A string of crashes involving icy road conditions were investigated by the Police this week.

An unoccupied Anacortes Police vehicle and another vehicle were damaged by a hit-and-run driver during snowy and icy conditions on Wednesday night.

Anacortes Police report that a minivan sustained damage when it slid across a street and slammed into a curb.

Skagit County Public Health reports the first three confirmed flu-related deaths in the county for this flu season. Two of the deaths were males, and one of the three deaths was an individual younger than 65. 

When a police officer stopped a driver for using her cellphone, the officer discovered the driver didn’t have a drivers license or a vehicle registration.

Island County Sheriff and Swinomish Tribal Police are co-hosting a health and well-being training for all 1st Responders in March.