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Skagit Valley College Athletic Department to welcome student-athletes to campus starting September 22 The safety and well-being of our students, staff and coaches remain top priorities at Skagit Valley College. The College is focused on creating and implementing ongoing health and safety protocols, which are essential to maintaining a safe on-campus environment for all individuals.…

New Parking Lot Opens at Little Mountain Park The City of Mount Vernon announced the opening of its new 54-stall parking lot at the base of Little Mountain Park.  The new lot more than triples the current parking capacity, minimizing the dangers of the past practice of on-road shoulder parking.  New trailhead connections have been…

Skagit Valley College announces exciting updates for Fall Quarter! It’s not too late to apply! Yes, Skagit Valley College is open for Fall Quarter! We’re Here for You! SVC is pleased to announce that we are offering many new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22!…

Skagit Valley College offering Workforce programs with some face-to-face learning experiences We’re Here for You! Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that we are offering you many new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22 and registration is going on now! It’s not too late…

Community Action Helps People Keep their Homes Community Action of Skagit County has several emergency funding sources to help people who are at risk of eviction. The Eviction Prevention Program will be active Sept. 2 and will run as long as funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The intention of this emergency funding…

Local author, philanthropist starts podcast to share hope and inspiration Intrigued by stories of how people overcome life’s hurdles, Kelly Schols, interviews a diverse guest list on his new podcast, Never by the Book. “I’ve always been curious about why some people overcome hardship while others stay stuck,” said Schols. “There are many factors at…

Peoples Bank Contributes $10,000 to the Opportunity Council Grant will support programs aimed at making just and equitable communities a reality for everyone. Peoples Bank has made a $10,000 grant to the Opportunity Council, a Community Action agency whose mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating…

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union donates $45,000 to local nonprofits Supporting the people and organizations that are passionately dedicated to improving communities is a shared responsibility. With more than 16 years of service to the community, the Alaska USA Foundation is committed to organizations that assist children, veterans, and active duty military members and their…

Lithtex NW is hiring a part-time Digital Production Specialist Lithtex NW is looking for a part-time Digital Production Specialist at our Mount Vernon facility. This position will help with digital printing and binding operations, approximately 4 hours per day. Experience with digital printing, blueprints, computers, and customer service is helpful but not required. We are willing…

Skagit Valley College Basic Education for Adults program to offer English Language Acquisition information sessions We’re Here for You! Skagit Valley College’s Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) program is committed to your success as we continue to adjust our programs and instruction online. There are a number of resources available to you such as laptop…