Skagit County Commissioners Vote to Approve Seattle City Light FERC Relicensing Agreement
PRESS RELEASEMarch 30, 2026 ContactJenn RogersCommunications and Engagement Managerjrogers@co.skagit.wa.us360-416-1300 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESkagit County Commissioners Vote to Approve Seattle City Light FERC Relicensing Agreement The Skagit Board of County Commissioners has approved the proposed Comprehensive Settlement Agreement related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of Seattle City Lightās three-dam Skagit River Hydroelectric Project. Working closely
Port of Skagit Team Plants Native Trees at SWIFT Center
(Sedro-Woolley, WA)āThe team of staff from the Port of Skagit planted 190 native trees and shrubs along new trails at the SWIFT Center. Stepping away from their regular roles last Friday morning, more than a dozen Port of Skagit staff members donned rain gear and picked up shovels as part of a planting work party to restore some of the natural habitat along the trail system that runs through and around the Portās SWIFT Center property. The plantings were added to the new Winfield and Quarry Trails
Call for Applications for the Skagit County Planning Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECall for Applications for the 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.In 2026, the Planning Commission will be working on siting for clean energy facilities, as well as other various code amendments regarding accessory dwelling units, flood damage prevention, and
Skagit Valley College invites community to help create Centennial mural
Mount Vernon, Wash. ā Skagit Valley College is inviting students and community members to take part in a hands-on art project celebrating the collegeās 100-year anniversary. As part of its centennial celebration, SVC will host mural painting workshops where participants can decorate individual puzzle pieces that will come together to form a large-scale Centennial mural. The finished artwork will represent the collective spirit, creativity, and diversity of the college community. āThis is a
