Member Announcements
Peoples Bank announced today a donation of $20,000 to local nonprofits dedicated to disaster relief in response to the recent historic flooding in the Pacific Northwest. The donation includes $10,000 to the Whatcom Community Foundation’s Whatcom Resilience Fund and $10,000 to the Skagit Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund. These funds will help provide immediate assistance…
Get Outside Fun Run – Join the Movement! 🎉 Join Us for the 2nd Annual Get Outside 5K Fun Run! Have some fun outside with us on January 24th at the Skagit Port Trails! Stay true to your New Year resolution to keep fit through the winter months! 📅 Saturday, January 24th, 2026 🕘 Start Time: 9:30 AM…
Historic flooding due to the ongoing atmospheric river has created a severe shortfall-especially of Type O negative blood, which is at emergency low levels. This comes at a critical time when donations decline in the busy holiday season, and the blood shortage intensifies. Donors of all blood types are needed to keep local hospitals…
Skagit Valley College men’s basketball head coach Carl Howell has reached a historic milestone, earning his 500th career victory with the Cardinals’ win over Centralia College on Dec. 12, 2025. With the achievement, Howell becomes the fastest coach in Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) history to reach 500 career wins – surpassing former Lower Columbia coach…
here the Heart Is by Cogir is here to help families who need assisted living on short notice, including within 24 hours. We understand that many seniors have been displaced by the recent floods, and navigating next steps can feel overwhelming. To provide immediate support, we are offering ready-to-move-in apartments for up to 90 days…
In response to recent flooding and the heightened risk of continued severe weather, WECU is activating a comprehensive Flood Relief Program to support members and non-members experiencing financial hardship. WECU’s Flood Relief Program is designed to provide flexible, accessible assistance for those navigating the aftermath. Flood Relief Assistance Options The following resources are available immediately…
A popular HGTV home renovation series is featuring Solar by Barron, a division of Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing, on an episode that will air for the first time at 8 p.m. Dec. 23. Dave and Jenny Marrs, hosts of HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” series, invited Solar by Barron to appear on the show…
Banner Bank Community Cares Assistance Loan program is designed to provide funds for clothing, food and other basic necessitates until traditional funds become available. This special loan is our way to help members of our community when they find themselves in an emergency caused by catastrophic flooding. Loan Details: Loan Amounts from $1,000 to $15,000…
Students at Skagit Valley College’s Whidbey Island campus hosted a forum with their state lawmakers on Dec. 2, raising questions about the issues shaping their education, wellbeing, and future careers. The forum was organized by the Associated Students of Skagit Valley College (ASSVC) and brought together legislators from Washington’s 10th Legislative District. Senator Ron Muzzall,…
Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts. Winter Hours Open Every Day 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Holiday Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 24th & December 31st and closed on Christmas Day & and New Year’s Day NURSERY SPECIALS Through December 24th all…