Posts by Jeremy Kindlund

Skagit Valley College announces newly approved Bachelor of Science in Nursing program Skagit Valley College (SVC) has announced the approval of its new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program, following a vote by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges at its Oct. 16 meeting last fall. The program becomes the…

Barron KARES donates $122,320 to 12 NW Washington nonprofits Twelve nonprofit organizations in Northwest Washington received $122,320 in 2025 from Barron KARES, a philanthropic effort by Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing. Barron KARES (Kindness, Appreciation, Response, Empathy, and Service) highlights a different charity or non-profit organization each month that holds high esteem among Team…

Cocoa and Conversation at HomePlace Memory Care

Energy Efficiency Webinars for Small Businesses Get Paid to Upgrade: Energy Savings for Your Business Join a free energy-efficiency webinar for small businesses to learn how to save money, upgrade equipment, and improve efficiency. Spanish Webinar: February 9, Monday, 10:00 AM PST English Webinar: February 23, Monday, 10:00 AM PST Register HERE or using the QR…

Skagit Symphony Family Concert and Children’s Music Fair

Christianson’s Nursery 2026 Rose List The 2026 Rose List has arrived! PLEASE NOTE Some varieties sell out early. Please call us at 360-466-3821 to check availability EXPLORE ROSES Roses are our passion. We carry over 500 varieties of new and returning roses with diversified groups of top-rated roses for our climate. The groups include Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, Floribundas,…

Amelia Cook Honored as Enterprising Woman of the Year for Innovation and Leadership in Manufacturing Amelia Cook, co-founder of Goodwinds Composites, a composite component manufacturer in Mount Vernon, has been named a winner of the 2026 Enterprising Women of the Year Award. Cook will be honored at the annual celebration, March 8-10 in New Orleans,…

New Year Open House 2026 at Country Meadow Village!

Skagit Valley College names Brendan Gribek new head men’s soccer coach Skagit Valley College is proud to announce the appointment of Brendan Gribek as the new head men’s soccer coach for the Cardinal men’s soccer program, effective immediately. Gribek brings a broad and varied background as both a player and coach to SVC. As a…

Skagit Valley College marks 25 years of Champions at annual awards ceremony Skagit Valley College marked a major milestone on Nov. 20, hosting the 25th annual Champions Awards Ceremony, an evening celebrating a quarter-century of recognizing and supporting outstanding students from Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties. The evening, held at McIntyre Hall on SVC’s…