By Emma Fletcher-Frazer

Skagit Valley Herald

SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is set to consider increasing the fees for ambulance services.

The board approved a public hearing for Oct. 6 on the proposed increases.

In 2021, the county approved an annual 3% increase through 2024 to keep up with rising costs.

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The county is now considering increasing fees by 3% annually through 2031.

Costs for transport in 2026 would range from $1,109 to $1,605, with $23.49 per ground mile during transport.

In 2031, costs would range from $1,286 to $1,860, with $27.23 per ground mile.

The county is proposing charging Skagit County residents and nonresidents similar rates.

In previous years, nonresident

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