City cancels all garbage collection this week

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
The city has announced it will not do any garbage pickup this week because of the current weather conditions. Garbage collection will resume next Monday, Jan. 3 if weather conditions permit.

Police Blotter, December 8 - 16, 2021

Anacortes Police 10 minutes read
The city parks department removed a shrine from the community forest after the Anacortes Police investigated an initial report.

City Prepares for Snow on Monday

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
With a chance of snow in the forecast, there may be changes to Anacortes solid waste pick up next week. 

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.