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Skagit Valley College to offer Running Start this summer, thanks to a new pilot program In partnership with some area high schools, Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce that up to 250 juniors and seniors in Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties can take up to five credits at SVC this summer, thanks…

Reserve your Spot in the Skagit Publishing Job Guide

Community Action Helps Launch Skagit Legal Aid Community Action celebrates the Skagit Bar Association’s launch of Skagit Legal Aid as a new nonprofit organization. Since 1986, Community Action has been the nonprofit home for the Volunteer Lawyer Program in partnership with the Skagit Bar Association. “We were happy to foster the growth of this important…

Anacortes credit union cites benefits of merging with North Coast Tesoro Northwest Federal Credit Union of Anacortes recently merged with North Coast Credit Union, citing numerous benefits of joining the larger entity. Members of Tesoro Northwest Federal Credit Union approved the merger in a special meeting April 21. The merger also was approved by the…

Express Employment Professionals Announces Walk-In-Interviews Every Day

Port of Skagit Commissioner Bill Shuler Retiring After nearly 12 years as a Port Commissioner and decades of meaningful service to our community, Port of Skagit Commissioner Bill Shuler is retiring at the end of the year. Shuler has served on the Port Commission since 2010 in District 3, which includes Sedro-Woolley and eastern Skagit…

Skagit Valley College Presents How to be a Good Ancestor: Breaking the Cycle. Jere LaFollette Conference

Mount Vernon Chamber partners with organizations to provide masks to restaurant workers Subtitle Restaurant Mask Distribution Under a Governor’s Initiative, Washington State Emergency Management Department is providing 3 KN95 masks and 2 cloth masks to each restaurant employee. Skagit County Department of Emergency Management has partnered with the local Chambers of Commerce to distribute those…

Skagit Regional Health classes and events Cooking and Nutrition: Eating for Fuel If you are getting ready to hike a mountain, walk in your first 5k or are a seasoned triathlete, your food choices and eating schedule can help or hurt your performance. Learn how to adequately fuel for various activities and optimize recovery. Practical strategies for…

Spring is in the air at Skagit Symphony