New College Way Lanes Open
***PRESS RELEASE*** MOUNT VERNON—Construction of the College Way widening project, under Interstate 5 is nearing completion. Crews are wrapping up a few finishing touches, as…
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Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education announces new online programming
Skagit Valley College’s Continuing and Community Education department (CCE) is pleased to announce new online workshop programming that is starting at the end of April….
WHY ARE COVID CASE COUNTS GOING UP SO FAST?
From Karen Dubose – Skagit County Public Works Hi neighbors, I hope you had a great weekend! Let’s get to updates: 1. WEEKEND CASE COUNT:…
Mount Vernon Park and Trail Use Update
*** PRESS RELEASE*** The City of Mount Vernon Parks and Enrichment Services has adjusted services for COVID-19 measures in accordance with the recommendations from federal,…
Three local businesses work together to create a magical lunch!
***Press Release*** Mount Vernon, WA (Friday, April 10th) Enchanting Events, Indulge Bakery and Munchie Dude, all locally owned in Mount Vernon, WA, are working together…
Mount Vernon Planning Department Innovations Pay-Off for Builders, Developers
***Press Release**** MOUNT VERNON—State mandates have placed the construction industry on hold. Project sites lie vacant, waiting for an end to the COVID-19 shutdown. Still,…
Skagit Attitude of Gratitude
It started with a broken heart. On March 18, when Rena Larsen saw business after business shutting down in response to the Governor’s social distancing…
Police Investigation Closes Highway 9 Between Big Lake and Lake McMurray
Lake McMurray, WA – The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office closed off part of State Route 9 between Big Lake and Lake McMurray earlier today for…
Skagit Valley College selects Tomaz Marinelli as new Men’s Soccer Coach
***Press Release*** The Skagit Valley College Athletic Department is pleased to announce it has selected Tomaz Marinelli as Men’s Soccer Coach. Coach Marinelli comes to…
Council Meeting Rescheduled per Governor’s Proclamation
March 25, 2020 MOUNT VERNON—Tonight’s City Council meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 26th at 7pm. A new proclamation, issued by Governor Inslee’s Office…