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Peoples Bank Makes $25,000 Grant to Local United Ways to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts Peoples Bank has awarded a $25,000 grant to local United Ways to support communities across the state impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In Skagit County, the donation will be used to support the Skagit Valley Disaster Relief Fund, which helps sustain…

Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Cancels the 2020 Riverwalk Summer Concert Series The summertime Riverwalk Summer Concert Series has been canceled because of concerns about public health due to the coronavirus and in keeping with the health department’s guidance regarding large gatherings, said Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce CEO Andy Mayer. The popular concert series…

Port of Skagit Adopts New Safety Protocols for Public and Staff The Port of Skagit staff team has been busy working on a variety of economic development projects, but mostly off-site since the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive in mid-March. As business operations throughout the state begin to phase back in, Port of Skagit…

Skagit Valley College to remain online Summer Quarter, cancels June Commencement activities In support of the Governor’s Stay Home Stay Healthy directive to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, Skagit Valley College announces that it will continue to operate online for Summer Quarter. In addition to the decision to remain online through the summer, the…

33rd EDASC Golf Tournament

Peoples Bank Responds to Local COVID-19 Economic Challenges Responding to the urgent demand for emergency funding to support small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Peoples Bank has helped over 1,600 businesses obtain $219 million in Small Business Administration (SBA)-authorized Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. A majority of these loans have been funded, with the…

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union’s response to COVID-19 People helping people, the credit union philosophy, has never wavered as Alaska USA Federal Credit Union puts its members, employees and the markets it serves as top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. From implementing an informative website and support services to members, to providing flexible remote work and/or paid…

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You Could Help Save A COVID-19 Patient by Donating Plasma This is big. There’s an incredible new opportunity for recovered COVID-19 patients to help their community. In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Red Cross is seeking people who are fully recovered from COVID-19 to sign up to donate plasma to…

Rotary Clubs Collaborative Grant Distribution to Food Banks & Boys & Girls Clubs This past week Rotary District 5050 Area I Assistant Governor, Darrell Hooper and Assistant Governor Elect Becky Elde, delivered much needed funds to four non-profits in Skagit County.  Checks were delivered to Helping Hands Food Bank, Boys & Girls Club of Skagit…