# Skagit Valley Herald — Empowering the Community

> Local news and print replica for Skagit Valley, Washington. (iPhone/iPad app by Pioneer Newspapers Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skagit-valley-herald/id432183914 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pioneer Newspapers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432183917)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.21/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 39 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Romanian and 3 more
- Released: 2011-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skagit-valley-herald/id432183914/reviews.md

## What is Skagit Valley Herald?

Skagit Valley Herald now includes both LIVE NEWS and the replica edition of your local newspaper which provides quality local journalism for Mt. Vernon and the surrounding region.

Features include:

- Print Replica

- Local News, Sports, and Opinion

- Obituaries

- Skagit 360 Entertainment

## Key features

- Print replica edition
- Live local news
- Sports coverage
- Opinion pieces
- Obituaries
- Entertainment section

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skagit-valley-herald/id432183914/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My go to news app

*2025-03-28, version 1317.05*

This app makes it easy to read my local news.

### 4/5 — Much Improved App for SVH

*2025-02-22, version 1317.05*

I really like that you can now open it to the current issue.

### 5/5 — Nice start to my day

*2024-12-07, version 139.21*

This app works great. I like how I can see the paper just how it looks printed, or I can click on an article to read it easier.

### 5/5 — My go to news app

*2024-09-25*

This app makes it easy to read my local news.

### 4/5 — Works well on phone, not on iPad

*2024-07-06, version 139.21*

Would be much nicer if it worked on both

### 5/5 — Go Skagit

*2024-06-05, version 139.21*

This app gives you a good way to keep up on local news.

### 3/5 — Great paper - needs more articles

*2024-04-10, version 139.21*

This is a good local paper but I would like to see.more information about local crime and law enforcement.

### 5/5 — Nice start to my day

*2024-01-25*

This app works great. I like how I can see the paper just how it looks printed, or I can click on an article to read it easier.

### 5/5 — Great!!

*2023-12-21, version 138.26*

Love having my newspaper when I travel!!!

### 1/5 — This is an advertising app

*2021-12-14, version 132.1*

This is an advertising app, not a news app. First, it opens with a full screen of advertising that apparently scrolls on forever. When I manage to find news, there are more ads interspersed. But the worst of all are the irrelevant, annoying auto playing videos that keep popping up and covering the content. This is the experience of a subscriber who is signed in!  It’s obvious the Skagit Valley Herald has no respect for its subscriber base. 

Compare this to the Seattle Times app for a subscriber.  No ads anywhere.

## Frequently asked questions about Skagit Valley Herald

### What kind of content does this app offer?

The app provides comprehensive local journalism for Mt. Vernon and the surrounding Skagit Valley region. You can access live news updates covering local news, sports, and opinion pieces. It also includes a digital replica of the print newspaper, obituaries, and an entertainment section called Skagit 360.

### How is the news delivered?

News is delivered through two main formats: live, real-time updates for breaking news and current events, and a print replica edition of the local newspaper. This dual approach ensures you get both immediate information and the curated content of the daily paper.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it does display advertisements to support its operations and the provision of local journalism.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is specifically designed for individuals who live in or have an interest in Mt. Vernon and the broader Skagit Valley area in Washington. It's ideal for those who want to stay informed about local happenings, community events, and regional news.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 1334.04 — 2026-07-07

Great new features, including
- Audio support for background reading and integration with OS media controls, listen to your news on the go!
- Additional customization options for loading new editions

### 1319.21 — 2026-02-20

- Improved stability
- General  bug fixes

### 1319.13 — 2025-12-10

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 1318.20 — 2025-06-13

- Improved offline reading to ensure the highest quality access to daily news.
- Improved overall stability
- Improved archive access

### 1318.16 — 2025-05-07

- Bug fix for reading on the go- we've improved the offline reading feature to ensure the highest quality access to your daily news.
- General stability improvements
- Archive access improvements

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All apps by Pioneer Newspapers Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/432183917

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