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Tuesday, December 03, 2024Skagit County Hearing Examiner to Consider Battery Energy Storage System Permit Application
On December 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM, the Skagit County Hearing Examiner will host a public hearing to consider a special use permit application from NextEra Energy to develop a battery energy storage system (BESS) near the Port of Skagit. The project would be located on 22.55 acres, on property zoned Bayview Ridge Heavy Industrial in the Bayview Ridge Urban Growth Area and would be capable of storing up to 200 megawatt hours of energy for a 4-hour duration. The BESS would provide increased power capacity and
Wednesday, November 27, 2024PeaceHealth welcomes breast oncology surgeon, Quynh Le, DO
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – PeaceHealth Medical Group welcomed surgeon, Quynh Le, DO, to the PeaceHealth General Surgery and Breast Surgery Clinic in Bellingham. Dr. Le is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist. Dr. Le will also serve as co-director of the Breast Cancer Program at the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center. She will share the directorship with community breast surgeon Cary Kaufman, MD. “I approach all my interactions with my patients the way I would want to be treated,” said Dr. Le about
Wednesday, November 27, 2024SVC Marketing and Communication wins 20 marketing and public relations regional awards
Mount Vernon, Wash. - The Skagit Valley College Strategic Marketing and Communications department recently was awarded 20 prestigious Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for work promoting the college during the 2023-24 academic year. The awards include 11 first-place Gold Medallion Awards, six second-place Silver Medallion Awards, and three third-place Bronze Medallion Awards. Medallion Award winners were announced Oct. 17 during the NCMPR’s annual District
Tuesday, November 26, 2024Skagit County Public Works to Host Public Meeting regarding Marine Drive / Rosario Road / Marine Wye Drive Intersection Improvements - Fidalgo Island
Skagit County Public Works and David Evans and Associates, Inc. will be hosting an informational meeting to discuss this important project for the Fidalgo Island community. Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024Time: 8:30 – 9:30 AMLocation: 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98284 Commissioner’s Hearing Room Virtual Option: Zoom Meeting ID: 87180001980 Passcode:143573 Phone:
Tuesday, November 26, 2024HKP Architects Announces Promotion of Christine Baldwin, AIA, to Associate
HKP Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of Christine Baldwin, AIA, to Associate. Christine joined HKP in 2014 after receiving her Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo. She became licensed in the State of Washington in 2019. During her ten years with HKP, Christine has excelled in designing for stakeholder needs, managing complex projects, and contributing to the firm’s goals and development. She is currently the Project Architect for the
Monday, November 25, 2024TRICO Companies Welcomes Corey Toepfer Commercial Project Manager
TRICO Companies LLC, (make hyperlink to website when possible), a leading Design-Build General Contractor based in Burlington, is pleased to announce the addition of Corey Toepfer as Project Manager for our Commercial Team. With over 15 years of hands-on experience leading diverse projects from concept to completion, Corey brings a proven ability to manage complex budgets, timelines, and teams while maintaining exceptional standards of safety and quality.Corey thrives in fast-paced environments and is
Friday, November 22, 2024Thillberg Road to be Closed at Swan Road for Daytime Culvert Replacement November 25, 2024
Thillberg Road will be closed to all traffic just north of Swan Road on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Skagit County crews will be replacing a failed culvert just north of Swan Road. We ask the public to please steer clear of the work zone while the area is closed for the safety of our crews and to ensure the work can be finished as soon as possible. The road will be closed to all vehicles, including Emergency Response vehicles.
