Member Announcements
Peoples Bank announced it would raise its base minimum hourly wage for all hourly employees to $17, with market adjustments in Snohomish and King counties. The base minimum wage in Snohomish County will be adjusted to $18.70; in King County, the base minimum wage will be adjusted to $19.55. The Bank also shared its commitment…
The Skagit Valley College (SVC) Athletic Department is pleased to announce that Jordan Carver has been selected as SVC’s new Men’s Soccer Head Coach. Coach Carver comes to the Cardinals with exceptional coaching experience, including 11 years as head coach at Iowa Western Community College (IWCC). In 2013, he led the Reivers to a National Junior…
Skagit Public Utility District and InPipe Energy announced today the completion of the East Division Street Energy Recovery Project at Skagit PUD’s East Division Street booster pump station in Mount Vernon. Skagit PUD’s installation is the first pressure recovery project in Washington state that utilizes the In-PRV from InPipe Energy, a new smart water and micro-hydro system that generates…
If you love the salt air and exploring the beautiful Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands, you’ll want to enroll now in this unique Skagit Valley College summer class: Sea Kayaking Exploration – San Juan Islands. The class dates are July 6-20. Learn more: www.skagit.edu/seakayak. Sea kayaking is viewed by many as one of the…
Earlier this year we told you about our Small Business Energy Makeover Contest, which brought energy-efficiency makeovers to four deserving businesses in the Puget Sound region. Also, don’t miss out on taking advantage of PSE’s energy-efficiency programs for your own home or business. If it’s time for an upgrade or two, we’re here to…
The Alaska USA Foundation has made it a priority to assist nonprofit organizations who provide needs-based services and in particular, services to veterans and military personnel and their family. In support of this, a $20,000 donation was made to Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance Program. These funds will be allocated equally in Alaska, Arizona, California…
Mayor Jill Boudreau was named a 2021 Advocacy All-Star for her key role in advocating on behalf of the 281 cities of Washington State, for a more sensible approach to police reform House Bill 1054. The Mayor worked extensively with state representatives to demonstrate how extreme policy proposals can negatively impact cities, police departments, and…