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Superior Court Judge Heather Shand Begins Term

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESuperior Court Judge Heather Shand Begins Term  Skagit County Superior Court is pleased to announce Judge Heather Shand began her term today as the newest Superior Court Judge. Judge Shand has served as Superior Court Commissioner since September 2019 and ran unopposed last November to replace retiring Superior Court Judge Brian Stiles.Judge Shand has previously served as Pro-Tem Judge for Skagit County District Court and Pro-Tem Commissioner for Skagit County Superior Court. Prior to

Temporary Event Vendor Training - Skagit County Public Health

Stephanie Rees of Burlington Chamber of Commerce Completes her first Year at IOM

Stephanie Rees of Burlington Chamber of Commerce Completes Her First Year at Institute for Organization ManagementA Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Stephanie Rees, President/CEO, of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit

Skagit County Solicits Public Input on Proposed Revisions to the Public Health Schedule of Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESkagit County Solicits Public Input on Proposed Revisions to the Public Health Schedule of Charges Skagit County Public Health collects fees according to the Schedule of Charges to cover the costs of services provided for reviewing and processing permits, performing required inspections, and enforcement of public health codes. To more closely reflect the actual costs for services such as permitting and inspecting food service establishments, on-site septic systems, drinking water

Call for Applications for Skagit County Planning Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECall for Applications for Skagit County Planning Commission   The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department and advises the Department and the Board of County Commissioners on proposed land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County.The Planning Commission is currently working on the County’s agritourism policies and significant updates to the Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency with new state law addressing affordable housing

Superior Court Judge Brian Stiles to Retire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESuperior Court Judge Brian Stiles to Retire Skagit County Superior Court Judge Brian L. Stiles will retire on January 10, 20254. A celebration in his honor will begin at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in courtroom two of the Skagit County Courthouse.Judge Stiles was appointed as a superior court judge on July 1, 2015. The Skagit County native graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1974, Pacific Lutheran University in 1978, and the University of Puget Sound School of Law in