NW Plus Credit Union Highlights Consumer Vigilance During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Everett, Wash. (October 1, 2025) ā In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, NW Plus Credit Union is urging consumers to take a more active role in protecting their personal and financial information in an increasingly digital environment. As cyber threats grow in complexity and frequencyāparticularly with the integration of artificial intelligence into social engineering tacticsācredit unions and financial institutions are emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility in
County Commissioners to Host Annual Budget Meetings
Skagit County Commissioners Budget Meetings
PRESS RELEASESeptember 23, 2025 ContactJenn Rogers, Communications Managerjrogers@co.skagit.wa.us360-416-1300 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESkagit County Commissioners to Host Annual Budget Meetings The Skagit Board of County Commissioners will host a series of budget work sessions over the next two weeks with each department and elected office to discuss 2026 budget requests. These work sessions are open to the public either in-person in the Commissionerās Hearing Room at 1800
Planning Commission Agritourism Work Session
Planning Commission to Host Work Session on Agritourism Code Amendments Community Members, Skagit County is conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid format. A hybrid meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will continue reviewing agritourism code changes from the Community Advisory Group and Agricultural Advisory Board. Documents for the Planning Commission work session can be viewed by visiting the project website
How Small Businesses are Winning with New Tax Law
September 16, 2025 Chamber Bulletin KEY TAKEAWAYāPro-growth tax reform gives small businesses the clarity they need to invest in their workers and communities. How Small Businesses are Winning with New Tax LawPro-growth tax reform passed in July is already having positive impacts on small businesses. Members of the U.S. Chamber Small Business Council describe how they are investing, innovating, and driving economic growth. āWhy it matters: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides the
Proposed 2026 workersā comp rate increase would help pay for rising cost of coverage
Proposed 2026 workersā comp rate increase would help pay for rising cost of coverageSept. 16, 2025#25-24TUMWATER ā The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is proposing a 4.9 percent rise in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workersā compensation insurance in 2026.The increase would help pay for the rising cost of providing benefits when a worker is injured on the job. The proposed increase is less than what L&I projects it will need to cover 2026 claim costs. As it
Local Beer, Bites & Bands at Skagit Farm to Pint
From barley to brewing, the Skagit Valley's agricultural story comes full circle this September at the nation's premier regional beer and food festival, the SKAGIT FARM TO PINT FEST. Skagit Valley Malting is donating its craft malt directly to participating brewers, creating a farm-to-pint experience where every sip and bite tells the story of the Pacific Northwest's fertile landscape. Local chefs are crafting bites from ingredients cultivated by over 25 Skagit farms to pair with each beer and
WECU Awards $125,000 to Educational Programs in Whatcom and Skagit Counties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Keith Mader, WECU360-756-7709keith.mader@wecu.com WECU Awards $125,000 to Educational Programs in Whatcom and Skagit CountiesBELLINGHAM, WA (September 9, 2025) ā WECU is excited to announce the recipients of its Education First Grant Program, which provides a total of $125,000 in funding over two years. These grants will empower organizations that are making a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and families in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. The four recipients of this
Governor Ferguson, Democratic Congressional leaders urge extension of critical affordable health ca
Governor Ferguson, Democratic Congressional leaders urge extension of critical affordable health care tax creditsOn Jan. 1 at least 80,000 Washingtonians could lose health care if ACAās Enhanced Premium Tax Credits are allowed to expire BELLEVUE ā At a press event Friday, Governor Bob Ferguson joined members of Congress at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue to warn Washingtonians about the federal governmentās latest threat to health care access and affordability. Unless Congress extends them, the
Shaping the Future of Tourism in Skagit Valley: Join the Conversation
Skagit Tourism Bureau and State of Washington Tourism are convening local stakeholders to collaborate on a vision, plan and strategies for a thriving, sustainable regional tourism economy. Community events begin October 1st! Learn more and register today: https://industry.stateofwatourism.com/rts-skagit-valley/ Program Dates: Oct. 1 ā Future of Tourism Visioning Workshop (La Conner) The Visioning Workshop provides a platform to help communities identify their sense of place and
Recreational Shellfish Harvest Closures Issued in Skagit County Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
PRESS RELEASE September 10, 2025 Contact Environmental Health eh@co.skagit.wa.us 360-416-1500FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERecreational Shellfish Harvest Closures Issued in Skagit County Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Toxins Due to recent samples of shellfish containing elevated levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins (in exceedance of 80 micrograms PSP/100 grams of shellfish tissue), the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) has closed recreational harvest for all
Skagit County Creates Temporary Technical Advisory Group to Evaluate Guemes Ferry Replacement Option
PRESS RELEASE September 10, 2025 Contact Jenn Rogers, Communications Manager jrogers@co.skagit.wa.us 360-416-1300FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESkagit County Creates Temporary Technical Advisory Group to Evaluate Guemes Ferry Replacement Options The Skagit Board of County Commissioners (Board) is convening a temporary technical advisory group (TAG) to evaluate and recommend options for replacement of the Guemes Island ferry. Since 2013, Skagit County has been studying options for replacement of the Guemes
Skagit County Commissioners to Host Senior Services Budget Meetings
PRESS RELEASE September 9, 2025 Contact Jenn Rogers, Communications Manager jrogers@co.skagit.wa.us 360-416-1300FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESkagit County Commissioners to Host Senior Services Budget Meetings The Skagit Board of County Commissioners hosted a proclamation today to recognize September as National Senior Center Month. The Board was heartened to see the Skagit County community attending the proclamation signing to show their support of our seniors and the importance of senior center
North Cascades National Park Perry Fire Monday Update
North Cascades National Park Service Complex News Release Contact: NOCA Public Affairs Office Perry Fire Monday Update SEDRO WOOLLEY, Wash. ā Fire behavior moderated over the weekend due to cooler temperatures with light rains across the area, slowing the spread of fire. The Perry Fire is estimated at 1,557 acres with moderate backing and flanking. Over the weekend the Type-1 Whiskeytown Wildland Fire Module installed hoses and sprinklers in Little Beaver boat-in Camp area. Aerial support was
A Small Business Ownerās Guide to Video Marketing That Works
Video isnāt the future anymoreāitās the present, and itās knocking loudly on the doors of small businesses everywhere. What used to be the domain of glossy corporate campaigns is now accessible with a smartphone, a few editing tools, and a clear purpose. For business owners juggling budgets, schedules, and customer demands, video might seem like one more task on a crowded list. But used wisely, it doesnāt just check a boxāit builds trust, expands reach, and breathes personality into a brand that words
