NEWS
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- The median price of Skagit County home sales was stable in the first quarter of 2026 but there were significantly fewer sales when compared to 2025, according to broker Adrik Brashear of Northwest Washington’s The Muljat Group. This year’s first quarter saw 238 Skagit homes sold, down 16.8% from last year’s first quarter. The largest drops in home sales occurred in Sedro-Woolley (30.8%), Anacortes (23.6%) and Mount Vernon (16.4%), according to a news release. The median price of Skagit County home sales dipped 1.3% to $590,000, according to Brashear, who uses data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. He said prices remain stable (read more)
(OLYMPIA)- The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has been selected as one of 10 recipients of a national grant from Lumina Foundation’s Great Admissions Redesign initiative. Lumina is investing more than $3.5 million nationwide to simplify the college admissions process and expand student access across the country, according to a news release from WSAC. With a $420,000 grant, WSAC will work with cross-sector partners to implement a digital solution that enhances the existing state High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) platform. These enhancements will seek to personalize and further streamline information on financial aid, admissions and advising for all Washington high (read more)
(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit Valley College is inviting community members to participate in a series of public forums in April to help shape the search for the college’s next president. The forums will provide an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing the college, as well as the qualities and experience they would like to see in the next president. Input gathered will help inform the development of the Presidential Profile, a key document used to recruit and evaluate candidates, according to a news release from SVC. "Community voice is essential to (read more)
(MOUNT VERNON)— Skagit Valley College celebrated its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees on March 20, honoring alumni, faculty, staff, public officials, and community members whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the college and the broader Skagit Valley community. Established in 1989, the Skagit Valley College Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and organizations whose achievements reflect the college’s mission and values, including a commitment to education, equity and community engagement, according to a news release from SVC. This year’s class held special significance as the college marked its 100th anniversary. 2026 Hall of Fame inductees include: Alumni: David Wilder, (read more)
(OLYMPIA)– Spring is arriving in the Northwest, and with it comes Washington’s deadline to remove studded tires. Drivers must remove studded tires by the end of the day on March 31 or risk a $137 fine. Automotive centers are expected to be busy leading up to the deadline, so the Washington State Department of Transportation encourages travelers to plan ahead to avoid last-minute delays and penalties. Studded tires are legal in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31. There are no individual exceptions or “out-of-state waivers” to these dates. Beginning April 1, Washington State Patrol may issue tickets to drivers still using studded tires. (read more)