Skagit County’s drive-thru COVID-19 test site will reopen Thursday under limited hours, after being closed for nearly a week because of poor air quality.
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Skagit County’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site will remain closed at least through Wednesday, amid continued concerns over poor air quality.
Skagit County's drive-thru COVID-19 testing site remained closed Monday because of poor air quality.
Though local COVID-19 infection rates are declining, health officials warn that the region is not out of the woods yet.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced couples and bridal businesses to rethink weddings.
BURLINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic has brought plenty of changes — and more than enough challenges — to the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, but the organization is continuing to place cats, dogs and other small animals to those who want a furry friend.
Skagit County Public Health temporarily shut down its drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Thursday due to an unhealthy amount of smoke in the air.
Skagit County is changing hours at its drive-thru COVID-19 testing site, improving access for people who work during regular business hours.
Fewer new cases of COVID-19 were reported in August than in the month prior, but Skagit County is still far from meeting state goals.
State and local officials said on Wednesday their recommendations for who should get tested for COVID-19 have not changed in light of new federal guidance on testing announced earlier this week.
Nursing homes were hit earliest and hardest by COVID-19, as the coronavirus swept through facilities and killed many.
MOUNT VERNON — A new courtroom is allowing Skagit County Superior Court to hold jury trials for the first time since March.
A Skagit County health advisory group is preparing for life after COVID-19, and how systems can be rebuilt so they are focused on recovery and equity.
Bowling alleys may reopen to league bowlers only and participants are required to wear face coverings and not share equipment, Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday.
Skagit County’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will be restricted beginning Aug. 31 to those who live or work in the county.
About halfway through August, new COVID-19 cases are roughly on par with July — Skagit County's worst month of the pandemic.
While most students in Skagit County prepare to start the school year with online-only instruction, some will be heading back into classrooms.
Members of Skagit County’s congressional delegation agree that more COVID-19 relief funding is needed.
Two more Skagit County school boards approved Monday plans to begin the school year mostly online.
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners gave approval Monday for $809,000 in grants to help local businesses and nonprofits survive as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Bowling alleys may be forced to close permanently if the state doesn’t adjust COVID-19 restrictions to allow them to reopen, say those involved in the industry.
Hiking trails are the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Skagit County resident has contracted a rare condition connected with COVID-19, according to the state Department of Health.
Families may be able to see their loved ones at long-term care facilities as soon as next week, according to a new plan from Gov. Jay Inslee.
Gov. Jay Inslee during a news conference Wednesday encouraged that school districts plan for online-only education this fall.
BURLINGTON — The Burlington-Edison School Board on Monday night approved a home-based learning plan that will have most of the school district’s students learning online in the fall.
Gov. Jay Inslee released guidance Monday on new restrictions being placed on gyms and fitness centers.
As they await more statewide COVID-19 restrictions, the owners of gyms and fitness centers in Skagit County are taking things day by day.
New limits on restaurants and bars that began Thursday include a 10 p.m. cut-off for alcoholic drinks and no dining inside with nonhousehold members.
The state’s top public health doctor shared Wednesday a little good news in the fight against COVID-19.
There have been 18 new COVID-19 cases in Skagit County over the past two days, according to data from county Public Health.
Tighter COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and health clubs, set to take effect Thursday, have been delayed.
MOUNT VERNON — Though several days remain in July, the month has already accounted for the largest number of COVID-19 cases and second largest tally of related hospitalizations in Skagit County.
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon School District announced Monday that when school resumes in the fall most instruction will take place online.
After thousands suddenly lost their jobs in early spring, employment in Skagit County is increasing, but experts caution the situation is precarious as rising numbers of COVID-19 cases could bring new restrictions and shutdowns, and school closures and a child care shortage complicate return…
A handful of Skagit County farms are offering U-pick berries this season with COVID-19 modifications in place, while others are not opening their fields to the public but are providing other ways to buy berries.
