Member Announcements
Chinook Enterprises is marking a major milestone with “45 Years of Impact: The Story of Chinook,” an unforgettable event celebrating nearly five decades of creating employment and community engagement opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other barriers. The event will take place on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Swinomish Casino…
Avenue Catering Enterprises is thrilled to announce the launch of its new online store, Fresh-Food2U.com. This innovative platform allows customers to order their favorite dishes anytime for convenient delivery or pickup. The initial menu features Avenue Catering’s most beloved offerings, including: Baked pasta dishes Butter baked chicken breast Flank steak Box lunches Customers can now…
Join us for a vibrant evening in support of Children of the Valley with live mariachi music and a Mexican street-style dinner by COA Mexican Eatery. Our mission is to serve Skagit Valley’s under-resourced children and their families by valuing their cultural identity and empowering them through education, personal growth, and mentorship. Your generous contributions…
Skagit Valley College hosted its 22nd Annual Athletic Auction on Feb. 1 and raised more than $135,000 in support of student-athletes and the athletics program at SVC. Nearly 300 attendees participated in the auction, setting a new record for the event which was held at the Swinomish Casino and Lodge. The auction benefits student scholarships…
The City of Mount Vernon invites residents to attend a Community Meeting to discuss the update of our Comprehensive Plan for 2025 to 2045. City planners will share information about the various housing types being planned for Mount Vernon. Additionally, there will be a community workshop where we encourage citizens to share their thoughts on…
The Skagit Valley College (SVC) men’s basketball team has secured the North Division Championship with an undefeated 12-0 record in league play (26-1 overall). This marks the team’s first unanimous division title since 2014. The Cardinals have held the number one ranking in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) for six consecutive weeks. With one game…
The research vessel sailing vessel (S/V) One Ocean is set to embark on a 27,300-nautical-mile journey around North and South America as part of the Around the Americas Sailing Research and Education initiative. The vessel, which has undergone extensive refits at Skagit Valley College’s Marine Technology Center, will be featured at a showcase event on…
Skagit Valley College (SVC) recognizes the significant contributions of Deb Castle, who has served the women’s basketball program for three decades as both an assistant and head coach. Her dedication has been instrumental in the development of numerous student-athletes and the sustained success of the program. “Coach Castle embodies SVC women’s basketball and represents unwavering…
An extended period of sub-freezing temperatures may result in a flood of emergency calls for frozen and burst pipes in Northwest Washington. Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing received well over 50 calls per day regarding burst water pipes for a week in January 2024. One Saturday in January, they received over 100 calls. The…