Port of Skagit Creates Community Firewood Program
The Port of Skagit is partnering with Community Action of Skagit County to get firewood into the hands and homes of those who need it as the cold weather approaches. The Port’s new “Community Firewood Program” was borne out [...]
Port of Skagit Hosts Congressional Committee Visit
Four members of the US House of Representatives visited the Port of Skagit on Tuesday to learn more about Skagit Regional Airport and projects supported by federal grant dollars. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-2) coordinated the visit, which included four [...]
Port Awarded $8M Grant for Broadband Infrastructure in Bow
The Port of Skagit will receive $8-million in grant funding from the Washington State Broadband Office to build broadband infrastructure in the under-served rural area near Bow. The WSBO grant was announced this week, supporting the ongoing rural broadband [...]
La Conner Marina Completes LED Lighting Upgrade
The Port of Skagit maintenance team marked a major milestone recently, by completing an upgrade to LED lighting at the La Conner Marina. While the Port’s maintenance teams have been upgrading all Port facilities to LED lighting as needed [...]
Senator Murray Visits WSU Breadlab at Port of Skagit
US Senator Patty Murray visited the WSU Breadlab at the Port of Skagit this week to talk about investing in value-added agriculture in Skagit County. Senator Murray, who serves as the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, held a [...]
Port of Skagit Presents 2023 Preliminary Budget
The Port of Skagit's 2023 preliminary budget for capital projects and operations is now available for review. A copy of the budget presentation can be downloaded HERE, or a printed copy can be picked up at the Port of [...]
Port Purchases Two Hangars on Airport
The Port of Skagit added to its holdings at Skagit Regional Airport with the purchase of two box hangars. Port Commission formally approved the acquisition of the aircraft hangars during a special meeting last Thursday. The two separate transactions [...]
Mavrik Marine Ferry Christened in San Francisco Bay
A new high-speed passenger ferry built by Mavrik Marine in La Conner has arrived in San Francisco. The MV Dorado, which was built at and delivered from the La Conner Marina, was christened in a public ceremony at [...]
Port Looking at Redevelopment of La Conner Marina
The Port of Skagit is undertaking a feasibility study to redevelop the La Conner Marina, to make better use of the property and create more economic opportunities for the marina and community. The La Conner Marina was constructed in [...]
Mahlon Hull Sworn in as New Port of Skagit Commissioner
The Port of Skagit has a new Commissioner ready to take office on January 1st. Joined by a small group of family and friends, Mahlon Hull was sworn in as Port District 3 Commissioner for the Port of Skagit during [...]