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.

When nurses at one Washington State hospital complained about having to use expired respirators, they allege that staff were ordered to remove stickers showing the equipment was years out of date.

Hospitals need to clear out patients who no longer need acute care. But nursing homes are alarmed at the prospect of taking patients who may have the coronavirus. “It’s a huge and very difficult issue,” said Cassie Sauer, president of the Washington State Hospital Association, whose members were hit early by the coronavirus.

Skagit County's Ham Radio Operators are staying connected, not in a virtual online setting like many people, but on the radio and are ready to serve as backup emergency communications.

As the number of coronavirus cases in Skagit County hits 99, now with three deaths, the Los Angeles Times tells the story our the Skagit Valley Chorale coronavirus cluster that has killed two Chorale members.