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Two Skagit Valley College students, Owen Reeder and Camden Losey, were selected for the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Western Washington University. They will conduct chemistry research this summer, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to significant projects in their fields.
La Conner's Pioneer Picnic, a cherished summer event, is set for August 7, 2025. The gathering will take place at Pioneer Park and aims to raise funds for the Pioneer Association. Attendees can expect a day filled with activities, including a mass meeting and a community picnic.
Skagit County officials announce a call for applications to join the Planning Commission on June 24, 2025. The meeting will take place at 4:30 PM local time in Mount Vernon, Washington. This initiative aims to engage community members in local regulatory discussions.
CASCADIA will collaborate with Ravenna Press to produce an anthology as part of a fundraising initiative for a film festival. The event is set to take place on June 24, 2025. Notable contributors include Catherine Hardwicke, Clarence Major, and Norman Lock.
Skagit County Commissioners approved two ordinances on June 23, 2025, adopting updates to the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. These updates aim to guide future growth in unincorporated areas of Skagit County, ensuring sustainable development.
Skagit Valley College will hold its 98th annual commencement ceremonies on June 17, 2025, in Burlington, Ontario. The event will celebrate the achievements of graduates from various secondary schools in the region, including Mount Vernon and Oak Harbor High School. Local community members are encouraged to attend this significant milestone.
Skagit County seeks public input on proposed revisions to its code concerning on-site sewage systems, aiming to enhance public health and environmental standards. The revisions will be discussed in a session set for June 17, 2025, at the Skagit County Public Health office in Mount Vernon.
Washington seeks public input on its draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) during a comment period from June 30 to August 22, 2025. The CCAP outlines strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and includes community feedback to shape its final version, due by December 1, 2025.
Skagit County commissioners issued a statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor's decision to close a Job Corps Center. The closure impacts local apprenticeships and career training opportunities for youth in the region.
Skagit Valley College's Cardinal Craft Brewing program received two international awards on June 17, 2025. The recognition highlights the program's excellence in brewing education, contributing to the region's growing craft beer industry.