HKP Architects Welcomes Rebecca Wolfe as Project Manager, Architect Rebecca (Becca) earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Urbanism in 2015 from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts and a Master of Architecture in 2019 from Montana State University in Bozeman. A born-and-raised Alaskan, her interest in design for the Circumpolar North led her on…

Skagit Valley Eats offers $200 in restaurant gift certificates for $50 The purchase of the Skagit Valley Eats Coupon Book for $50 gets each customer $200 worth of gift certificates. Each purchaser receives $20 from ten different restaurants. Click here to purchase! “Skagit Publishing is pleased to be able to partner with these fine restaurants,”…

SVC to celebrate 15 cadets at 2023 Park Ranger Law Enforcment Academy graduation Skagit Valley College’s Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) graduated 15 cadets during a ceremony held on Saturday, Dec 16. The ceremony featured keynote speaker, William Overby, Retired Academy Commander and President of Cross Island Consulting and Training Services. There were also performances by…

Mayor Boudreau appointed to FEMA National Advisory Council Mayor Boudreau with FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell. August 2023 Mayor Jill Boudreau has been appointed by Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell to serve on the National Advisory Council. “The National Advisory Council (NAC) is charged with making recommendations to improve FEMA’s programs and services.…

Skagit Regional Health celebrates completion of the Mount Vernon Surgery Center Skagit Regional Health celebrated the opening of their newest facility, Skagit Regional Health – Mount Vernon Surgery Center, with a community open house on Saturday, December 2 and a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 30. Members of the Public Hospital District #1 Board…

Red Cross Shelter Opening in Skagit County The American Red Cross will open an emergency shelter in response to the flooding currently happening in Skagit County, Washington. The shelter will open at 2:00 p.m. today at Hamilton First Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. All individuals in the area are asked to get to safety immediately. Red…

Ronk Brothers Heating, Cooling, and Electric is supporting Skagit DVSAS FREE single zone ductless system install to one lucky Winner. Donate here to be entered to win Our mission at Ronk Brothers is to serve in such a way that it leaves a positive and lasting impact on you, our staff, and the communities we serve. Give…

Children of the Valley Wins $10,000 ‘Peoples Choice’ Impact Grant Peoples Bank is proud to announce Mount Vernon-based Children of the Valley as the recipient of the 2023 ‘Peoples Choice’ Impact Grant. The selection of Children of the Valley for this grant was determined by a public vote on the Peoples Bank website. Children of…

Evergreen Goodwill Computer Classes

Holiday Merriment at Christianson’s Nursery Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts. Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Holiday Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 24th & December 31st and closed on Christmas Day & and New Year’s…