Barbara Dreyfuss died March 1 after contracting COVID-19 at a Kirkland, Wash. nursing home. Her earlier decision to document her final wishes may offer an example for families as the deadly virus spurs interest in end-of-life care.

Yesterday we saw a spike in coronavirus cases in Skagit County. Today, there's a jump in hospitalizations from nine yesterday to 13 today. The case total sits at 128 today with no new deaths reported.

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on us as all, but one thing we can still do is enjoy great food from our local restaurants. If you have a craving for food from a restaurant – order it up – the restaurants listed here will be offering Curbside Delivery (CD), Home Delivery (D), Family Meals (F), and/or meals To-Go (T).

 Families are weighing the challenges of providing home care with the isolation or potential danger of leaving folks in senior housing or long-term care.

Skagit County on Monday confirmed 22 new COVID-19 cases since Sunday in what appears to be the largest day-to-day increase since counting started here.

This week’s police blotter includes several reports of theft, including not just food but also alcohol, from local grocery stores.