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HKP Welcomes Kelly Valentin as a Project Manager Kelly received her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from Washington State University in 2017 and Master of Architecture in 2018. After graduating, she joined Underwood & Associates, LLC in Anacortes. Over the last four years, she has developed and executed a wide range of project types…

 Skagit Valley College celebrates 2022 graduates     Skagit Valley College’s Class of 2022 walked across the stage for their diplomas, degrees, and certificates last week in-person for the first time since 2019. SVC proudly celebrated the 95th graduating class with in-person ceremonies at the San Juan Center on June 15, Mount Vernon campus on June 16,…

Mount Vernon Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks Show Join the City of Mount Vernon for the 4th of July Fireworks show at Edgewater Park!  The park and parking will open at 8pm and the spectacular fireworks show will begin at dark (approximately 10pm).  Edgewater Park is the perfect place to celebrate with lots of space…

A Rosy Day Out at Christianson’s Nursery After the extreme weather we experienced this past winter, we are looking forward to June when we have our  19th Annual Rose Festival under the big tent centered in the beautiful Schoolhouse Rose Garden. This annual festival is beloved by the gardening community, and we always enjoy rose-related conversations throughout…

City of Mount Vernon Ward 3 Community Meeting (June 29) A Ward 3 community meeting will be held at the Vaux Retreat Center (3011 E. Fir, in Bakerview Park) on Wednesday, June 29th at 6 p.m. The meeting will be hosted by Mount Vernon City Councilmembers Mary Hudson (Ward 3) and Melissa Beaton (Ward 3)…

Waste Management is hiring Public Sector Manager – Seattle Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength.  WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal…

Bloodworks Northwest Upcoming Blood Drives and Forecast Blood Supply Forecast Report – June 13, 2022 World Blood Donor Day takes place on June 14 each year. The day was created to raise global awareness of the crucial need for donated blood and highlight the critical contributions of volunteer blood donors. To ensure everyone in the…

Movie Premier ‘My Motherland’ at the Lincoln Theatre Click here for a preview and more information about supporting this film

Skagit Valley College offers Cardinal Hoop Camp June 20-23  Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Hoop Camp is designed for elementary and junior high boys and girls who want to learn individual and team skills of basketball in a positive environment.  Activities include personal instruction by SVC coaches and players, along with opportunities for daily team play. The…

Community supports student-athletes at SVC Athletic Auction  Skagit Valley College (SVC) hosted its 19th annual Athletic Auction on May 14 and raised more than $104,000 in support of student-athletes and the athletics program at SVC.   “We are continually grateful for the generosity of our guests, donors, and sponsors that support Skagit Valley College Athletics and who…