Member Announcements
WECU is pleased to announce that its Education First Grant Program, initially providing $125,000 over two years to support educational initiatives in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, has received an additional boost through a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines). Through the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund, this…
The Board of Skagit County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a comprehensive 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room located at 1800 Continental Place in Mount Vernon. The public hearing provides an opportunity for citizens to provide comment on the proposed plan.…
Skagit Valley College, in collaboration with FuturesNW, hosted the 2024 Learning with Leaders event at McIntyre Hall on Nov. 13. More than 200 local high school students from across Skagit and Whatcom counties attended with the opportunity to explore careers through hands-on workshops and direct interaction with industry professionals. The event was a key stop…
Provide EV charging for your employees Electric vehicles will soon be a primary commuting option for your employees. Keep up with other employers while taking advantage of reduced upfront costs with PSE Up & Go Electric for Workplace. You’ll receive: · Level 2 EV charging for the exclusive use of your employees · Up to…
True North Bakery has officially opened its doors at Skagit Regional Airport. While the bakery is new to the Port of Skagit, it is a familiar business within the community. True North Bakery has been providing fresh baked pastries to the Skagit Valley for nearly five years, while operating out of Anacortes. Now, they are…
The Skagit Board of County Commissioners are currently in the process of drafting the County’s 2025 budget. The preliminary budget will be made available to the public on Monday, November 18, 2024, and will be accessible on the County’s webpage here: www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/BudgetFinance/2025Budget.htm. The Skagit County Commissioners will host a work session on the preliminary budget…
The Port of Skagit Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Mankamyer as Port Commissioner for District 2. The position became vacant after the sudden passing of longtime Port Commissioner Steve Omdal on September 28, 2024. Melanie Mankamyer is a newly retired Professional Engineer and former partner in Wilson Engineering. Her 28 years…
Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is seeking self-starters who enjoy networking and creative problem solving to support individuals with disabilities and other barriers to gain access to the workforce and the community. OUR ORGANIZATION Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as…