Free, rapid, at-home Covid test kits available

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
The Say Yes! COVID Test At-Home Testing Challenge provides households with access to free, rapid COVID-19 test kits that they can self-administer and is now available in Skagit County. 

Farnsworth, McIlmoyle sworn in to School Board

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
Meredith McIlmoyle and Diana Farnsworth
Meredith McIlmoyle and Diana Farnsworth have been sworn in as newly elected school board members. 

COVID-19 vaccines for children: How parents are influenced by misinformation, and how they can counter it

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Since COVID-19 vaccines became available for children ages 5 to 11 in early November 2021, many families have been lining up to get their school-age kids vaccinated prior to holiday travel and gatherings.

How LA, Calling the Shots on School Vaccine Mandates, Can Lead the Way on Covid Rules

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
In the middle of a measles outbreak in 1977, the Los Angeles school system required students to be inoculated or stay out of class. Other school systems followed the practice. Will it work again now with COVID?

Police Blotter, December 3 - 10, 2021

Anacortes Police 13 minutes read
Looks like a half-dozen Anacortes teens saw and liked one of noted local artist the late Bill Mitchell’s murals and decided to walk off with it.

Why is inflation so high? Is it bad?

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
An economist answers 3 questions about soaring consumer prices.