Mount Vernon’s sales tax revenue continues to beat staff’s dire predictions for the COVID-19 pandemic.
New restrictions will begin taking effect next week, aimed at reducing contact between people as COVID-19 cases in Washington continue to climb.
Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday in Skagit County, according to data from county Public Health.
The deadline is approaching for small businesses in Skagit County to apply for a COVID-19 relief program aimed at protecting jobs and supporting struggling companies.
Skagit County had 50 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, continuing the increase in the virus’ spread.
LA CONNER — Nine businesses in La Conner — including two restaurants, an art gallery, and multiple retail shops — have permanently closed or are closing, all but one citing COVID-19 as the reason for their closures.
Latino business leaders in Skagit County shared how they are implementing COVID-19 safety protocols as they work to keep employees and customers safe.
In response to rising cases of COVID-19 in Skagit County, Burlington will once again close several of its parks facilities, Mayor Steve Sexton announced in a July 16 letter.
After a relatively quiet June and having no COVID-19 deaths since May 18, Skagit County has reported two deaths in about a week’s time.
About 1,800 Skagit County businesses and nonprofits received federal loans to help them cover expenses and pay employees during the pandemic, with a majority of funds reaching smaller to medium-size businesses, according to data released by the Small Business Administration this month.
ANACORTES — The city of Anacortes will not host its “Open Streets” event downtown this weekend due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Skagit County.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb, local and state officials are urging people to refocus on efforts to battle the spread of COVID-19.
Skagit Public Health leadership is skeptical that Skagit County will be ready to fully reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
A Mount Vernon nursing home is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 among residents and employees, Skagit County confirmed in a press release Monday.
Snohomish County isn’t moving onto Phase 3 anytime soon, local and state officials announced recently. And if new COVID-19 cases continue to increase, local health officials said it’s possible the county could drop back into Phase 1.
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Snohomish County could drop back into Phase 1 if new COVID-19 cases continue to increase, local officials conceded Tuesday.
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Imagine it: football players wearing masks during the coin flip, or volleyball players sitting on the bench 6 feet apart rather than being bunched up.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — With its rusty pipes, temporary walls and maze-like classrooms, Evergreen Elementary School has long posed a challenge for the Sedro-Woolley School District.
On the second day Washingtonians were required to wear face coverings in public to reduce the spread of COVID-19, most in Skagit County appeared to be complying with the order.
Skagit County’s Hispanic population is suffering disproportionately from COVID-19.
Gyms and fitness centers have faced special challenges in reopening to their members in Phase 2 of the governor’s Safe Start plan.
Skagit County has not controlled the spread of COVID-19 sufficiently enough to be eligible to advance to Phase 3 of the governor’s Safe Start plan.
Snohomish County isn’t ready yet to apply for Phase 3 of the state’s “Safe Start” reopening plan. In addition, health officials said they urge the 70 people who attended a party in Stanwood where one was positive with the coronavirus to get tested.
As Skagit County’s thrift stores reopen, they’re adjusting their operations to accept items that couldn’t be donated while the stores were shut down.
The Skagit Valley Casino Resort is set to reopen at 10 a.m Wednesday, about 100 days after it closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
OLYMPIA — Washington state will require people to wear facial coverings in public settings, under a statewide public health order announced by Gov. Jay Inslee in response to ongoing COVID-related health concerns.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers is offering free COVID-19 testing two days a week at its Mount Vernon medical clinic on LaVenture Road.
Snohomish County logged 77 new COVID-19 cases on Monday — the largest one-day tally since early April. In addition, officials are investigating a large party over the weekend with more than 50 people where one of the guests was symptomatic for COVID-19 and later tested positive.
Libraries throughout Skagit County recently began offering curbside service after months of being unable to check out books, movies and other materials to patrons because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state Department of Ecology is taking comment on emerging plans to clean up legacy contamination left beneath Sedro-Woolley’s Hammer Heritage Square from decades of underground petroleum storage including during operation as a gas station.
