The need for increased home care services and why home care co-ops matter Everyday over 10,000 Americans are retiring from the workforce.  Many of those retirees will eventually need assistance with the daily activities of life.  As our elderly population grows, who will provide the needed care?  Are Skagit and Island Counties prepared to help…

Falling into Autumn at Christianson’s Nursery An Essential Business, Christianson’s Nursery is Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Winter Hours Begin November 1 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Falling Into Autumn ‘Frisia’ Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) Follow us on Instagram Camellias Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink-A-Boo’ If you have been looking for a perfect shrub for your…

Mount Vernon City Council Awards $150,000 to Nonprofits City Council awarded $150,000 in grant funding to eight local nonprofit organizations Wednesday evening. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 were directly awarded to agencies providing basic human services to Mount Vernon residents. The grants utilized Coronavirus Relief Funds which were channeled through the City, from the…

Food Drive Friday October 23 at Fred Meyer

Join Northwest Youth Services, along with Big Rock Roadhouse for a virtual cooking lesson! Join Northwest Youth Services, along with Big Rock Roadhouse for a virtual cooking lesson! Let Rob teach you how to make a their signature Steakpile Sandwich, along with a vegetarian option, all from the comfort and safety of your own home!…

COA Mexican Eatery Moves to Larger Location on Riverside Drive COA Mexican Eatery moved to the former El Gitano location at 1810 Riverside Drive, opening for business in late August after spending three months remodeling the restaurant. The restaurant management team of Omar Sandoval and Viry Delgado decided to make the move, despite the coronavirus…

HomePlace Burlington Memory Care A Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating Event

Skagit Symphony Stream-a-Thon Benefit preview is here! Click image below to preview.

Helping Hands Solution Center to Help with Census at Anacortes Food Distribution Outlet The Census will be at the Anacortes Drive Thru Food Distribution this Wednesday, October 7th. The numbers for this area are extremely low, with less than 30% for Anacortes having reported to the Census. The Census has granted an extension to Anacortes…

Skagit Co. housing market displays steady growth in 3Q The Skagit County housing market in the third quarter was hotter than a summer heat wave, according to a local real-estate broker.   The median sales price of a Skagit County home was $436,000 in the third quarter, up 17.8% from the third quarter of 2019,…