Member Announcements
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…
The highly anticipated Anacortes UNCORKED Wine and Food Experience is just around the corner, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting event! We are reaching out to our wonderful neighbors in Mount Vernon to lend a hand and help make this event a true success for our region. Volunteering not…
HKP Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Karyn Elliott as the new Marketing Coordinator and Office Administrator. Karyn will develop targeted marketing strategies to enhance HKP’s presence and strengthen connections with clients and the community and oversee the firm’s day-to-day operations. Her experience in project coordination and outreach, paired with a passion for…
Skagit Valley College (SVC) has announced the addition of a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE), its sixth bachelor’s degree program, starting in fall 2025. The program will include Washington state teaching certification and an early childhood education endorsement, qualifying graduates to teach preschool through third grade. The program addresses a…