Puget Sound Energy Custom grant incentives have increased for 2022 Take advantage of bigger energy-efficiency incentives today If you’ve been contemplating retrofit work on your HVAC system or improvements to your building envelope, 2022 is your year with Puget Sound Energy. That’s because we’ve increased our custom grant incentives for all commercial and industrial retrofit projects.…

Mount Vernon Library Commons Slated to be Largest EV Charging Station on I-5 and First Passive House Library/Community Center in Region HKP Architects is completing the design on this 130,000 SF public library, community center, and parking garage project, which is scheduled to bid this summer. “This facility represents the future of Mount Vernon and…

Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse March Garden Notes GARDEN NOTES March 2022     Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts.   Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.       8th Annual La Conner Daffodil Festival   While the tulips are…

Mount Vernon Parks Code Updated Park users in the city of Mount Vernon will soon be able to walk, play and exercise in a smoke-free environment. An update to the rules for the City’s parks and trails was unanimously passed by City Council last week. In addition to a ban on smoking and vaping—a rule…

Chinook Enterprises is Hiring Community Employment Services Quality Assurance Coordinator Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is seeking a leader in the Community Employment Service field to work alongside staff to help us achieve quality outcomes to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in Skagit County, and beyond.…

Register now for spring quarter classes at Skagit Valley College Now is the time to sign up for spring quarter classes at Skagit Valley College. Register early to get the classes you want when you want them. SVC’s online processes make it quick and easy to apply and enroll. Apply for admission at no cost, view…

Puget Sound Energy files three-year rate proposal Puget Sound Energy has filed a three-year rate plan request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) — a plan that provides safe and reliable energy and accelerates efforts toward meeting ambitious clean energy goals and enhancing climate resiliency.   For residential customers, the proposal would increase…

Skagit Impressions Banner Contest A competition to create a street banner that will raise awareness of Mount Vernon’s natural beauty, culture, and heritage and engage the community while showcasing local artists from the state of Washington.  To add vibrancy and color to the City’s streetscape while promoting the diverse culture of Mount Vernon and Skagit…

New Positions Open at Chinook Enterprises Position Opening for Business Development Officer Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is seeking an innovative, experienced individual to assist us in developing new business relationships, new grants and donors and other revenue income to help us further our mission. OUR ORGANIZATION Founded…

Skagit Transit and Helping Hands Food Bank Stuff the Bus Food Drive You can help drive out hunger.  Stuff a Skagit Transit Bus with food! Stuff the Bus Food Drive Burlington at Cascade Mall’s parking lot (near former Penney’s store) February 26 Saturday  11:00am – 1:00pm Through the food drive the Helping Hands food bank…