Skagit County COVID Update, June 8, 2022

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 3 percent since last week and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 15 percent.

Patients Seek Mental Health Care From Their Doctor But Find Health Plans Standing in the Way

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
Despite a consensus that patients should be able to get mental health care from primary care doctors, insurance policies and financial incentives may not support that.

Changes are coming to school meals nationwide – an expert in food policy explains

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
For the two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public schools have been able to provide free meals for all students, including to-go meals in the summer. But on June 30, 2022, the federal waivers that expanded the school lunch program will expire.

School mental health resources critical to ensuring safe school environments

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
Whenever a mass shooting takes place in schools, public discussion often focuses on laws or policies that might have prevented the tragedy. But averting school violence needs more than gun policy.

Burlington business supports "Welcome Back Skagit" campaign

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Image360 Burlington is partnering with the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and the Burlington Chamber of Commerce to provide businesses with free signs to help announce to the public that they are officially open for business.

Police Blotter, May 28 - June 2, 2022

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
Anacortes police said an 88-year old man made it out of his house as a fire burned in outside walls.