IRS Notice on Payroll Tax Deferral “Late on Friday, the IRS issued much-anticipated guidance on the payroll tax deferral that was ordered by President Donald Trump in a presidential memorandum on Aug. 8 (Notice 2020-65). The notice allows employers to defer withholding on affected employees’ compensation during the last four months of 2020 and then…

Skagit Habitat For Humanity Raise the Roof Fundraiser – Virtual Auction! Bidding will open at 4pm on Monday, September 14th. Bids will close at 8pm Saturday, September 19th, 2020. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on our organization. We appreciate all of your support and we are eager to see the turn out for this…

Fall is for Planting at Christianson’s Nursery! An Essential Business, Christianson’s Nursery is Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fall is For Planting! As the summer garden begins to wane, there are many things that need buttoning up for the Autumnal months ahead such as harvesting the last of the summer garden vegetables as…

Skagit Valley College’s Worker Retraining program covers tuition, books, and school-related fees to help those who are Unemployed Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that we are offering you new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22 and registration is going on now! Are you…

Widespread wildfires Wildfires are widespread through many areas of eastern and central Washington. Authorities have ordered immediate evacuations (level 3) in many areas. Please follow any evacuation instructions from your local authorities. If you need assistance, the American Red Cross has established a contact point to get help: Virtual Temporary Evacuation Point (VTEP) Evacuees should call…

Skagit Valley College offering laptop and hotspot loans for Fall Quarter Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that we are offering you many new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22 and registration is going on now! For more information, visit our Guide to Fall,…

PSE’s Lighting Upgrade Incentives Extended to December 31st Through December 31st, all Business Lighting incentives are at least 50 percent higher, up to 70 percent of the project costs! For more information, watch this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC5Dk-nokh8> that describes improvements to lighting, space and water heating, and more that will lower your monthly utility bill. To learn…

Skagit Valley College Athletic Department to welcome student-athletes to campus starting September 22 The safety and well-being of our students, staff and coaches remain top priorities at Skagit Valley College. The College is focused on creating and implementing ongoing health and safety protocols, which are essential to maintaining a safe on-campus environment for all individuals.…

New Parking Lot Opens at Little Mountain Park The City of Mount Vernon announced the opening of its new 54-stall parking lot at the base of Little Mountain Park.  The new lot more than triples the current parking capacity, minimizing the dangers of the past practice of on-road shoulder parking.  New trailhead connections have been…

Skagit Valley College announces exciting updates for Fall Quarter! It’s not too late to apply! Yes, Skagit Valley College is open for Fall Quarter! We’re Here for You! SVC is pleased to announce that we are offering many new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22!…