Anxious about going out into the world? You're not alone, but there's help

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
It’s the moment we thought we were all waiting for…or is it? We were cautiously optimistic about the end of the pandemic in view of increasing vaccine availability and decreasing case numbers after the peak in January.

When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
A pediatrician answers 5 questions parents are asking.

Police Blotter, March 27 - April 1, 2021

Anacortes Police 7 minutes read
Anacortes Police this week recovered a vehicle that had been reported stolen in late February after someone recognized a photo of the stolen vehicle online.

Here's how to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble and transition back to being with others

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Pilar’s parents took all the recommended precautions to shield her from the dangers of COVID-19. They stayed at home, away from family, friends and group activities. Pilar had remained in virtual schooling throughout the pandemic as a first and then second grader.

A pandemic lesson: Older adults need to go back to their doctor and make preventive care a top priority

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
Older people have borne a higher burden of illness and death from COVID-19, with people 65 and older experiencing higher rates of hospitalization and death. That’s only part of the sad story, however.

COVID-19 Case Counts in Skagit County Showing Upward Trend

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Daily COVID-19 case counts in Skagit County have been trending upward over the past several days, with daily new cases in the double-digits for the first time in nearly two weeks.