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Kylie Hayton, a softball outfielder at the University of Montana, was playing in an early-season series in Phoenix when she heard people talking about a new disease — something called "coronavirus."
The Class of 2020 has had to endure some of the most unprecedented obstacles imaginable, and yet, perseverance and persistence are finally being rewarded.
n The Anacortes City Council will meet by telephone at 6 p.m. Monday, June 22. Call 1-312-757-3121, access code 373-576-877.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all school districts are holding their school board meetings electronically. Therefore, all districts ask that public comment be delivered electronically or dropped off at district offices. For information, visit district websites.
ANACORTES — Some drew their favorite movie characters as doctors and firefighters, others wrote messages of “thank you” and “your kindness matters.”
Since the pandemic began, local organizations have stepped up their work with farmworkers in Skagit County through educational outreach on COVID-19 with the goal to overcome language and cultural barriers.
MOUNT VERNON — Demonstrators held a rally late Friday afternoon in Mount Vernon in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and to condemn racism and police brutality.
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Island County is officially in Phase 3 of the state’s COVID-19 Safe Start plan recovery plan. State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved Island County’s application Friday morning, three days after the county submitted its application.
Skagit County needs to have no more than 32 new COVID-19 cases in a 14-day span to be eligible to apply for Phase 3 of the governor’s Safe Start plan.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are climbing again in Skagit County, causing county Public Health staff to express concern that moving to the next phase of reopening may be delayed.
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As expected, Island County is applying to enter Phase 3 of the state’s COVID-19 Safe Start plan recovery plan.
Local food banks seeing more demand because of COVID-19 will receive more staples such as pasta, stews and soups thanks to a donation by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Island County had no active COVID-19 cases as of Friday, and officials planned to consider applying for Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Stanwood is offering businesses up to $10,000 in grant money to help them reopen.
MOUNT VERNON — To the doctors, nurses and others who have continued to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount Vernon High School students have a message: Thank you.
Usually businesses at the eastern end of Skagit County look forward to June, which brings an influx of tourism along the winding path of the Skagit River.
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The North Cascades National Park Service Complex is putting out the welcome mat at its campgrounds.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — While first-quarter revenue for the city of Sedro-Woolley came in about normal despite the impacts of COVID-19 beginning in March, city staff and officials are projecting a possible $1.6 million loss by the end of 2020.
Kevin Meenaghan of Mount Vernon ran two legs of a border-to-border relay that is being held to show support for health care workers who have been on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With Skagit County now in Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan to reopen the economy, some local churches are planning to welcome worshipers back to in-person services.
MOUNT VERNON — Although schools remain closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many districts still have buses out on the roads to make sure students have food and schoolwork.
For the average high school student, the final months of their senior year are what makes their hard work over the previous 12 years worth it.
CONWAY — One after another they came down Dike Road on Thursday afternoon: fire engines with their horns whooping, tractors with green bodies and bright yellow wheels, trucks of nearly every size imaginable.
On Friday afternoon in Skagit County, restaurants hosted sit-down diners, barbers offered haircuts, and many retail stores opened to customers — all for the first time in more than two months.
Just hours after Skagit County was approved Friday to move to Phase 2 of the state's Safe Start plan to reopen the economy, county health officials urged residents to continue to exercise caution.
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Stanwood area businesses — including barbershops, retail shops and restaurants — can reopen. On Friday morning, the state Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved Snohomish County's request to enter Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan to reopen the state amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Skagit County was approved Friday morning to move into Phase 2 of the state's Safe Start plan.
MOUNT VERNON — Federal COVID-19 relief funding is on its way to Mount Vernon.
Skagit County leaders are planning to move the county to Phase 2 of the governor’s Safe Start plan Friday, with or without approval from the state.
