Cascadia Eye Opens 2024 Applications for two $1,500 “Excellence in Education” scholarships to all areas of study Cascadia Eye is pleased to announce that we will offer our 22nd annual $1,500 “Excellence in Education” scholarship opportunity to high school senior students in our local  service areas. Our team takes great joy in supporting our young peoples’ future through helping provide education with…

SVC celebrates MLK Jr. Day with Day of Service events Skagit Valley College will host a Day of Service to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Tuesday, Jan. 16 on its Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. The Day of Service features free events, community basketball skills clinics, and a donation drive. Day…

Tickets Now Available for Skagit Habitat for Humanity’s Raise the Roof 2024 Gala and Auction Benefit Event tickets are now available for Skagit Habitat for Humanity’s annual fundraising event – Raise the Roof Gala and Benefit Auction – Unmasking Affordable Housing.  The March 9, 2024, event is a key yearly fundraiser for the charitable non-profit…

Skagit County 2023 home prices tick up but fewer homes sold Substantially fewer Skagit County homes were sold in 2023 as rising mortgage rates took a toll but homeowners still saw their property values rise slightly, according to managing broker Shelah Inman of Brown McMillen Real Estate in Burlington. The median price of a Skagit…

SVC’s Marine Technology program receives tugboat from former Whidbey Island campus dean Skagit Valley College’s Marine Technology program received “The Lady M”, a 25′ Ranger Tug powerboat as a donation to enhance the program.  Dr. Brinton Sprague, former dean of SVC’s Whidbey Island campus and longstanding supporter of SVC’s Marine Technology program, donated the vessel that…

A Very Happy New Year! Nursery Updates & January Specials from Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts. Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ringing in the New Year welcoming 2024 What a year it has been!…

Bagpipes for Beginners brought to you by the Celtic Arts Foundation Click here to register.

Open Registration for FREE classes at Evergreen Goodwill – Seats still available!

Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall McIntyre Hall is Celebrating 20 years of building community through the arts! We invite you to enjoy the second half of the season! Help Us Spread the Word: Area High school and Skagit Valley College students may attend McIntyre Hall Presents FREE. mcintyrehall.org Box Office:360.416.7727 The Box Office…

Vice President Chief Nursing Officer hired at Skagit Valley Hospital Bianca Gordon Skagit Regional Health is pleased to announce that Bianca Gordon, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, has accepted the position of Vice President Chief Nursing Officer at Skagit Valley Hospital, effective November 13, 2023. Ms. Gordon has been an invaluable member of the Skagit Regional Health…