Member Announcements
Skagit Women’s Alliance and Network (SWAN) has been celebrating and honoring Skagit County women for the last 37 years for their successes and contributions to the community as business leaders, innovators, and visionaries. Last year was an unprecedented year for all and we are deeply saddened for the disruption this has caused for many of…
2021 Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival and Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Saturday, September 18, 2021, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon.
With more than 17 years of service to the community, the Alaska USA Foundation is committed to organizations that assist children, veterans and active-duty military members and their families. Recently, they donated a total of $35,000 to local nonprofits in Alaska, California’s High Desert, and Washington. $10,000 was donated to Greater Hope Foundation of Barstow,…
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 ESG and Impact Investing…
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 400 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s…
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 years for their successes and contributions to the…
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 the effect a warm summer evening has…
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 week to connect homes and businesses in eastern Skagit County to fiber optic infrastructure, putting the…