Skagit Valley College announces new president After an extensive nationwide search, the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Christopher Villa as the college’s seventh president. The board voted unanimously in support of Villa.   “We’re excited to welcome Dr. Villa to Skagit Valley College,” said Board Chair Flora Perez-Lucatero. “He brings a wealth…

Rebecca Murray offers Presention Skills Course in partnership with WWU Chamber Member Rebecca P. Murray teaches How to Become a Triple E Presenter: Effective, Engaging and Entertaining, a new online course at Western Washinton University. This five-week, fast-track course starting Wednesday, April 13th, is designed to give you skills to connect with any audience and deliver…

Cascadia Eye gets new partner Cascadia Eye and Cascadia Surgical are proud to welcome new business partner Charles Maddux, MD, to the team. Dr. Maddux started as an ophthalmologist and surgeon at the practice in August, 2020 and now joins Dan Siapco, MD, and Carlindo DaReitz Pereira, MD, as a full owner of the comprehensive…

City of Mount Vernon Receives Additional $4 Million for Library Commons Project The City of Mount Vernon took another step toward realizing the complete funding of its Mount Vernon Library Commons project this week when the Washington State Legislature approved a $4 million appropriation for construction. The funding was initially requested by Sen. Liz Lovelett…

KUINKA at McIntyre Hall KUINKA McIntyre Hall Presents KUINKA Friday, April 1          7:30pm Tickets: Reserved Seating $25 – $35 Described by NPR Music as joyous folk pop, Kuinka “laces modern folk and Americana with an electronic jolt, waltzing along the grooved edges of dream-pop, synth-pop, and Brooklyn’s mid-aughts guitar-rock revival” (Vanyaland). Their genre-defying music features several…

The Skagit Casino Resort is Hiring Cook – Line or Lead Join our dynamic team and be part of one of Washington’s favorite casino resorts, delivering exceptional customer service in an exciting and entertaining environment!  Located just off I-5 at exit 236, The Skagit is definitely a great place to work. We are looking for…

Insight Out featuring Andy Mayer, Mount Vernon Chamber President/CEO Click image below to view video by Transmediavision’s Insight Out.

Heritage Flight Museum’s Grand Opening of Two New Galleries! The Heritage Flight Museum’s 11,300 square foot expansion is nearing completion. Several events have been scheduled for the grand opening of two exciting historical exhibit areas as well as new glass covered entrance and lobby. The museum’s new maintenance hangar adjacent to the lobby, allows space…

Peoples Bank Welcomes Rachel Reim-Ledbetter as Branch Manager of the Mount Vernon Haggen Office Rachel Reim-Ledbetter joined Peoples Bank as Branch Manager of the Mount Vernon Haggen Office. With more than 20 years of banking experience, Rachel is passionate about building long-term banking relationships with local customers. “I enjoy helping people and serving the community,”…

Skagit Symphony Welcomes Sandra Wright Shen to McIntyre Hall