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Looking to make a career move? Businesses are hiring and ready talk! Job seekers are invited to the FREE Northwest Regional Job Fair where over 50 businesses will be in attendance from Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties. EDASC and SIHRMA have partnered to host the Northwest Regional Job Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Northwest Career & Technical Academy, 2205 W. Campus Place, Mount Vernon. ...read more

The state is opening another round of grants Aug. 17 for businesses impacted by Covid-19. The Working Washington Grants program gives pandemic relief funding to small businesses and nonprofits. A total of $70 million is available, with 60% identified for arts, heritage and science sectors including those that operate live entertainment venues, and 40% identified for most other sectors including ...read more

The City of Burlington is recruiting members for its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC).  The Committee currently has two (2) vacancies: VOTING MEMBERS: One (1) representatives of businesses (hotels/motels) required to collect the tax.REPRESENTATIVE OF ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO BE FUNDED: One (1) alternate representative of entities authorized to be funded. If you are interested in serving on ...read more

Earlier this year, Skagit County launched the North Star project, a multi-phased whole-of government effort to address behavioral health and homelessness in Skagit County. Subsequently, in March, the Mayors and Commissioners issued a public statement in which they committed to join forces and align their efforts to work toward a healthy and thriving community to ensure the well-being of every ...read more

This morning, July 25, the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory indicating that a prolonged period of hot weather is expected across Western Washington this week. The hottest days will be Tuesday through Friday with temperatures in the interior of Western Washington (away from the water) approaching the 90s each day, and in the Cascade Valleys (East County) highs will near 90 to 100 ...read more

Peoples Bank Launches ‘Pigs in Pictures’ Treasure HuntThe annual promotion encourages people to support their local businesses while having fun.  Bellingham, WA – July 18, 2022 – Peoples Bank launched “Pigs in Pictures” today as an updated take on its annual piggy bank treasure hunt. Nearly 500 pigs, each containing $20.00, will be hidden throughout the Bank’s footprint in Chelan, Island, King, ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBurlington Public Library to begin Summer Hours on July 11  BURLINGTON, WA – Due to a temporary staff shortage, the Burlington Public Library is instituting new summer hours to begin on July 11 and last through September 1. Changes include a new closing time of 6:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The Summer Hours are:Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays: ...read more