Covid cases continue downward trend in Skagit County

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
Skagit County is continuing to see a decline in new cases, but hospitalization rates are still quite high.

Police Blotter, January 28 - February 3, 2022

Anacortes Police 7 minutes read
Anacortes police are investigating the cutting and theft of at least three live madrone trees from the east side of the Cap Sante Lookout.

Bounties and Bonuses Leave Small Hospitals Behind in Staffing Wars

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
A hospital in Wisconsin sued to keep seven employees from taking jobs with a competitor. A health system in South Dakota is offering nurses $40,000 signing bonuses. Facilities with fewer resources are finding it difficult or impossible to compete for health care workers.

5 strategies employers can use to address workplace mental health issues

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Many workers – especially those like nurses, doctors and teachers – are reporting elevated levels of anxiety, depression and sleeping problems.

ASD and APD respond to violent threat

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The Anacortes School District (ASD) and the Anacortes Police Department (APD) have investigated a student’s social media post stating that the student is considering harming others at Anacortes High School.

Skagit County COVID cases may be leveling off

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Based on the state's 7-day projection, it appears that Skagit County cases may be leveling off or declining, though it is still too early to tell. County hospitalization rates continue to remain high.