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Thursday, June 26, 2025Lang’s Horse and Pony Farm Celebrates 50 Years of Family-Owned Excellence
Mount Vernon, WA — June 2025 — Lang’s Horse and Pony Farm, a cherished family-owned business dedicated to providing equine experiences for all ages, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Since opening in 1975, Lang’s has served Skagit County with unwavering dedication, integrity, and a passion for making horseback riding accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Founded by Harry and Dolores Lang, the farm began as a small pony business and has since grown into a beloved local institution.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025Pioneer Picnic, a La Conner summer tradition, scheduled Aug. 7
As has been the case for more than a century, history comes alive in La Conner again this summer. The 121st Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, at 11:15 a.m., at Pioneer Park near the Rainbow Bridge. The time-honored program promises something for people of all ages. There will be live music on the grounds, historic photographs and biographical accounts of this year’s Pioneer Families of the Year and Pioneer Spirit Award recipients,
Tuesday, June 24, 2025Call for Applications for Skagit County Planning Commission
The Planning Commission works with the Planning and Development Services Department and advises the Department and the Board of County Commissioners on proposed land use plans and regulations in unincorporated Skagit County. The Planning Commission will be working through updates to Skagit County’s agritourism policies this fall. For more information about current Planning Commission work items, please visit: www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/PlanningAndPermit/communplan.htm The Planning Commission
Friday, June 20, 2025County Commissioners Award Economic Development Funds to Workforce Housing Projects
On Monday, June 16th, the Skagit County Commissioners approved economic development public facilities funding for three workforce housing projects, adding 65 new rental housing units in Anacortes, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley. Economic development grants are funded through the county’s rural economic development sales and use tax collections. Historically these funds have been used for public facilities and capital projects which include a nexus to job creation or retention. Based on a recent change
Wednesday, June 18, 20251Though the Light: The Sublime in Contemporary Northwest Art
Through the Light: The Sublime in Contemporary Northwest Art features works by Drie Chapek, Ellen George, Weston Lambert, Camas Logue, Adam Sorensen, and KCJ Szwedzinski. These artists view nature through a unique lens tied to various elements found in our world: light, water, earth, and energy. Contrary to earlier understandings of the sublime, they have an intimate and personal connection with nature. They provide viewers with an insight into the complexities of nature by creating small moments with
Tuesday, June 17, 2025Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing program wins two international awards
Mount Vernon, WASH. — Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing (CCB) program earned two major awards at the prestigious 2025 North American Brewers Association (NABA) International Beer Awards, reaffirming the program’s reputation for producing high-quality craft beer—and preparing the next generation of brewing professionals. The competition results were announced on June 6, with CCB receiving a gold medal for the Vienna Lager in the American Amber Lager category and a bronze medal for the Brown Ale
Tuesday, June 17, 2025Skagit County Commissioners Statement on U.S. Department of Labor's Decision to Close Job Corps Center
We are incredibly dismayed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to close Job Corps centers nationwide, including our locally operated Cascade Job Corps in Sedro-Woolley. Job Corps is the largest residential career training and education program for low-income young adults ages 16 through 24 in the country. In addition to helping young adults build a pathway to a better life through education, training, and community, it offers tuition-free housing, meals, basic health care, a living allowance, and
Tuesday, June 17, 2025SVC to celebrate 2025 graduates at its 98th annual commencement ceremonies
Mount Vernon, WASH. — Skagit Valley College’s class of 2025 will walk across the stage for their diplomas, degrees, and certificates this week. SVC is proudly celebrating the 98th graduating class at its four ceremonies. The first ceremony for San Juan Center graduates will be held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on June 17, two ceremonies for the Mount Vernon campus graduates is in the Dave DuVall Pavilion on June 18, and a ceremony for the Whidbey Island campus graduates is at Oak Harbor High School on
Tuesday, June 17, 2025Skagit County Solicits Public Input on Proposed Revisions to Skagit County Code Chapter 12.05 Relating to On-Site Sewage Systems
The Skagit County Board of Health is now soliciting public comment on proposed revisions to Skagit County Code Chapter 12.05 relating to on-site sewage systems. These updates are necessary in order to align with and meet the requirements of recent amendments to Washington Administrative Code. Proposed revisions include clarifying procedures and requirements for on-site sewage design, installation and inspections, updating educational requirements and levels of expertise for on-site sewage providers,
Thursday, June 12, 2025Inaugural graduating SVC Dental Therapy Program class for Native American students celebrates milestone
WHO: Skagit Valley College (SVC), Swinomish Indian Tribal Community leaders, and students WHAT: SVC and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community celebrate the graduation of six students from the dəxʷx̌ayəbus SVC Dental Therapy Program. Analogous to a physician assistant, dental therapists are mid-level providers who work under the supervision of a dentist and provide routine dental care, similar to how a physician assistant works with medical doctors. This inaugural cohort, which is comprised entirely of
Thursday, June 12, 2025Public Comment Period Extended for Revisions to Skagit County Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs Code to Friday, June 27, 2025
A public hearing was held on June 10, 2025, on proposed revisions to Skagit County code relating to dangerous dogs. To provide additional opportunities for public input, the Skagit County Commissioners have extended the public comment period to Friday, June 27th, at 4:30 p.m. Comments or questions regarding the proposed revisions can be directed via email to the Skagit County Commissioners at commissioners@co.skagit.wa.us or emilyd@co.skagit.wa.us or by mail to 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA
Friday, June 06, 2025Stehekin Trail, Camp, and Area Closures
Update 6/8/25 Park officials have opened Stehekin area trails, road, and areas for day use in coordination with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. Overnight stays on previously closed trails, including backcountry camps and cross-country zones, remain closed through June 12.Authorities are still searching for the suspect, and we encourage visitors to the area to remain alert. For further information and a description of the suspect, visit https://www.facebook.com/chelancountysheriffsoffice or
Friday, June 06, 2025Guemes Island Ferry Electronic Ticketing Update
The Skagit County Ferry Division has been working through the transition to electronic ticketing for the Guemes Island ferry. It is highly recommended to our riders to purchase ferry tickets on a mobile device prior to boarding as tickets will not be sold in the vehicle loading line. Riders wishing to purchase tickets in person must park at the terminal and come into the ferry ticket office to complete the transaction. If customers need to purchase tickets at the terminal, we ask that you arrive at the
