Member Announcements
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…
Celebrating 31 Years of Service & Welcoming New Leadership After more than 31 years of dedicated service, Melissa Self is preparing to begin her next journey through retirement. Since joining Community Action of Skagit County in 1995, Melissa has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families throughout our community. From her early work visiting…
2026 Skagit County Fair, August 6-9 Happening This Thursday-Sunday at the Skagit County Fairgrounds Join us for the 127th Edition of the Skagit County Fair! This year’s theme, “Let’s Wing It!”, is a perfect reminder that some of life’s best adventures happen when we emÂbrace the unexpected. We invite everyone to come out to…
Summer Food Drive for Helping Hands Help Fight Summer Hunger in Our Community When school is out, many local families lose access to the free and reduced-price meals that children rely on during the school year. While the holidays often inspire generous giving, the summer months can be one of the most challenging times for…
Triumph Teen Life Center is excited to host our Annual Back-to-School Resource Fair on Saturday, August 22, 11am-4pm and we would love to invite your organization to participate. This event is designed to support students and families as they prepare for the new school year, with a special focus on middle and high school youth…
Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing recently promoted Michael Takemura to Chief Operating Officer. Takemura has served in management positions the last eight years at Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing. Takemura now drives operational excellence across Barron’s service and installation divisions, overseeing HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Solar, and Indoor Air Quality field operations. Barron also…
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