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Winter Driving on Mount Vernon Streets We get a lot of calls about snowy and icy road conditions in Mount Vernon. Some callers thank the City for its efforts to clear the roads, and some call with advice on how they would go about clearing the roads if they worked in our Public Works Department.…

Mahlon Hull Sworn in as Port of Skagit Commissioner The Port of Skagit has a new Commissioner ready to take office on January 1st.  Joined by a small group of family and friends, Mahlon Hull was sworn in as Port District 3 Commissioner for the Port of Skagit during the Commission meeting on Tuesday, December…

Cold Weather Emergency Triggers Shelter Options Mayor Boudreau has declared a severe weather event; an act which allows qualifying severe weather locations within the city of Mount Vernon to swiftly obtain permits to open and operate. With the National Weather Service predicting temperatures at or below freezing for multiple days in the week ahead; outside…

Monthly News & Updates From McIntyre Hall COVID-19 UPDATE  At this time, McIntyre Hall PACC requires the ALL persons provide proof of negative test or vaccination for entry to McIntyre Hall. Individuals unable to be fully vaccinated, including children, must have proof of a negative COVID test* (taken within 48-72 hours of performance). McIntyre Hall…

Christianson’s Nursery December Garden Notes GARDEN NOTES December 2021       Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts.   Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Holiday Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 24 and closed on…

Bloodworks NW Upcoming Blood Drives Bloodworks NW will be in Anacortes at the Westminster Presbyterian Church starting January 6th as well as the North Cascade Seventh Day Adventist Church in Burlington starting January 19th. To learn more details and to schedule an appointment, please visit BloodworksNW.org. “My 8 year-old-son is receiving a blood transfusion as…

HKP Architects Receives Two NWW AIA Design Awards HKP Architects is thrilled to announce that their firm received two Awards at this year’s American Institute of Architects Northwest Washington Section Design Awards. Jurors included renowned Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA (New York, Parsons School of Design), construction representative Tiffani Candler (Greater Seattle, Lydig Construction), and…

Banner Bank offers interest-free flood assistance loans

Please Remember Your Mask! With holiday gatherings right around the corner, and with Skagit near the top of the list of COVID outbreaks among Washington State counties; the City is reminding residents and businesses to please persevere in your adherence to simple guidelines established to help keep each other healthy. The tragic loss of over…

33rd Annual Festival of Trees A Success! The Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation’s 33rd annual Festival of Trees raised more than $225,000 during Thanksgiving weekend. Proceeds will support Skagit Regional Health’s Family Birth Centers. “We are so very thankful to the community for their support of the event and ultimately, for their support of Skagit Regional…