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Skagit median home sales price soars 24.5% to $500,000 in 2Q

By growthzone | July 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Skagit median home sales price soars 24.5% to $500,000 in 2Q

The median sales price of a Skagit County home soared 24.5% to $500,000 in the second quarter, the first time it has reached a half-million dollars for an entire quarter, according to managing broker Shelah Inman of Brown McMillen Real Estate in Burlington. The median sales price is the point where half of the home…

Skagit Valley College Athletic Department announces Male and Female Athletes of the Year

By growthzone | July 6, 2021 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College Athletic Department announces Male and Female Athletes of the Year

The Skagit Valley College Athletic Department is pleased to announce the 2021 Male and Female Athletes of the Year. These annual awards go beyond athletic performance; they recognize academic success, community involvement, work ethic, commitment, dedication, and many other qualities that are representative of Cardinal Athletics. Grace Christianson (Women’s Golf): Grace was one of the…

Txley Launches New Website

By growthzone | July 6, 2021 | Comments Off on Txley Launches New Website

Txley launches new website! Janitorial Supplies    Office Supplies     Food Service    Technology Laundry & Ware Wash    Safety    Healthcare    Industrial Equipment  Enjoy a dynamic user experience with Txley’s new and improved website. Visit txley.com today! July’s Celebration of Savings! Spend $500 or more enjoy Txley’s Purchase-with-Purchase Offer*: 16oz Hand Sanitizer ONLY $4.95 (regularly $6.95) Sanitizing Wipes 50ct pack ONLY…

Skagit Finally Returns to In-Person Fundraisers for Local Youth

By growthzone | July 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Skagit Finally Returns to In-Person Fundraisers for Local Youth

Exciting local fundraising events are finally being scheduled as things begin reopening in Skagit. This August, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County are hosting two of their annual fundraisers for Skagit youth- the 25th Annual Golf Tournament for Great Futures and Keys for Kids. The 25th Annual Golf Tournament is being held at…

Peoples Bank Increases Minimum Wage

By growthzone | July 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Peoples Bank Increases Minimum Wage

Peoples Bank announced it would raise its base minimum hourly wage for all hourly employees to $17, with market adjustments in Snohomish and King counties. The base minimum wage in Snohomish County will be adjusted to $18.70; in King County, the base minimum wage will be adjusted to $19.55. The Bank also shared its commitment…

Skagit Valley College selects Jordan Carver as Men’s Soccer Head Coach

By growthzone | June 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College selects Jordan Carver as Men’s Soccer Head Coach

The Skagit Valley College (SVC) Athletic Department is pleased to announce that Jordan Carver has been selected as SVC’s new Men’s Soccer Head Coach. Coach Carver comes to the Cardinals with exceptional coaching experience, including 11 years as head coach at Iowa Western Community College (IWCC). In 2013, he led the Reivers to a National Junior…

New Energy Recovery System Produces Renewable Energy from Municipal Water Pipeline at Skagit Public Utility District

By growthzone | June 29, 2021 | Comments Off on New Energy Recovery System Produces Renewable Energy from Municipal Water Pipeline at Skagit Public Utility District

  Skagit Public Utility District and InPipe Energy announced today the completion of the East Division Street Energy Recovery Project at Skagit PUD’s East Division Street booster pump station in Mount Vernon. Skagit PUD’s installation is the first pressure recovery project in Washington state that utilizes the In-PRV from InPipe Energy, a new smart water and micro-hydro system that generates…

Communities in Schools of Whatcom-Skagit Employment Opportunities

By growthzone | June 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Communities in Schools of Whatcom-Skagit Employment Opportunities

Skagit Valley College is enrolling now for a unique Sea Kayak Exploration class in the Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands

By growthzone | June 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Skagit Valley College is enrolling now for a unique Sea Kayak Exploration class in the Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands

If you love the salt air and exploring the beautiful Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands, you’ll want to enroll now in this unique Skagit Valley College summer class: Sea Kayaking Exploration – San Juan Islands. The class dates are July 6-20. Learn more: www.skagit.edu/seakayak. Sea kayaking is viewed by many as one of the…

Watch some energy makeovers on King 5 this Friday, then start your own!

By growthzone | June 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Watch some energy makeovers on King 5 this Friday, then start your own!

Earlier this year we told you about our Small Business Energy Makeover Contest, which brought energy-efficiency makeovers to four deserving businesses in the Puget Sound region.   Also, don’t miss out on taking advantage of PSE’s energy-efficiency programs for your own home or business. If it’s time for an upgrade or two, we’re here to…

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