Sophia Gates with @cascadiadaily.com shared what she learned about why commercial pea #farming has almost disappeared from #SkagitCounty, giving insight into the larger struggles all farmers in the region continue to face.
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@whatcomfamilyfarmers.orgSophia Gates with @cascadiadaily.com shared what she learned about why commercial pea #farming has almost disappeared from #SkagitCounty, giving insight into the larger struggles all farmers in the region continue to face.
@skagitdemocrats.bsky.socialSkagit County General Election Ballots have been mailed out! Be sure to complete and turn in your ballots to an official drop box as soon as possible.
#LocalPolitics #Vote2026 #skagitcounty #SkagitDemocrats
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe Port's ambitious redevelopment plan for the Swift Center promises to transform the historic campus into a hub of innovation and public access, sparking private investment and community engagement.
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#SkagitCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #HistoricRenovation #JobCreation #PublicAccess
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialIsland residents are rallying for transparency and a pause on the proposed ferry fare increase, demanding a fairer system that truly reflects actual costs.
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#SkagitCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #TransportationFairness #PublicParticipation #SkagitCountyFerry #CommunityTransparency
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSkagit County has just approved an $8.6 million FEMA-funded project to replace the damaged Jordan Creek bridge—transforming the future of Rockport-Cascade Road!
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#SkagitCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #SkagitCountyTransportation #EmergencyManagement
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialDevelopers in Sedro-Woolley are raising alarms over the 180-day permit expiration and hefty upfront impact fees that threaten financing for large projects.
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#SkagitCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #PermitReform #ConstructionFinancing #ImpactFees #Development
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSedro-Woolley is on the verge of a significant transformation in its critical-areas regulations, with proposed updates that could redefine how we protect our environment.
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#SkagitCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #EnvironmentalProtection
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe Sedro-Woolley Council has just imposed a six-month moratorium on major energy projects as safety concerns spark a vital discussion on regulations for large battery storage.
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#SkagitCounty #WA #Utility #EnergyRegulation #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #PublicSafety
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe Swift Center Hub restoration project is poised to transform our community with $8 million in upgrades, including seismic enhancements and historic window restorations, but the clock is ticking for funding!
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@tar-network.bsky.socialICE activity around Skagit County, Washington, farms is driving food-assistance avoidance: Skagit Gleaners says migrant-family use fell from about 80 to 15. #ICE #Farmworkers #FoodAccess #SkagitCounty #Washington #ImmigrantRights #KING5