August 23rd, 2010La Conner Salon & Spa featured on Canadian TV
Canadian TV travel show 2 Girls and 1 RV features La Conner salon and day spa Salon Rouge, during a new series airing this summer.
During the North of Seattle episode, hosts Melanie Leblanc and Cla… Read More
August 23rd, 2010Annual Fall Fest returns to Downtown Mount Vernon September 25th
Come September each year, Skagit Valley residents are reminded just how fertile this place is, and Fall Fest in downtown Mount Vernon, on Saturday September 25th from 9:00am to 4:00pm, aims to bring t… Read More
July 16th, 2010Bringing It All Back Home at the Skagit County Fair August 11 - 14!
The annual award-winning Skagit County Fair in Mount Vernon is a fun event for the whole family. The Fair takes place every August and includes live entertainment acts, traditional fair food and rides… Read More
June 29th, 201016th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Arts Festival
The 16th annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, July 10-11, 2010, at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon, WA. Held the second full weekend each July, attendance for the Festival surpasses … Read More
June 21st, 2010Ted Vigil and Eddie Kilgallon in a Jam Session You Will Not Forget!
Join Us at the Lincoln Theatre July 8th--Ted Vigil and
Eddie Kilgallon in a Jam Session You Will Not Forget!
Don’t Miss Us - Producer / Hit Songwriter / Keyboard Player Eddie Kilgallon and John De… Read More
April 26th, 2010Bike Your Way Through Skagit County
Skagit County offers biking for all skill levels and scenery for all desires. The Mount Vernon Visitor Information Center has maps that can help you navigate your way through the diverse terrain.
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March 8th, 2010Distribution Begins for I Love Skagit County Guide
Distribution of the inaugural I Love Skagit County Visitors' & Newcomers' Guide will begin on March 12th. I Love Skagit LLC, publisher of the annual guide, is owned by Guy & Lisa Corp and Jeremy & Ja… Read More
March 3rd, 2010Tulips Still Abound at RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town
RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town still have flowers in bloom, although the fields of tulips have been topped. Come up for a visit -- both RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town have beautiful displays ready for you t… Read More
January 15th, 2010NORTH CASCADES: People, Places and Stories
Original Production Highlights Environmental Issues and Stories of Individuals Who Protect and Promote our National Treasure
Seattle—Imagine a place that is one of the largest and wildest left in t… Read More
November 18th, 2009Business Week- Mount Vernon named #1 Job Market Set for Recovery in U.S.
Mount Vernon, a small town in the Skagit Valley, about 60 miles north of Seattle and 80 miles south of Vancouver, has a historic downtown, nearby whale-watching tours, eagle-watching and kayaking. The… Read More
November 16th, 2009Skagit Valley College Students to Share Experiences from Volunteer Work in China's Earthquake Zone
In an effort to enrich cultural connections and increase global awareness and service projects for college students, four Skagit Valley College (SVC) students, and one WSU graduate student, traveled t… Read More
September 17th, 2009Mount Vernon Has A Lot To Offer
Fishing on the Skagit River is just one of the many outdoor activities you can enjoy during the mild fall months in Mount Vernon. The cooler temperatures that September and October bring allow for ni… Read More
August 17th, 2009Walk, Ride and Hike in Skagit County
Here in Skagit County, we have many great walking, biking and hiking trails for all skill levels. Whether you enjoy hiking in the woods, walking by the water, or biking through the farmland there is a… Read More
May 29th, 2009Mount Vernon Farmers' Market
During the summer months, many local farms sell their fresh produce at various open-air markets throughout the valley. You'll find produce, baked goods, crafts items and more. The soil in the flatland… Read More
May 15th, 2009News for the Skagit Co-op Community
Greetings hearty Northwesterners!
While the sun is still hit-and-miss around here, the plants are shooting up without reservations (this goes for the weeds maybe most of all!) and we've got a jam-p… Read More
May 15th, 2009Barron Heating Receives National Sales Award from Jacuzzi
Barron Heating and Air Conditioning recently was honored for being the top seller of Jacuzzi hot tubs in the United States in 2008.
The award is based on a retailer's gross sales per capita in its … Read More
May 14th, 2009Women of Opportunity Awards
Two Skagit Valley College Students Receive Soroptimist International of the Americas "Women of Opportunity Awards"
Two Skagit Valley College students, Luz Lopez, of Mount Vernon, and Odilia Gutierre… Read More
April 28th, 2009Goodwinds, LLC, celebrated its one-year anniversary
Goodwinds, LLC, celebrated its one-year anniversary on April 25. The business, owned by Leland Holeman and his sister, Amelia Cook, distributes carbon and fiberglass rods and accessories via its webs… Read More
April 28th, 2009KWLE AM-1340 The Whale presents a new local auto racing show
KWLE AM 1340 THE WHALE and www.1340thewhale.com presents a new local auto racing show featuring The Skagit Speedway.
KWLE continues its commitment to airing exclusive local sporting events with "The … Read More
April 15th, 2009Eaglemont just got exciting news!
Golf Digest has placed Eaglemont on the "Top Ten" list for golf courses in Washington State. As is evident from our reviews, Eaglemont is an 18 hole championship-quality course combining challenging … Read More
April 14th, 2009Taylor Joins Husband Full Time At Deception Pass Tours
The staggering increase in customers at Deception Pass Tours has prompted Terica Taylor, formerly of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC), to join her husband full time in the… Read More
April 8th, 2009Metropolitan Opera Selects Lincoln Theatre for Live Broadcasts!
The Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon is delighted to announce that it has been selected to present the live HD broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera, direct from Lincoln Center in New York.
We will b… Read More
April 7th, 2009Central Moving & Storage annouce awards for Dick Carroll
Central Moving & Storage, an agent for United Van Lines is proud to announce that our driver Dick Carroll has received United's Van Operator of the month Excellent Performance Award for February. In t… Read More
April 2nd, 2009Hollybrook Farm & Llama Ranch offers transitional or temporary rental
Hollybrook Farm & Llama Ranch has a beautiful 100+ year old farm house, newly remodeled and refurnished to provide comfortable and interesting temporary or transitional accommodations. The house sits… Read More
April 1st, 2009Greetings from Carpenter Creek Winery!
The cold weather, occasional snow, and generally miserable Skagit Valley weather of late can only mean one thing... It must be Tulip Festival season!! That's right, starting next Thursday, April 2nd w… Read More
April 1st, 2009Mobile Home Parts Northwest Celebrates 8th Anniversary
Mobile Home Parts Northwest, located at 3610 B Cedardale Road in S. Mount Vernon (next to the Sicklesteel Crane) is pleased to announce it will celebrate it's 8th Anniversary on April 21, 2009. Its s… Read More
March 31st, 2009Head Start Employee and Early Childhood Education Graduate Earns National Award
Francis Garcia, of Mount Vernon, and Infant - Toddler Specialist at Skagit-Islands Head Start, has received the 2009 Higher Education Hispanic-Latino Head Start award for outstanding graduate in Early… Read More
March 27th, 2009New On-Line Map Featuring Over 100 "Lost Cities" of Skagit
La Conner -- On April 7, following a year of research, design and writing, the Skagit County Historical Museum launches an on-line historic map of some 118 Skagit communities that have significantly c… Read More
March 10th, 2009Advanced Electric of Skagit County LLC, now offers Solar Panels
We are now an official SOLAR PANEL installer and designer! We have completed training through Solar Energy International. We also do lighting retrofits for businesses, both large and small! We would … Read More