratory, Dietary
Wednesday, September 11, 2024M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Grant Awarded to MoNA
La Conner, WA—The Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA) is excited to announce the award of a major capacity building grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington. The grant will fund the new position of Director of Curatorial Affairs & Curator of Northwest Art at MoNA. In their role, the Director of Curatorial Affairs & Curator of Northwest Art will provide strategic vision and managerial oversight for the museum’s exhibition program and collection, a position essential to advancing and
Tuesday, September 10, 2024Skagit Valley Hospital recognized as Center of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Use
Mount Vernon, WA – Skagit Valley Hospital was recognized as a leader in addressing the complex health needs of pregnant women with substance use disorders. Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Hospital Association and Washington Health Care Authority certified Skagit Valley Hospital as a Center of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Use. “The interdisciplinary workgroup saw the need to provide excellent care to the mothers and newborns afflicted with this disease process,” said Tami
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Monday, September 09, 2024OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Road Construction Notice: Pulver Road
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPULVER ROAD #34410 WILL EXPERIENCE DAYTIME WEEKDAY CLOSURES SOUTH OF JOSH WILSON ROAD FROM SEPTEMBER 16 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.Skagit County crews will be extending a culvert under Pulver Road just south of Josh Wilson Road in order to increase the turn radius of the intersection beginning Monday, September 16, 2024 through Thursday, September 26, 2024.The improvement includes guardrail and asphalt work and will close the south leg of the
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Thursday, August 29, 2024Welcome Troy Olsen Service Project Manager
TRICO Press Releases08/27/2024Denise Brown denise.brown@djc.comWe are excited to announce the addition of Troy Olsen as Project Manager for our Service Team, enhancing our capacity to deliver exceptional service and support to our clients. Troy holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Washington State University and brings over 25 years of commercial tenant improvement experience from Presidio Construction. He is adept in enhancing operational workflows and efficiency with expertise in client
Thursday, August 22, 2024Employers looking to hire are invited to the NW Regional Job Fair Sept. 18
For immediate release Aug. 21, 2024 Finding skilled workers in today’s economy can be a challenge, which is why the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) and WorkSource are partnering to bring the NW Regional Job Fair to the Northwest Career & Technical Academy in Mount Vernon on Sept. 18. The job fair takes place from 3-5:30 p.m., with military veterans receiving priority access from 3-3:30 p.m. To attract diverse talent pools, the event is shared through social media, government
Monday, August 19, 2024T BAILEY, Inc. donates $30,000 in materials to Skagit Valley College welding program
For Immediate Release August 15, 2024 SVC media contact: Sofia Poulton, Communications and Social Media Manager 360.416.7699 | sofia.poulton@skagit.edu Follow SVC: Twitter, @SVCCollege | Facebook and Instagram, @SkagitValleyCollege FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HED: T BAILEY, Inc. donates $30,000 in materials to Skagit Valley College welding program Mount Vernon, Wash. – Skagit Valley College received $30,000 worth of steel plate and carbon material from T BAILEY to support the college's welding program.
Thursday, August 15, 2024Peoples Bank Announces Opening of Annual Impact Grant Applications
Bellingham, WA - Peoples Bank is proud to announce the return of their annual Impact Grant program which provides $25,000 to a non-profit organization for use on a specific project, use, or identified purpose. Returning this year is an additional grant up to $10,000 which will be awarded to a separate non-profit based on a public vote. Peoples Bank understands that their tagline of “A Higher Level of Service” extends beyond the banking services they offer. The Impact Grant project delivers on the promise
