COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination to Begin Again at Skagit County Fairgrounds

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
Beginning Monday, August 30, Skagit County will once again be operating a COVID-19 testing and vaccination site at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.
 

Students from struggling economic backgrounds sent home with food for the weekend have improved test scores, study finds

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
Local food banks operated by Feeding America work with schools and community members to identify the most needy students and make sure they have enough food for the weekend.

What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
Full FDA approval is a milestone that may help build confidence among the vaccine hesitant about the safety of the vaccines. 

Police Blotter, August 13 - 19, 2021

Anacortes Police 8 minutes read
A teenager got off easy after being tracked by a police officer at 105 miles per hour on Highway 20 late Saturday night.

If the Unvaccinated Want to Work, They Face a Series of Hurdles

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
As employers create safety protocols for workers who refuse vaccination, we ask experts if they really work. Or is the point to pressure employees into getting a shot?

The US is taking a bite out of its food insecurity – here’s one way to scrap the problem altogether

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to permanently increase the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits by 25% above pre-pandemic levels in October 2021.