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Tuesday, May 30, 2023The Children's Museum of Skagit County is thrilled to be included in AAA Washington’s list of 10 Great Washington Children’s Museums! The PNW is fortunate to have SO MANY great Children’s Museums in the region and it is a real honor to be included amongst so many of their friends! Read the full article here.Categories: Community, Burlington Chamber Member, Press Release
Friday, May 26, 2023Burlington-based TRICO Companies has hired Randy Espinoza as BIM Assistant Manager and Steve Garka as Project Manager. Espinoza has over 15 years’ experience in 3D design in the oil and gas industry. Randy will work collaboratively with the BIM Manager to support and drive BIM (Building Information Modeling) / VDC (Visual Design Construction) services for project team members. He holds a Bachelor ...read moreCategories: Burlington Chamber Member, Press Release, Community
Wednesday, May 24, 2023Skagit County is looking for two members of the public interested in serving a two-year term on the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP)’s advisory Watershed Group. Washington State’s VSP enables an enrolled county to protect and restore riparian streams and other critical areas on agricultural land through new voluntary programs and coordination of existing programs, instead of new ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, May 24, 2023(Mount Vernon, Wash.) –– Skagit Valley College will host the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division I oral argument hearings on June 1. SVC was initially approached by SVC alumna, Judge Cecily C. Hazelrigg, who received her Associate in Technical Arts from SVC in Paralegal Studies, to host the appellate court hearings in an effort to foster a better understanding of the justice system ...read moreCategories: Burlington Chamber Member, Events, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 23, 2023Skagit County is in the process of developing an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan to guide when and where mobility improvements need to be made. An ADA transition plan is one of the federally mandated requirements for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This plan focuses on pedestrian facilities in the Public Right-of-Way ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, May 23, 2023View as Webpage Join Community Action of Skagit County and local Chambers of Commerce at the Mount Vernon Resource Center on June 8 from 5-6:30pm. Learn how we stabilize lives, equip people to meet their goals, and build a stronger, more equitable Skagit County.Tour the renovated Community Action offices and service delivery areas.Enjoy great food, beverages and ...read moreCategories: Burlington Chamber Member, Community, Events, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, May 22, 2023Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has revised its 2023 mid-cycle update to the multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is a joint effort between Skagit County, local and tribal governments, and community partners including Dike and Draining Districts and Skagit PUD. The revision has updated Initiative #8 of Skagit County’s portion of the ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, May 22, 2023(Mount Vernon, Wash.) –– Toyota Lift Northwest, a forklift dealership from Kent, Wash. has donated a $30,000 8FBCU32 Electric Forklift with a 6500-pound load capacity and a 208 3-phase charger to the Skagit Valley College Diesel Power Technology program. This dealership’s generosity and dedication to partnering with colleges in the northwest region will allow students in the SVC program ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Burlington Chamber Member, Education, Press Release
Friday, May 19, 2023Skagit County Public Works has published its 2022 Farmland Legacy Annual Report, chronicling the County’s work protecting local farmland in the past year and over the past quarter century. The report presents data in bite-sized articles and graphic formats that can help provide insight into the role of agriculture in our county and the impacts of protected farmland in preserving agricultural ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, May 19, 2023The annual Skagit County Point-in-Time (PIT) count took place on January 26, 2023, led by Community Action of Skagit County in partnership with Skagit County Public Health, many community partners, and dozens of volunteers. The purpose of the PIT count is to estimate the number people experiencing homelessness in Skagit County based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, May 19, 2023HomePlace Burlington Memory Care would like to invite you to a free deep drive webinar into the benefits of the Montessori methods we embrace and bring to life in our community. We will be joined by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia to have the important conversation on how to promote independence by tapping into remaining abilities through Montessori. Our webinar will be on June ...read moreCategories: Burlington Chamber Member, Events, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, May 19, 2023Skagit County is seeking an applicant to fill a vacant seat on the Boundary Review Board (BRB), a body that provides local, independent review of certain actions proposed by cities, towns, and special purpose districts (e.g. water, sewer