3Q home sale prices show mild gains in Skagit County Home sale prices in Skagit County showed mild gains in the third quarter compared to a year ago, according to a new real-estate report. The median price of Skagit County homes sold in the third quarter was $568,670, an increase of 2.5% from 2022, according…

Christianson’s Nursery October Garden Notes 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. – 6:00 p.m. Autumn Abundance Experience our diverse plant selection and notable seasonal gifts and antiques this Fall Fall is For Planting! Now is the…

Great Futures Gala returns this November Great Futures Gala presented by Dwayne Lane’s Skagit Subaru Location: Corporate Air Center Time: Check in & Social our begins at 5:30 PM PST Link to Register: Gala Link The Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County invites the public to their annual Great Futures Gala on Friday, November…

Fall AAA Travel Shows | Become an Explorer The world awaits, and the AAA Travel Team and our travel partners are here to help you discover your next destination! Join us for our Skagit Valley Travel Show and find your next adventure. Get the most up-to-date information on destinations, tours, ships and itineraries to plan your next vacation, and enjoy exclusive savings from our partners! Show attendees can enter to win one of two $200 Delta Air Certificates and other prizes including a 25” soft-sided Atlantic Spinner Suitcase or one of two $100 AAA Travel Certificates! Doors for the event open at 8:00 a.m. and presentations start at 8:30. The presentation schedule will be emailed to registered attendees 3 days before the event. Admission to all events is free. Both members and non-members are encouraged to register and attend. Contribute to our Soap for Hope campaign at the Travel Show by donating new and unused toiletries! Learn more about Soap for Hope here. Featured travel partners at the Skagit Valley Travel Show*:  AAA Travel AmaWaterwaysTM Carnival® Celebrity Cruises® Clipper Vacations Holland America Line® Hurtigruten Expeditions Member Choice Vacations Pleasant Holidays Princess® Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Rocky Mountaineer® Royal Caribbean International Uniworld Viking *Attending Travel Partners are subject to change. Please see the presentation schedule provided via email 3 days prior to the event for the final schedule or call your local AAA Travel store for specific information.

Global Credit Union Foundation Donates $117,500 to Local Nonprofits As part of its continuing mission to support charitable organizations that benefit children, veterans, and local food banks and pantries, the Global Credit Union Foundation donated $117,500 to community nonprofits in Alaska, Arizona, and Washington. “Being able to support the everyday missions of our nonprofit partners…

WECU Awards $125K to Educational Programs in Whatcom and Skagit Counties WECU has announced it will award a total of $125,000 to four local nonprofits as a part of its Education First Grant Program. The four nonprofits are Children of the Valley, Skagit Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Program, Whatcom Dream, and Whatcom Center for…

Claira Petit Joins HKP Architects as Architectural Staff Intern Claira Petit is an Architectural Staff Intern at HKP Architects. She assists with the development and execution of projects while supporting the office in marketing and programming efforts. She is a recent graduate of the University of Washington where she studied Architectural Design and Urban Design…

Triumph Teen Life Center invites you to join us for an afternoon of fashion, philanthropy, and cultural celebration! From evening gowns to everyday threads, our event will showcase the collections of local designers and boutiques while celebrating the rich heritage and traditions of our community’s youth. Let us dazzle you with not only the latest…

Port of Skagit to Host Mock Airport Incident The Port of Skagit will be hosting a mock mass casualty incident training at Skagit Regional Airport on Friday, September 15 with several responding agencies from throughout Skagit County. This exercise drill is conducted every few years at the airport as a training opportunity for Port of…

SVC invites the community to celebrate El Grito Skagit Valley College will host El Grito, a celebration of Mexico’s independence, on Friday, Sept. 15 from 5-9 p.m. on its Mount Vernon campus. El Grito will feature the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, Hėctor Ivȧn Godoy Priske, Cȯnsul Titular, as a special guest.  The event will feature local food, vendors,…