The paper in your hands is new, literally. Skagit Publishing in Mount Vernon is now printing the Weekly News. A local newspaper, we are now printing in Skagit County.

The new printer brings improvements: the page is slightly narrower and easier to handle, and whiter newsprint makes photos and graphics more appealing. The paper is now the same size as The New York Times.

The bridge in our flag, symbol that it is of this community, stands out in its brighter orange. Front and center is the tagline “Your independent hometown award winning newspaper.” We are rightfully proud of each of thos...