After a request from the state for more information, Skagit County Public Health leadership expects a ruling as soon as Thursday on its application to move into Phase 2 of the governor's Safe Start plan.
Skagit County manufacturing company Ferris Robin is making a piece of equipment that will help the U.S. armed forces safely bring home service members who have contracted COVID-19.
For environmental nonprofits, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a shift to digital education and outreach efforts, while many of their programs and staff field work have been put on hold.
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Fans will be able to hear the roar of the engines and watch furious finishes Thursday at Skagit Speedway — they'll just need an internet connection to do so.
Stanwood area businesses — including barbershops, retail shops and restaurants — could reopen as early as this week, according to a new coronavirus recovery plan Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday.
— Corrected 6/2 to reflect no dates have been set for next steps in budget cut decisions.
Because of newly issued guidelines sent out this weekend by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office and the state Department of Health, Skagit County had to re-apply Monday for approval to advance to Phase 2 of reopening.
As early as this week, many businesses may finally be able to reopen their doors on a limited scale under COVID-19 safety restrictions if Skagit County is approved for Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan.
Even in good times, local nonprofits that care for everything from people to animals to the environment face funding challenges.
Hair salons, barbershops, and other personal service providers in Skagit County are doing everything they can to prepare to reopen safely under Phase 2.
MOUNT VERNON — With new COVID-19 cases falling in Skagit County, the county commissioners unanimously approved Friday submitting an application to take the next step in reopening under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.
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Snohomish County passed a resolution Friday morning asking Gov. Jay Inslee to allow the county to enter Phase 2 of the state's "Safe Start" reopening plan.
Skagit County’s unemployment rate soared to 19.1% in April — the third-highest in the state, according to new figures released by the state Employment Security Department this week.
Skagit County is on track to meet the governor’s Safe Start requirements to move into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan, with leadership planning to apply today to reopen.
CONWAY — As the harvest seasons begins, farmers will have to comply with new safety requirements to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 among workers, but getting their hands on some of those supplies has been challenging.
Snohomish County leaders announced plans Thursday to push Gov. Jay Inslee to allow the county to enter Phase 2 of the state's "Safe Start" reopening plan. And Camano Island records its first COVID-19 death.
Gov. Jay Inslee will not consider Skagit County's request to move to Phase 2 of reopening without it having met certain health criteria.
Skagit County residents may have had to improvise Monday — but they didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop them from marking Memorial Day with quiet, respectful tributes.
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SEDRO-WOOLLEY — For a decade, Trek for Treasure participants have overcome plenty of obstacles in their quest to win the competition.
As Skagit County restaurants await the green light to reopen their dining rooms under COVID-19 restrictions, many say they don’t expect a quick return to normal, and are adapting accordingly.
Skagit County residents have filed more than 20,000 first-time claims for unemployment benefits since March, with job losses in the thousands in food service, retail, construction, manufacturing, and personal care and services, according to data from the state Employment Security Department (ESD).
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The state Secretary of Health on Saturday approved Island County's request to advance to Phase 2.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of most Memorial Day ceremonies, one cemetery plans to post a video of a small event being held to remember military veterans.
BURLINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the city of Burlington’s finances, adding to previous struggles with the city’s 2020 budget.
The message on Friday to Gov. Jay Inslee was clear: Skagit County is more than ready to safely move to Phase 2 of reopening, and prolonging closures will cause additional harm to the county’s businesses and residents.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Mountain School, a beloved program for area fifth-graders, has been limited by the COVID-19 pandemic to activities that can be done online and in backyards.
A dramatic rise in the filing of fraudulent unemployment claims is hampering the state’s efforts to pay out benefits to an unprecedented number of Washingtonians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SEDRO-WOOLLEY — For the first time in 43 years, Dave Ward will not be coaching football next fall.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Snohomish County officials agreed Thursday, May 21, on how to allocate about $73 million in federal CARES Act relief money.