Monday, November 18, 2024Bank of the Pacific Partners with Federal Home Loan Bank to Support Local Food Banks and Affordable Housing Initiatives through Impact Grants
Bank of the Pacific is proud to announce its continued commitment to our communities by partnering with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB) to award eight non-profit associations in Washington state grants through the FHLB Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program includes $2,500 per entity from Bank of the Pacific and a $7,500 matching grant from the FHLB for a combined total of $10,000 each to selected local food banks and affordable housing agencies in our communities. This
Thursday, November 14, 2024Skagit Valley College hosts 2024 Learning with Leaders event, offering hands-on career exploration for local students
Mount Vernon, Wash. — Skagit Valley College, in collaboration with FuturesNW, hosted the 2024 Learning with Leaders event at McIntyre Hall on Nov. 13. More than 200 local high school students from across Skagit and Whatcom counties attended with the opportunity to explore careers through hands-on workshops and direct interaction with industry professionals. The event was a key stop in the 2024-25 Learning with Leaders series, which will continue at Bellingham Technical College and Whatcom Community
Thursday, November 14, 2024Skagit County to Host Public Hearing on Proposed 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
The Board of Skagit County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a comprehensive 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room located at 1800 Continental Place in Mount Vernon. The public hearing provides an opportunity for citizens to provide comment on the proposed plan. Copies of the proposed 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program are on file for public review in the offices of the Public
Wednesday, November 13, 2024Skagit County 2025 Preliminary Budget Available; Public Invited to Attend Upcoming Budget Presentation
The Skagit Board of County Commissioners are currently in the process of drafting the County’s 2025 budget. The preliminary budget will be made available to the public on Monday, November 18, 2024, and will be accessible on the County’s webpage here: www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/BudgetFinance/2025Budget.htm. The Skagit County Commissioners will host a work session on the preliminary budget on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place in
Wednesday, November 13, 2024New Restaurant Opens at Skagit Regional Airport
(Burlington, WA)— True North Bakery has officially opened its doors at Skagit Regional Airport. While the bakery is new to the Port of Skagit, it is a familiar business within the community. True North Bakery has been providing fresh baked pastries to the Skagit Valley for nearly five years, while operating out of Anacortes. Now, they are excited to expand their footprint and their menu offerings at their new location. True North Bakery will offer grab-and-go breakfast and lunch, with plenty of pastries
Tuesday, November 12, 2024Massage Therapy is now available at RET Physical Therapy & Healthcare Specialists in Burlington!
We are excited to introduce Ryan Ashbridge, LMT to our Burlington team! Ryan graduated from massage school in 2015. He offers a massage that adapts to every person’s needs. Having many injuries growing up as well as 15 years in industrial fabrication, Ryan has a unique understanding of the body, offering a personalized massage that incorporates how the body operates and its mechanical abilities and limitations. He is excited to be in an environment where he can help people recover from injuries and
Friday, November 08, 2024Port of Skagit Commission Appoints New Commissioner
(Burlington, WA)—The Port of Skagit Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Mankamyer as Port Commissioner for District 2. The position became vacant after the sudden passing of longtime Port Commissioner Steve Omdal on September 28, 2024. Melanie Mankamyer is a newly retired Professional Engineer and former partner in Wilson Engineering. Her 28 years of experience as a civil engineer provided her with vast experience in public works projects, developing long-term capital
Wednesday, November 06, 2024Skagit County Participates in ‘Operation Green Light’ in Support of Local Veterans
In preparation for the Veterans Day holiday, Skagit County is pleased to announce that the County Courthouse will be illuminated green through November 11, 2024, as part of Operation Green Light.Operation Green Light is a national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, and raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their
Wednesday, November 06, 2024Cascade River Road to be Closed for Daytime Tree Removal November 13-15, 2024 at milepost 4.10 - east of the entrance to Cascade River Park.
Cascade River Road, just east of the western entrance to Cascade River Park, will be closed for the removal of dead trees on Wednesday, November 13 through Friday, November 15, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Sonshine Tree Service will be using a crane to remove dead and diseased trees from the right of way. Access will be restored each evening. We ask the public to please steer clear of the work zone while the area is closed for the safety of our contractor and to ensure the work can be
Tuesday, November 05, 2024West Gilligan Creek Road to be Closed for Daytime Tree Removal November 12 and 13, 2024 west of Rof Lane.
West Gilligan Creek Road, west of South Skagit Hwy and Rof Lane, will be closed for tree removal on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Skagit County crews will be removing dead trees from within the right of way. We ask the public to please steer clear of the work zone while the area is closed for the safety of our crews and to ensure the work can be finished as soon as possible. The road will be closed to all vehicles, including Emergency
Monday, November 04, 2024Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) System Temporarily Shuts Down
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), the state agency that provides Skagit County’s case management system, has temporarily shut down after officials detected “unauthorized activity” in their network.The temporary shutdown affects all counties statewide. In Skagit County, there are impacts to the court case management system, court calendars, and workflows.Until the statewide system is fully restored:Court participants, including judges, lawyers, law enforcement, and individuals representing
