Camp Korey Wins $10,000 ‘Peoples Choice’ Impact Grant Peoples Bank is proud to announce Mount Vernon-based Camp Korey as the recipient of its first-ever ‘Peoples Choice’ Impact Grant. The selection of Camp Korey for this grant was determined by a public vote which took place between September 27 and October 10 on the Peoples Bank website. Camp…

Port of Skagit Purchases Two Hangars on Airport The Port of Skagit added to its holdings at Skagit Regional Airport with the purchase of two box hangars. Port Commission formally approved the acquisition of the aircraft hangars during a special meeting last Thursday.  The two separate transactions will provide the Port with nearly 14,000 square…

Mount Vernon School District is Hiring

Trunk or Treat at The Bridge at Mount Vernon Oct 31 3—6 Bring your vehicle and open your trunk to hand out candy at The Bridge at Mount Vernon. We will supply the candy, if you RSVP to us by the 27th.  360-416-0400

Octoberfest Celebration at Guardian Northwest Title & Escrow

2022 Business Expo presented by Mountain Pacific Bank

Skagit home prices dip from peak, rising interest rates cut into sales Steadily rising mortgage rates significantly affected the number of homes sold in Skagit County during the third quarter and tapped the brakes on price appreciation.   Only 455 Skagit County homes sold in the third quarter ending Sept. 30, a drop of 15.6%…

Christianson’s Garden Notes Newsletter October 2022 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.     “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”   — L.M. Montgomery      …

Upcoming Performances at the Lincoln Theatre Simply Curious Enterprises presents Skagit Drag Show, Saturday, Oct 1st at 6pm. For over 10 years, Skagit Drag has been a place for creativity, inclusiveness, entertainment, support, education, and love! Through drag events, they help the community be more accepting, and accountable, and create safe spaces in our community. Festival Seating Tickets:…

Whidbey Wine Cellar an evening to benefit CADA of Island County On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. In the span of one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone…