Skagit County COVID Update: May 25, 2022

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Two new COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Skagit County this week. Meanwhile, Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 13 percent since last week and the 7-day hospitalization rate increased by 63 percent. 

Anacortes Superintendent responds to Texas school shooting

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
In a statement released Wednesday morning, Anacortes School Superintendent Justin Irish offeres condolences and reinforces district policies designed to protect Anacortes students.

Replacement theory isn’t new – 3 things to know about how this once-fringe conspiracy has become more mainstream

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
The recent grocery store mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, is placing a spotlight on white supremacy.

Veterans Memorial Plaza open on Memorial Day

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The plaza will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 30.

Impending demise of Roe v. Wade puts a spotlight on a major privacy risk: Your phone reveals more about you than you think

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
If people want to travel incognito to an abortion clinic, they need to plan their trip the way a CIA operative might.

Police Blotter, May 13 - 19, 2022

Anacortes Police 6 minutes read
Two attempts to steal food and drink from grocery stores reported this week. One failed attempt amounted to over $700.