NEWS
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County Parks and Recreation has announced the creation of Hilt Creek Park, a 20-acre property located two miles south of Howard Miller Steelhead Park along State Route 530. This extraordinary landscape—featuring a dramatic waterfall, salmon-filled stream, and towering old-growth cedar—was generously donated by Brenan and Kim Filippini, whose vision and generosity will be cherished by generations of visitors, according to a news release from the county. The Skagit County Commissioners will recognize Brenan and Kim Filippini’s donation during a televised presentation on Monday, October 27th, at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room. The (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, October 28 at 10:15 a.m. to discuss the third draft of the Critical Areas Ordinance Update. The work session will focus on the overall proposed amendments, comments received on the second draft, and revisions made in response, as outlined in the memo linked below. The third draft is available now and the comment period will be open from Thursday October 30, 2025, to Friday November 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. The Board of County Commissioners are scheduled to possibly take action on the Critical Areas Ordinance on November 25, 2025 at 10:15 a (read more)
(MOUNT VERNON)- In honor of Veterans Day, Mount Vernon High School will host its 1st Annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Wednesday, November 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Veterans from throughout Skagit County are warmly invited to attend as honored guests and share their experiences with students, according to a news release. RSVPs are required due to limited space. Local veterans who would like to participate are encouraged to register in advance by emailing MVHS staff coordinator Kiera Wright at kwright@mvsd320.org or by completing the online form at https://forms.gle/hnxFvSXT3DCfRQnG8. The (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit County Law Enforcement & Fire Fighters Disability Board (LEOFF I) consists of five members. The LEOFF Board is accepting letters of interest to appoint the citizen-at-large board member. LEOFF I board members serve two-year terms. The nominated member must be a resident of Skagit County and shall serve without compensation, according to a news release from the county. The general purpose of the LEOFF I Board is to consider claims for disability and sickness made by law enforcement officers or fire fighters as provided under the Washington law enforcement officers’ and fire fighters’ retirement system act (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County will host a community meeting in La Conner on Wednesday, October 29th, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial Street, La Conner, WA 98257. The meeting is free and open to the public. The Skagit County Commissioners and representatives from Planning & Development Services, Public Health, Public Works, the Department of Emergency Management, Facilities Management, Assessor’ Office, and the Sheriff's Office will be in attendance to provide updates on County projects and answer questions from the community. The meeting is intended to primarily be a listening session for County officials to hear from attendees (read more)