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!…

Skagit Valley College offering Workforce programs with some face-to-face learning experiences We’re Here for You! 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! It’s not too late…

Community Action Helps People Keep their Homes Community Action of Skagit County has several emergency funding sources to help people who are at risk of eviction. The Eviction Prevention Program will be active Sept. 2 and will run as long as funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The intention of this emergency funding…

Local author, philanthropist starts podcast to share hope and inspiration Intrigued by stories of how people overcome life’s hurdles, Kelly Schols, interviews a diverse guest list on his new podcast, Never by the Book. “I’ve always been curious about why some people overcome hardship while others stay stuck,” said Schols. “There are many factors at…