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Skagit County to Begin Coronavirus Drive-Through Testing

Art Shotwell Apr. 24 2020 3 minutes read

Starting Monday, symptomatic individuals – and any healthcare workers or first responders – will be able to get tested for the presence of Coronavirus. That’s the goal of Skagit County’s new drive-through testing site in the east parking lot of Skagit Valley College, near McIntyre Hall.

Two Anacortes schools recognized for achievement

Art Shotwell Apr. 24 2020 2 minutes read

Two Anacortes schools were recently recognized for student achievement in standardized test results, preparedness, and gap-closing measures. 

Seniors With COVID-19 Show Unusual Symptoms, Doctors Say

Art Shotwell Apr. 24 2020 6 minutes read

Older bodies respond to infection in different ways. Seniors may sleep more or stop eating. They may be confused or dizzy. They might simply collapse.

The Other COVID Risks: How Race, Income, ZIP Code Influence Who Lives Or Dies

Art Shotwell Apr. 22 2020 11 minutes read

Federal officials have known for nearly a decade which counties are most likely to suffer devastation ― both in loss of lives and jobs ― in a pandemic.

Police Blotter, April 11 - 17, 2020

Anacortes Police Apr. 20 2020 5 minutes read

Police arrested a man after a 3am incident in which he climbed to an upper story door of a residence and began knocking, waking the occupants.

Anacortes Library Has Scheduled Events for National Library Week

Art Shotwell Apr. 20 2020 3 minutes read

Celebrate National Library Week with the Anacortes Public Library and the Anacortes community online! The staff at APL miss our patrons and we want to celebrate with you by offering virtual programs, events and more during National Library Week.

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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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