By Popular Demand, Cirque Ma’Ceo Adds Two More Shows in Mount Vernon this Weekend! Cavallo Equestrian Arts, LLC announces due to overwhelming demand, two shows have been added to our Mount Vernon dates at the Skagit County Fairgrounds. Earlier this year, Cavallo Equestrian Arts announced its first visit to Mount Vernon with tour dates at…

NABC recognizes 2023-24 academic award honorees; Skagit Valley College among top ranked Skagit Valley College’s men’s basketball team was recognized as a recipient of the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Awards and Honors Court. These awards highlight outstanding academic achievements by men’s college basketball teams and individual players. The Team…

Mount Vernon School District Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy Mount Vernon School District Position Available on MVSD School Board! Director District 2 The Mount Vernon School District Board of Directors invites residents to apply for appointment to the School Board to fill a vacancy in District 2. The area roughly includes the northeast section of…

WECU Partners with Skagit County Fair to Host 9-Hole Mini Golf Course WECU, a not-for-profit credit union is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Skagit County Fair to present a 9-hole mini golf course at this year’s fair. The Skagit County Fair will be held from August 8 through 11, and WECU’s exciting new…

SVC holds its 67th annual honors reception Skagit Valley College celebrated district-wide student success at the college’s 67th annual Honors Reception at the Swinomish Lodge and Casino on May 29. SVC President Dr. Christopher Villa awarded 38 students with the President’s Medal for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify, each recipient must be a graduating sophomore,…

Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks July 4th @ Edgewater Park Park Opens at 8pm, Fireworks at approximately 10pm Join the City of Mount Vernon for the Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks Show at Edgewater Park! The park and parking will open at 8pm, and the spectacular fireworks show will begin at dark (approximately 10pm). Edgewater…

Skagit Valley College offers adult family home administrator training course Skagit Valley College (SVC) announces a new 54-hour training course for individuals seeking to start their own adult family home business in the State of Washington. The program meets the educational requirements established by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for adult family…

Barron adds chimney sweeping to home maintenance services Recognizing that many Northwest Washington residents rely on wood-burning fireplaces for heat, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing now offers chimney sweeping services to improve their safety and efficiency. “We focus on three pillars: comfort, health and energy efficiency,” CEO Brad Barron said. “Chimneys affect all of…

Free Training Program for Local Businesses in Skagit Valley The Skagit Tourism Bureau is offering a no-cost Customer Service training program to enhance service standards across our community. As the destination marketing organization for Skagit County, our mission is to manage our destination with authenticity, preserving community pride while inviting visitors to experience our unique…

Emergency Need For Type O, Type A, and Platelet Donors as ‘Official Start’ of Summer is Expected to Increase Need for Blood