NEWS
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Negrila as the Skagit County Public Health Director. Monica will officially start the position on November 1st, 2025. She has previously served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives within the Commissioners’ Office and was responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of North Star, according to a news release from the county. Monica Negrila brings extensive experience in behavioral health and human services, with a strong focus on strategic planning, program development, and community engagement in both the public and non-profit sectors. Before (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County Public Works will host a ribbon cutting event for two Fisher Creek culvert replacement projects on Friday, October 31st, at 10 a.m. The event will take place on Cedardale Road at the bridge junction over Fisher Creek in Mount Vernon and will feature a variety of speakers from stakeholders involved with the project. The public is welcome to join and celebrate two successful fish passage improvements in Skagit County. The culvert replacements are both located on Fisher Creek, one under Starbird Road and the second under Cedardale Road, according to a news release from the (read more)
(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)