Skagit Valley College Announces New Instant Chat Feature Just in time for Summer Quarter registration, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce UChat, a new instant chat feature designed to easily connect students and prospective students with our teams in Enrollment Services, Admissions, TRIO Student Services, Athletics, Counseling and Advising, and Student Equity and Inclusion.…

Early Risers of Mount Vernon Toastmasters ZOOM OPEN HOUSE

The Bridge at Mount Vernon to Hold Virtual Auction for Dementia Support Northwest

Public-Private Ground-Breaking at Skagit Regional Airport With a small group of supportive stakeholders holding golden shovels, a ceremonial ground-breaking was held May 26th for a new, privately-owned hangar project at Skagit Regional Airport.  This exciting, albeit low-key, ceremony marked the next stage of a project that will fulfill a significant need within the local and…

Skagit Gleaners is now accepting donations including house wear products and clothing Cleaning out your closets? We are now accepting all Gratitude Galleria donations, including house wear products and clothing. It would be such a blessing to receive your unneeded items. Instead of tossing them, you are able to receive a tax write off. Due…

Alaska USA is supporting members during COVID-19 Alaska USA small business customers are able to better tell the story of how their lives were made easier during COVID-19 by working with bankers at their local credit union. Laura Martin is the Chief Financial Officer at Gencare Lifestyle in Seattle, and was among the businesses that received…

Skagit Valley College announces Summer Quarter will be offered mostly online Yes, Skagit Valley College is open! We’re just doing things a little differently. Our key focus is to meet you where you are right now. We’ve adapted our instruction, services, and resources to meet your needs and support the health and safety of the…

Peoples Bank Makes $25,000 Grant to Local United Ways to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts Peoples Bank has awarded a $25,000 grant to local United Ways to support communities across the state impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In Skagit County, the donation will be used to support the Skagit Valley Disaster Relief Fund, which helps sustain…

Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Cancels the 2020 Riverwalk Summer Concert Series The summertime Riverwalk Summer Concert Series has been canceled because of concerns about public health due to the coronavirus and in keeping with the health department’s guidance regarding large gatherings, said Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce CEO Andy Mayer. The popular concert series…

Port of Skagit Adopts New Safety Protocols for Public and Staff The Port of Skagit staff team has been busy working on a variety of economic development projects, but mostly off-site since the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive in mid-March. As business operations throughout the state begin to phase back in, Port of Skagit…