Member Announcements
SVC’s Cardinal Craft Brewing Wins Again with Two International Beer Awards Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Craft Brewing program is once again earning international recognition, bringing home two medals at the 2026 International Beer and Cider Awards, hosted by the North American Brewers Association. Student-crafted beers earned a Gold Medal for English Dark Mild and a Silver Medal for Robust Porter. The English…
WECU Named Among American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2026 WECU has once again been named one of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For, earning national recognition for its employee experience, workplace culture, and commitment to supporting team members both professionally and personally. Presented annually by American Banker and Best…
WECU Provides Wildfire Relief Support to Impacted Communities The devastating wildfires impacting the communities across our region have led to heartbreaking loss for countless people. WECU recognized this loss and knew that they could not sit by while individuals’ lives, and finances, went up in flames. WECU is donating $5,000 to the GOWEST relief fund,…
Four Local Organizations Receive $125,000 in WECU Education First Grants Four organizations working to expand educational opportunities and create stronger communities in Whatcom and Skagit counties will receive a combined $125,000 from WECU through its 2026 Education First Grant Program. The two-year grants will support Mercy Housing, Lummi Natural Resources Outreach, Foundation for Academic Endeavors,…
The Next Chapter: Creating Homes, Transforming Lives Dear friend and community member, We invite you and your team to join us for an inspiring evening in support of local families at: The Next Chapter: Creating Homes, Transforming Lives Saturday, September 19, 2026 Swinomish Casino & Lodge Family Promise of North Sound serves families experiencing housing…
Skagit Habitat for Humanity: Women Build Event on Caledonia Street in La Conner Join Skagit Habitat for Humanity for a special Women Build Event on Caledonia Street in La Conner! Women Build brings women together to empower each other, build community, and help create safe, affordable housing for local families. Whether you’re an experienced builder or picking…
Beyond The Bridge: A Westside Bargain Card Fundraiser As many of you know, the Westside Bridge one-lane closure has officially begun. While westbound traffic remains OPEN, the eastbound lane is now closed. We know the detours can make it tempting to choose somewhere that’s easier to reach, but we hope you’ll continue making the trip…
Celebrating Cascadia Eye’s 24th Annual 2026 “Excellence in Education” Scholarship Winners: Alysah Bosch, Milo Alford, and Sam Schulberg Every year, Cascadia Eye awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who have shown exceptional academic achievements, well-rounded extracurricular interests and a commitment to giving back to their communities. This year, we are thrilled to announce our…
Skagit Valley College Receives $1.4 million Ballmer Group Grant to Expand Maestros Program Front row: Kati Ortiz, Dr. Chris Pearson, Amy Reisner, Daisy Padilla Back row: Dr. Thomas Keegan, Yadira Rosales, Dr. Victor Vergara, Robert Hand, Dr. John Korsmo Photo credit: Liz Crookes, Skagit Valley College MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – Skagit Valley College has received…
Six Local Nonprofits Sharing $50,000 from Barron KARES Six local nonprofit organizations received a cumulative total of $50,380 in the first half of 2026 from Barron KARES, an initiative to share kindness and appreciation throughout Northwest Washington. Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing selects a different charity or non-profit organization each month that holds…