Should my child get the COVID-19 vaccine? 7 questions answered by a pediatric infectious disease expert

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Though researchers are still learning how well the vaccine can help prevent spread, vaccination is still an important way to limit infecting people who are not yet eligible for the vaccine, like younger children.

What’s New for Spring & Summer Dining in Anacortes

5 minutes read
Nothing beats spending a few days exploring the area’s gorgeous parks and beaches, hiking, or taking a kayak tour.

Everyone 12 and older now eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has officially expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 12 years of age and older.

Can schools require COVID-19 vaccines for students?

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
With the first COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for adolescents, ages 12 and up, a big question looms: Will students be required to get the vaccine before returning to their classrooms in the fall?

How Schools Can Help Kids Heal After the Pandemic’s Uncertainty

10 minutes read
Kai Humphrey, 9, has been learning from home for more than a year. He badly misses his Washington, D.C., elementary school, along with his friends and the bustle of the classroom.

School District to host town hall on reopening plans

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The school district has scheduled an open, public meeting to describe changes planned for classes.