Skagit County, Washington - Government

08/13/2026

🚨Join the Skagit County Sheriff's Office for Ground SAR Academy! 🚨

Skagit County Search and Rescue is celebrating 60 years of dedicated service to our community, six decades of answering the call and helping those in need.

We’re inviting YOU to be part of the next generation of volunteers!

Dates 🗓️
September 2nd - Starts at 6:30pm
September 9th - Starts at 6:30pm
- 11525 Knudsen Rd, Burlington, WA

Whether you’re curious about what Search and Rescue does, want to ask questions, or are ready to contribute your skills, this academy is the perfect place to start.

Come learn, get involved, and be part of one of the most active and capable SAR teams in Washington State. If this sounds like some you’d be interested in, scan the QR code and please reach out! 🏔️

Points of contact -
Vanesa Ochoa - Dept. of Emerg. Management
[email protected]📍
Sgt. Paul Wolfe - Search and Rescue Supervisor
[email protected] 👮‍♂️

🚨Join us for the Ground SAR Academy! 🚨

Skagit County Search and Rescue is celebrating 60 years of dedicated service to our community, six decades of answering the call and helping those in need.

We’re inviting YOU to be part of the next generation of volunteers!

Dates 🗓️
September 2nd - Starts at 6:30pm
September 9th - Starts at 6:30pm
- 11525 Knudsen Rd, Burlington, WA

Whether you’re curious about what Search and Rescue does, want to ask questions, or are ready to contribute your skills, this academy is the perfect place to start.

Come learn, get involved, and be part of one of the most active and capable SAR teams in Washington State. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, scan the QR code and please reach out! 🏔️

Points of contact -

Vanesa Ochoa - Dept. of Emerg. Management
[email protected]📍

Sgt. Paul Wolfe - Search and Rescue Supervisor
[email protected] 👮‍♂️

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08/10/2026

Edison Chip Seal Update: Road crews have finished chip sealing the downtown Edison roads. There will be no additional work tomorrow, August 11th, so street parking will be allowed.

Our Road Operations team will be chip sealing downtown Edison next Monday, August 10th, and Tuesday, August 11th. There will be no street parking allowed on 8/10 or 8/11.

Chip sealing requires the roadway to be covered with liquid asphalt and a layer of rock chips, which are then rolled into the surface. The resulting new surface is approximately ½ inch thick and requires several days to cure.

After the roads are chip sealed, there will be several days where the road resembles a gravel road, so maintaining reduced speeds is essential. Once cured, a fog seal will be put down to help lock in the rock and then the road is swept of loose gravel and re-striped.

You can read more about our chip sealing program, and the other roads scheduled for chip seal in 2026, on our website here: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/PublicWorksRoadMaintenance/chipsealing.htm

08/10/2026

📣 Reminder: PSE Dam Siren Test at 6 PM Today

* This is a routine monthly test from Concrete to Birdsview.
* No emergency—please don’t call 911.
* Questions? Contact PSE at 1-888-404-8773.
* Learn more: www.skagitcounty.net/skagitready

📣 Recordatorio: Prueba de sirena de PSE hoy a las 6 PM

*Esta es una prueba mensual de rutina desde Concrete hasta Birdsview.
*No es una emergencia—por favor no llames al 911.
*Preguntas? Comunícate con PSE al 1-888-404-8773.
*Más información: www.skagitcounty.net/skagitready

08/10/2026

🔥BURN BAN UPDATE🔥

Due to the continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington State, the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office is implementing a complete burn ban effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor open burning in unincorporated Skagit County. The only exception is agricultural burning, which may continue only when conducted in accordance with applicable state and local regulations and any required permits.

Propane fire tables and other gas-fueled cooking appliances are permitted during this ban. Self-contained wood pellet grills and cooking devices are allowed only when placed on a concrete or other non-combustible surface. Charcoal grills are permitted. Charcoal and ash must be disposed of in a metal container and thoroughly soaked with water. The container should be kept at least ten feet from vegetation or combustible materials for 72 hours.

If you are within the limits of an incorporated city or town, check with your fire department for current burning restrictions.

If you have questions about open burning in Skagit County, please contact the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 416-1840 or our Outdoor Burning website at www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/FireMarshal/burning

08/07/2026

With wildfire season in full swing, and multiple active fire emergencies state wide, you might be wondering what you can do to be prepared this summer.

While we do not have an immediate wildfire threat in Skagit County, many residents may be feeling concerned by the risk. Now is a great time to make sure you’re prepared.

📞Sign up for Skagit Ready for local emergency alerts: www.skagitcounty.net/skagitready

🔥Schedule a Wildfire Assessment from the Skagit Conservation District: https://www.skagitcd.org/wildfire

✏️Plan, Prepare, and Practice using the Wildfire Evacuation Checklist from FEMA:https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/wildfire-evacuation-checklist.pdf

Disasters can happen without warning, but preparation can make all the difference. Take small steps today to ensure you can protect your family, friends, pets, and property.

08/06/2026

The Skagit County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Skagit Council on Aging (SCOA) has decided to take over management of the Burlington and Mount Vernon senior centers starting this fall.

SCOA is a nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to serving older adults and successfully started managing the senior nutrition program countywide this summer. As a mission-focused organization, SCOA is uniquely positioned to build community partnerships and provide services to the senior community. By bringing the senior nutrition program and senior center operations together under one organization, we are creating a stronger, more sustainable model that will serve seniors for years to come.

Throughout the transition, seniors can expect services to continue without interruption. Meals, classes, activities, and other programming will remain on their regular schedules as SCOA assumes management responsibilities.

To read more about the upcoming transition, please read our full press release here: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Home/press/080626.htm

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

The Marblemount bridge will be closed overnight on weekdays, Monday night through Friday morning, 8pm - 4am, from August 24 - September 4, so the contractor can complete the deck replacement work. There will be ongoing work on the bridge during daytime hours as well, but the road will reopen each day and every weekend for normal traffic.

With the road washout over Jordan Creek on Rockport Cascade Road this past December due to the flood event, the closure of the Marblemount bridge means visitors and residents east of the bridge will be cut off from accessing State Route 20. First responders will still be able to access the area if an emergency occurs during the closures.

More information can be found here:https://www.skagitcounty.net/publicworksengineering/documents/projects/Marblemount%20Bridge%20Closure%20Flyer%20Aug%20(1).pdf

08/03/2026

Our Road Operations team will be chip sealing downtown Edison next Monday, August 10th, and Tuesday, August 11th. There will be no street parking allowed on 8/10 or 8/11.

Chip sealing requires the roadway to be covered with liquid asphalt and a layer of rock chips, which are then rolled into the surface. The resulting new surface is approximately ½ inch thick and requires several days to cure.

After the roads are chip sealed, there will be several days where the road resembles a gravel road, so maintaining reduced speeds is essential. Once cured, a fog seal will be put down to help lock in the rock and then the road is swept of loose gravel and re-striped.

You can read more about our chip sealing program, and the other roads scheduled for chip seal in 2026, on our website here: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/PublicWorksRoadMaintenance/chipsealing.htm

07/21/2026

We're looking for two new representatives to sit on our Noxious Weeds Board! We have vacancies in both District 3 and District 4.

Learn more about the Noxious Weeds Board on our website below and reach out to Evan Emrick in our Public Works Department if you're interested in applying!
www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Noxiousweeds/main