NEWS

(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County Public Health is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its Schedule of Charges that would take effect January 1, 2027. The proposed changes include fee increases for select Environmental Health services, including Retail Food Safety, On-Site Sewage, Drinking Water, and miscellaneous Environmental Health services with hourly rates. Updates to some Vital Records charges are also proposed, according to a news release from the county. The proposed changes are intended to more closely align fees with the cost of providing services and support the long-term sustainability of these programs. Environmental Health staff will host two community engagement sessions     (read more)

(SKAGIT COUNTY)- On Tuesday, September 29th, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. the Skagit County Public Works Solid Waste Division will host their annual Skagit County Clothing Swap. The event will take place at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, North Entrance, at 1410 Virginia St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. The clothing swap will be in A&B Building, according to a news release from the county. 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. The Solid Waste Division recognizes the impacts of textile waste in the     (read more)