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Countywide Stage 2 Air Quality Burn Ban Ends

The Northwest Clean Air Agency will end the Stage 2 Burn Ban for Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties at noon on Tuesday because air quality has improved as shifting winds clear out wildfire smoke.

Want to help Maui’s animals after the wildfires? Send cash, not kibble

Animal shelters and other organizations that support pets and their owners after disasters will still need help months after the media has moved on.

Air Quality Expected to Deteriorate

Did you notice a red tinge in the air Saturday morning? Could be wildfire smoke. Air quality for Anacortes and Skagit County is expected to deteriorate over this weekend, though it started out as Good this morning.

Lake Campbell Closed Due to Elevated Levels of Toxic Blue Green Algae

Lake Campbell is closed until further notice due to high Microcystin levels (toxic blue green algae).

Northwest Clean Air Agency Issues Air Quality Burn Ban in Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties

The Northwest Clean Air Agency is calling a Stage 2 air quality burn ban for Skagit, Whatcom, and Island counties because high levels of harmful wildfire smoke are forecast to severely impact local air quality for the next few days.

Samish Bay joins other areas in closure for Recreational Shellfish Harvest

Due to recent samples of shellfish containing elevated levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins, Samish Bay has been closed for recreational harvesting of all shellfish species.

Anacortes School District is offering advertising opportunities and sponsorships

The Anacortes School District recently launched a sponsorship and advertising program, following policy adoption by the school board to allow advertising on some district properties.