Posts by Jeremy Kindlund

Upcoming Events at Christianson’s Nursery UPCOMING CLASSES NURSERY SPECIALS Bareroot trees and shrubs arriving all month! check out our GARDEN JOURNAL NEW Roses Arriving all Month! Specialty Gardening Tools Timely Trimming of Hellebores January is the ideal time to cut back last year’s hellebore foliage. As new growth and flower buds begin to emerge, removing…

WAFD Insurance Group is Hiring Personal Lines Account Manager – Mt. Vernon WAFD Insurance Group is looking for a motivated Personal Lines Account Manager to join our Mt. Vernon team. This role supports clients with home, auto, and other personal insurance needs while delivering excellent service and building long-term relationships. Whether you have insurance experience…

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Peoples Bank Donates $20,000 to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Whatcom and Skagit Counties 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…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County 2026 Fun Run 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…

Call To Action – Urgent Need For Donors 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…

SVC men’s basketball coach Carl Howell reaches 500 career wins — fastest in NWAC History 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…

Immediate Assisted Living Support for Seniors Affected by Flooding 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…

WECU Launches Flood Relief Support for Impacted Communities 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…

Millions will see Whatcom business featured on popular HGTV show 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”…