Hospitals in Skagit County are returning to normal operations, with Gov. Jay Inslee’s action Monday ending a shutdown of elective procedures and non-emergent services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Skagit County is reporting a drop in new daily COVID-19 cases local leadership says it’s crucial to stay attentive.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
BURLINGTON — Volunteers distributed 100,000 pounds of potatoes Tuesday at Cascade Mall.
Burlington Mayor Steve Sexton accused Gov. Jay Inslee of using the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to promote "his climate change agenda," in a letter written Friday.
Several years ago, Sedro-Woolley resident Jeannie Cornett installed a small “free library” near her home — shelves from which neighbors, especially children, could borrow books. She stocked it with books from her home.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Island County is among 10 Washington counties that can reopen more quickly under new criteria as part of the state’s four-part recovery plan, Gov. Jay Inslee announced during a press conference Tuesday.
Like much else during the past two months, Memorial Day will be reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skagit County leaders convened digitally Monday to discuss the continued challenges of addressing COVID-19 and its sweeping impact on the community.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
One by one, drivers eased their vehicles up to a tent and rolled down their windows to be tested for COVID-19.
MOUNT VERNON — Like police work, fitness doesn’t have to stop because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
In some ways, the wedding of Chelsi Nicholas and Daniel Boze earlier this month carried the long-established symbols of the ceremony: the rings, the wedding dress, the picturesque setting.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Like many dogs, Moose, a 175-pound Newfoundland, is long overdue for his spring grooming.
With more time on their hands because of the COVID-19 pandemic, three Mount Vernon housemates used the opportunity to grow a garden they hope does more than provide food and flowers. They hope it inspires others, too.
A member of the lobbying firm that represents Skagit County told the county commissioners Friday to expect the COVID-19 pandemic to severely affect state spending, and require local governments to fight for every dollar they receive.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
When Harriet Custer, a member of the Skagit County Master Gardeners, went to the store recently to buy seed to grow potatoes, she found something interesting: nothing.
Emergency rules adopted by the state Wednesday will require farms to implement physical distancing in temporary farmworker housing, increase sanitation and isolate workers who have COVID-19 or are suspected to have it.
Funding for motel vouchers for the homeless to use during the COVID-19 pandemic has run out, forcing Skagit County officials to look for an alternative source.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
— Corrected 6/2 to reflect no dates have been set for next steps in budget cut decisions.
Because of newly issued guidelines sent out this weekend by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office and the state Department of Health, Skagit County had to re-apply Monday for approval to advance to Phase 2 of reopening.
As early as this week, many businesses may finally be able to reopen their doors on a limited scale under COVID-19 safety restrictions if Skagit County is approved for Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan.
Even in good times, local nonprofits that care for everything from people to animals to the environment face funding challenges.
Hair salons, barbershops, and other personal service providers in Skagit County are doing everything they can to prepare to reopen safely under Phase 2.
MOUNT VERNON — With new COVID-19 cases falling in Skagit County, the county commissioners unanimously approved Friday submitting an application to take the next step in reopening under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.
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Snohomish County passed a resolution Friday morning asking Gov. Jay Inslee to allow the county to enter Phase 2 of the state's "Safe Start" reopening plan.
Skagit County’s unemployment rate soared to 19.1% in April — the third-highest in the state, according to new figures released by the state Employment Security Department this week.
Skagit County is on track to meet the governor’s Safe Start requirements to move into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan, with leadership planning to apply today to reopen.
CONWAY — As the harvest seasons begins, farmers will have to comply with new safety requirements to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 among workers, but getting their hands on some of those supplies has been challenging.
Snohomish County leaders announced plans Thursday to push Gov. Jay Inslee to allow the county to enter Phase 2 of the state's "Safe Start" reopening plan. And Camano Island records its first COVID-19 death.
Gov. Jay Inslee will not consider Skagit County's request to move to Phase 2 of reopening without it having met certain health criteria.
