News from Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse   An Essential Business, Christianson’s Nursery is Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.   Fourth of July Hours 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Keep Gardening!   Something new for Independence Day! Dress up your porch or patio with Christianson’s patriotic red, white, and blue hanging baskets for…

Skagit home prices still rise but sales plunge 18.9% in 2Q The coronavirus pandemic significantly impacted the number of Skagit County home sales in the second quarter but not their value, according to a local real-estate broker.   Only 458 homes sold in Skagit County in the second quarter, down 18.9% from a year ago,…

Applications for 2021 4% Friday Community Shopping Day Now Available The Skagit Valley Food Co-op is now accepting applications for 2021 4% Friday recipients. Once a year, the 4% Friday Selection Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Skagit Valley Food Co-op accepts and reviews the applications of non-sectarian, non-partisan charitable community groups for…

Drive in Concert Series this August @the Fairgrounds! Concert Series presented by Turnaround Artists Where: Skagit County Fairgrounds When : August 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 – Doors: 6:00pm // Show: 7:00pm ONSALE: Early Bird: June 30 – July 8 @ 10 a.m General Public – On-Sale NOW Tickets: $30-$120 DriveInMusicLive.com (Mount Vernon,…

Skagit Valley College celebrates student achievement at 63rd Annual Honors Reception Skagit Valley College (SVC) celebrated student success at the College’s 63rd Annual Honors Reception that was held virtually on June 17th this year. Among the highlights, Gavel Awards were presented to Gus Kidane (Mount Vernon) and Christian King (Oak Harbor), in recognition of their…

Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing Academy now offering 32oz. brews to go Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing (CCB) Academy is now offering pre-ordered 32oz. cans of student-made brews to go! At least 10 unique beers, including Viva Farms Strawberry Blonde, Make-Up Day IPA, and Not Your Ordinary Bitter, are offered at the Academy’s online…

Think Local First by celebrating local businesses with Independents Month in July Every July, Sustainable Connections joins together with local alliances, organizations, and partners to celebrate Independents Month, a month-long celebration of independent businesses throughout Whatcom County and the value, economic growth, and spirit they bring to our community. Local businesses are one of the biggest generators of wealth in the community — each dollar spent at an independent…

Servpro of Skagit County Free Water Damage Continuing Education Event

Two Skagit Valley College faculty members receive the Dr. Ernest Tutt Teacher of the Year Award Joy Curtis, Nursing instructor Dr. Roxi Smith, Chemistry instructor Each year, students at Skagit Valley College’s Mount Vernon Campus select the Teacher of the Year. The Dr. Ernest Tutt Teacher of the Year Award was bestowed this year to…

Skagit Valley College celebrates the SVC Graduating Class of 2020 Skagit Valley College (SVC) was proud to celebrate its 93rd graduating class this past week. The SVC Graduating Class of 2020 accomplished so much this year—especially considering the unprecedented challenges they faced due to COVID-19. In support of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy directive by…