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Access the Anacortes Museum from home

Art Shotwell Mar. 24 2020 2 minutes read

While the Anacortes Museum facilities are closed indefinitely to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, many museum resources are available on their website.

First COVID-19 Death of Skagit County Resident

Art Shotwell Mar. 23 2020 1 minute read

A woman who was related to the cluster of COVID-19 cases in Skagit County that was reported last Saturday has become the first Skagit County resident to die of the coronavirus disease, according to Skagit County Public Health. The individual was a female in her 80s. 

Police Blotter, March 14 - 20, 2020

Anacortes Police Mar. 23 2020 5 minutes read

Officers took a 14-year-old boy into custody after he flashed a weapon at a van driver on Commercial Ave.

A Mayoral Directive from Mayor Laurie Gere

Art Shotwell Mar. 23 2020 7 minutes read

Social Distancing Saves Lives: For City of Anacortes residents and business owners. Please stay home and limit interactions with others. Do your part to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

CDC Coronavirus Testing Decision Likely To Haunt Nation For Months To Come

Art Shotwell Mar. 23 2020 8 minutes read

As the novel coronavirus snaked its way across the globe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early February distributed 200 test kits it had produced to more than 100 public health labs run by states and counties nationwide.

Coronavirus Numbers Continue to Go Up Here

Art Shotwell Mar. 22 2020 1 minute read

The numbers continue to climb as the county investigates a COVID-19 cluster and confirm a resident of Chandler's Square, an Anacortes retirement community tested positive. As of Sunday, 34 cases have been confirmed in Skagit County, and five people have been hospitalized. But, still no deaths here.

Resident of an Anacortes Retirement Community Tests Positive for COVID-19

Art Shotwell Mar. 22 2020 2 minutes read

 A resident of the Chandler’s Square Retirement Community in Anacortes has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is hospitalized at Island Hospital and is expected to be released to stay with a family member, where they will remain in isolation. One additional resident is hospitalized and being evaluated.

More Coronavirus Cases in Skagit

Art Shotwell Mar. 21 2020 1 minute read

Skagit County reports a slight increase in the number of coronavirus cases on Saturday, with the total at 28, with four people having been hospitalized. Still no deaths reported here. This follows the report that the county is investigating a cluster of recently confirmed COVID-19 cases that has been traced to a group meeting of approximately 60 people in early March.

Skagit County Investigating COVID-19 Cluster

Art Shotwell Mar. 21 2020 2 minutes read

Skagit County Public Health is investigating a cluster of recently confirmed COVID-19 cases that has been traced to a group meeting of approximately 60 people in early March. Case investigation indicates that more than half of attendees who were at this gathering are now confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19. 

Washington State Reopens Health Insurance Marketplace

Art Shotwell Mar. 21 2020 7 minutes read

Washington state and at least eight other states are offering their uninsured residents another opportunity to sign up for a health plan this year as they seek new ways to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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