Skagit County residents may have had to improvise Monday — but they didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop them from marking Memorial Day with quiet, respectful tributes.
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SEDRO-WOOLLEY — For a decade, Trek for Treasure participants have overcome plenty of obstacles in their quest to win the competition.
As Skagit County restaurants await the green light to reopen their dining rooms under COVID-19 restrictions, many say they don’t expect a quick return to normal, and are adapting accordingly.
Skagit County residents have filed more than 20,000 first-time claims for unemployment benefits since March, with job losses in the thousands in food service, retail, construction, manufacturing, and personal care and services, according to data from the state Employment Security Department (ESD).
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The state Secretary of Health on Saturday approved Island County's request to advance to Phase 2.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of most Memorial Day ceremonies, one cemetery plans to post a video of a small event being held to remember military veterans.
BURLINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the city of Burlington’s finances, adding to previous struggles with the city’s 2020 budget.
The message on Friday to Gov. Jay Inslee was clear: Skagit County is more than ready to safely move to Phase 2 of reopening, and prolonging closures will cause additional harm to the county’s businesses and residents.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Mountain School, a beloved program for area fifth-graders, has been limited by the COVID-19 pandemic to activities that can be done online and in backyards.
A dramatic rise in the filing of fraudulent unemployment claims is hampering the state’s efforts to pay out benefits to an unprecedented number of Washingtonians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SEDRO-WOOLLEY — For the first time in 43 years, Dave Ward will not be coaching football next fall.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Snohomish County officials agreed Thursday, May 21, on how to allocate about $73 million in federal CARES Act relief money.
Hospitals in Skagit County are returning to normal operations, with Gov. Jay Inslee’s action Monday ending a shutdown of elective procedures and non-emergent services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Skagit County is reporting a drop in new daily COVID-19 cases local leadership says it’s crucial to stay attentive.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
BURLINGTON — Volunteers distributed 100,000 pounds of potatoes Tuesday at Cascade Mall.
Burlington Mayor Steve Sexton accused Gov. Jay Inslee of using the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to promote "his climate change agenda," in a letter written Friday.
Several years ago, Sedro-Woolley resident Jeannie Cornett installed a small “free library” near her home — shelves from which neighbors, especially children, could borrow books. She stocked it with books from her home.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Island County is among 10 Washington counties that can reopen more quickly under new criteria as part of the state’s four-part recovery plan, Gov. Jay Inslee announced during a press conference Tuesday.
Like much else during the past two months, Memorial Day will be reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skagit County leaders convened digitally Monday to discuss the continued challenges of addressing COVID-19 and its sweeping impact on the community.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
One by one, drivers eased their vehicles up to a tent and rolled down their windows to be tested for COVID-19.
MOUNT VERNON — Like police work, fitness doesn’t have to stop because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
In some ways, the wedding of Chelsi Nicholas and Daniel Boze earlier this month carried the long-established symbols of the ceremony: the rings, the wedding dress, the picturesque setting.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Like many dogs, Moose, a 175-pound Newfoundland, is long overdue for his spring grooming.
With more time on their hands because of the COVID-19 pandemic, three Mount Vernon housemates used the opportunity to grow a garden they hope does more than provide food and flowers. They hope it inspires others, too.
A member of the lobbying firm that represents Skagit County told the county commissioners Friday to expect the COVID-19 pandemic to severely affect state spending, and require local governments to fight for every dollar they receive.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
When Harriet Custer, a member of the Skagit County Master Gardeners, went to the store recently to buy seed to grow potatoes, she found something interesting: nothing.
Emergency rules adopted by the state Wednesday will require farms to implement physical distancing in temporary farmworker housing, increase sanitation and isolate workers who have COVID-19 or are suspected to have it.
Funding for motel vouchers for the homeless to use during the COVID-19 pandemic has run out, forcing Skagit County officials to look for an alternative source.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
