City of Mount Vernon Hires New Police Chief Mayor Donovan announced today that Selah Police Chief Daniel Christman has been named the next Chief of Police for the City of Mount Vernon. Christman began his police career as a City of Bothel Police officer in 1997. His path has been marked by continued promotions with…

Barron encouraging clean energy efforts with drawing for electric car Inspired by April’s 54th anniversary of Earth Day, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing is encouraging energy-reducing steps that benefit consumers and the environment with a drawing for a free three-year lease of an electric car. The It’s Electric Clean Energy Sweepstakes will reward customers…

Skagit Valley Family YMCA Hosting 5th Annual Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run & Walk The Skagit Valley Family YMCA and Mang/Glesne family are excited to announce the Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run and Walk, taking place on May 18, 2024 at the Skagit Valley Playfields in Mount Vernon. Chris Mang, who passed away…

Best of the Best Skagit Valley nominations open May 1st Contact Mallory Jordan at mjordan@skagitpublishing.com to maximize your online presence for nominations.

Leon Church Creates Extraordinary Care Experiences Congratulations to Leon Church, a Right at Home Northwest Washington caregiver, on his recognition as 2024 National Caregiver of the Year! This is the highest honor Right at Home awards to a caregiver, and this year, we are proud to present it to Leon for his exemplary commitment to…

MINDfest 2024 to take place at Skagit Valley College on May 9 Skagit Valley College will host MINDfest, a free mental health festival, on May 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in Angst Hall and on Tollefson Plaza at the Mount Vernon campus. The community event, free and…

Skagit Valley Neighbors In Need Food Bank Community Sale

International book award-winning author to visit Skagit Valley College Colombian American poet Carlos Andrés Gómez, star of HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam” and Spike Lee’s number one box office movie “Inside Man” with Denzel Washington, will perform his original work on April 17 at 12:45 p.m. in McIntyre Hall. The event is free and open to…

Skagit Valley Family YMCA partnering with Children’s Council of Skagit County and Family Palooza for free Healthy Kids Day event The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is partnering with the Children’s Council of Skagit County and Help Me Grow Skagit’s Family Palooza event for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 13 at the YMCA’s Hoag Road…

Cascades Job Corps Center Youth Employment Career Fair