Anacortes-SJI Ferries back to four boats

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Washington State Ferries set to start building ferry service back to pre-pandemic levels with the addition of a fourth boat in thre Anacortes/San Juan Islands.

Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, 2021, was hailed by the White House and advocates as a historic investment to improve internet access in America.

Slight upward trend in COVID cases in Skagit County

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Skagit has a total of 12,357 cases; an increase of 394 new cases since last Wednesday; Hospitalizations are at 701 total (increased by 23 since Wednesday), and 126 deaths (increased by 10).  

Police Blotter, November 5 - 11, 2021

Anacortes Police 13 minutes read
Anacortes Police are investigating the middle-of-the-night burglary of a collection of baseball cards from a secure room at a private home.

The ‘great resignation’ is a trend that began before the pandemic – and bosses need to get used to it

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Finding good employees has always been a challenge - but these days it’s harder than ever. And it is unlikely to improve anytime soon.

COVID numbers remain high in Skagit County

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
Skagit County says that in the past week, five more people died of COVID, another 30 new COVID patients have been hospitalized and 471 new cases reported.