districts, etc.) in accordance with RCW 36.93. The actions that most come before the Board are annexations. The BRB consists of five total volunteer members who ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Friday, May 19, 2023Sedro Woolley, WA—Several projects with helicopter support will begin this season in the Stephen Mather Wilderness as snow levels recede. Time and distance of flights over and around wilderness will be minimized whenever possible. Flight dates are subject to change depending on weather and other safety factors. June and July: Bear Creek Fire Rehabilitation Located in the northern ...read moreCategories: Events, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, May 18, 2023Congratulations to our Burlington Chamber Ambassador of the Month, Jodi Rose! The Burlington Chamber sat down with Cameron to learn a little bit more about her:How long have you been with the Peoples Bank?I have been with Peoples Bank for 7 years and hope to retire there down the road. I’ve been in banking for 27 years.Why did you choose to become an Ambassador? I wanted to work alongside and ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Fun Facts, Press Release, Burlington Chamber Member, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, May 17, 2023The Snohomish County and Skagit County Departments of Emergency Management have an exciting opportunity to equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills to navigate one of nature's most unpredictable and powerful forces – flooding. We are thrilled to announce (AWR 362): Flooding Hazards: Science & Preparedness to help prepare our area for winter flooding. We encourage you to sign up and be part ...read moreCategories: Events, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 16, 2023EDASC’s next Skagit County Job Fair is set for Wednesday, June 21, at the Northwest Career & Technical Academy. Employers can now reserve their spot at the fair. There is no cost to participate. To take part, employers must have three current job openings and be located in Skagit County or be an EDASC Investor. Hurry, registration is limited to 50 employers, and spots fill quickly. To ...read moreCategories: Community, Events, Burlington Chamber Member, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2023Leadership Skagit alumni and friends of the program are invited to attend the Class of 2023 graduation dinner June 6 at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge. Networking starts at 5:15 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m. A no-host bar will be available. Tickets are $75 and can be reserved here. Reservation deadline is May 30. Come help celebrate the hard work of this year’s class of Leadership Skagit ...read moreCategories: Events, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 16, 2023Date: May 11, 2023 Contact: Fire Chief Ed Tjeerdsma | 360-757-2891 | etjeerdsma@skagitfire6.com Board of Fire Commissioners passes fire levy lid lift resolutionBallot measure to appear on the November general election ballot BURLINGTON, WASH. — Skagit County Fire District No. 6 Board of Fire Commissioners passed a resolution to place a fire levy ...read moreCategories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Monday, May 15, 2023New solid waste rates will go into effect starting June 1, 2023:General solid waste at the Skagit County Transfer and Recycling Station and the Sauk Transfer Station will increase from $103 to $105 per ton.The minimum charge for residential waste disposal will remain at $20. Recycling and household hazardous waste drop-off will remain free for households, and rates at the Clear Lake Compactor ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Monday, May 15, 2023Berry Days Lawn Mower RacesSaturday, June 17 | Starts at 1:30pm Are you a lawn boss? Show us your skills! Lawn Mower Races are back in Burlington! Get your mowers runnin’ and meet us on the speedway (across from Rotary Park) on Saturday, June 17. This community event will be epic, so come join in the fun! Racers: advanced registration is required: Early registration by June 2/ $10 Register ...read moreCategories: Burlington Chamber Member, Community, Events, Fun Facts, Press Release
Monday, May 15, 2023Touch-A-TruckWednesday, June 28 | 10am-1pm Got a BIG RIG? Share it with the community at our upcoming Touch-A-Truck event. We are looking for volunteers to share their public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, and delivery rigs with the kids and their parents. Your vehicle provides the chance for kids of all ages to see, touch, and explore trucks of all ...read moreCategories: Burlington Chamber Member, Community, Events, Fun Facts, Press Release
Monday, May 15, 2023Skagit County and consultant, KPFF, are nearing the completion of a ferry fare rate study for the Guemes Island Ferry. Since 2018, farebox revenue has not met the revenue target, and the County has not pursued an increase in fares for operational costs since 2015. The County has undertaken this project to ensure the current level of ferry service and to be proactive in addressing financial ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, April 10, 2023We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through June 30th, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will be divvied up. Find out more about Target Circle here: ...read moreCategories: Burlington Chamber Member, Fun Facts, Press Release, Community, Fundraising