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Police Blotter, October 16 - 21, 2021

Anacortes Police Oct. 25 2021 9 minutes read
Anacortes Police are investigating the theft of a bronze sculpture worth $10,000  along with other items from a private residence.

An infectious disease expert explains new federal rules on ‘mix-and-match’ vaccine booster shots

Art Shotwell Oct. 25 2021 6 minutes read
Many Americans now have the green light to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster – and the flexibility to receive a different brand than the original vaccine they received.

Early Holiday Market Scheduled

Art Shotwell Oct. 25 2021 1 minute read
Frannie Bigge with RhinoCat Designs will host the November Holiday Market taking place at Buxton’s (formerly known as the Kennelly Keys building) on Nov. 5-7, 2021, and featuring over a dozen of local makers, artists, and more.

School District Meets Vaccine Mandate

Art Shotwell Oct. 18 2021 2 minutes read
The Anacortes School District says it is in compliance with Washington state’s vaccination mandate, which requires that all state employees be vaccinated against COVID19, or have an approved exemption, by October 18. 

What Will It Take to Boost Vaccinations? The Scene From Kentucky’s Back Roads

Oct. 18 2021 11 minutes read
With Kentucky in the grip of a covid surge, public health workers are taking their vaccination campaign house to house and church to church, trying to outmaneuver the fantastical tales spread on social media and everyday hurdles of hardship and isolation.

City Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer to Retire

Art Shotwell Oct. 13 2021 2 minutes read
After more than 17 years serving the City of Anacortes Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer has announced his retirement effective shortly after the first of the coming year.

Vaccination against COVID-19 supports a healthy pregnancy by protecting both mother and child

Art Shotwell Oct. 13 2021 6 minutes read
Data is hard to listen to when it conflicts with our gut feelings, but that can be when people need it the most. In this case, the data is clear: COVID-19 poses a significant threat to both the mother and child, and vaccination can help mitigate that risk.

Skagit County Reports 10,000 COVID-19 Cases and 100 Deaths

Art Shotwell Oct. 13 2021 2 minutes read
According to the WA Department of Health Data Dashboard, on Saturday, October 9, Skagit County surpassed a cumulative total of 10,000 COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. The day prior - October 8 - Skagit County reported its 100th death due to the virus.

Police Blotter, September 30 - October 7, 2021

Anacortes Police Oct. 11 2021 11 minutes read
A 62-year-old Anacortes man was defrauded out of $23,000 he sent via wire transfer to a woman he met online.

Skagit Climate Talks

Art Shotwell Oct. 11 2021 1 minute read
The Skagit Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby and Friends of Skagit Beaches have scheduled a talk this week on what has changed in the latest climate assesment.

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