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Investing to “do good” Many investors are tired of investing in companies that have unethical or costly business practices, and want to support companies that are making a positive difference. Such investors often cite a sense of inspiration around “doing good” socially and environmentally and want to align their values with their investing. This is where…

Camp Korey Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon Camp Korey was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7. This year serves as the 50th celebratory running of the marathon. Camp Korey will be among the more than…

SWAN Presents 2021 Women of the Year Banquet Skagit women’s Alliance and Networking (SWAN) will present in person the 2021 Women of the Year Banquet, taking place at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge on October 21, 2021. Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network (SWAN) has been celebrating and honoring Skagit County women for the last 37…

Heat of the Summer at Christianson’s Nursery Located in beautiful Skagit Valley, we offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants, garden accessories, antiques, and gifts. Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. A mid-summer view of the Christianson home garden Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Russian Sage’ Images by Evan Smith August’s heat is here and…

Port of Skagit and Ziply™ Fiber Partner to Bring Fiber Optic Infrastructure to Eastern Skagit County Gig-speed fiber Internet service is on the way to rural communities in eastern Skagit County, thanks to a collaboration between the Port of Skagit and Ziply™ Fiber. The Port of Skagit and Ziply Fiber entered into an agreement last…

Skagit Transit & Helping Hands to Stuff the Bus – Accepting Donations for C.H.O.W.! Helping Hands and Skagit Transit are partnering up to Stuff The Bus and help feed Skagit  Families. Helping Hands is feeding an average of 2,200 students each week throughout the  County and is seeking support to continue its effort. Helping Hands…

HomePlace Burlington Memory Care Carwash for a Cause

Register Today for Express’ National Hiring Event Aug. 2-6 Express Employment Professionals is putting job seekers to work through its fourth annual mass interviewing event, now expanded from one day to a full week, Aug. 2-6, 2021. Formerly called National Interview Day, the event was first created by the staffing company and celebrated in 2018…

Pinecone, Inc. announces arrival of new Showroom Coordinator, Viktoria Hollosi Pinecone, Inc., a Mount Vernon-based kitchen and interior finishes firm, announces the arrival of Viktoria Hollosi as its Showroom Coordinator. Bringing with her nearly a decade of professional experience, primarily within the hospitality industry, she has a keen understanding of customer service, presentation, and attention…

City of Mount Vernon Burn Ban Due to the elevated fire risk conditions and low moisture levels within Skagit County, the City of Mount Vernon is issuing a complete burn ban beginning Friday, July 16, 2021. This ban will remain in effect until further notice and aligns with bans already issued by the Emergency Proclamation…