With personal protective equipment (PPE) in high demand during the fight against COVID-19, many organizations throughout the state are stepping up to help, including school districts.
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Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
CONCRETE — The East County Resource Center that serves the town of Concrete and surrounding areas is seeing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has changed some of its operations in an effort to slow the spread of the disease.
Spring sports are officially canceled and Stanwood-Camano students won’t be in a classroom with their peers until fall at the earliest.
New data shows Washington may be “flattening the curve.” However, much of the rest of the nation continues to struggle to limit the impact of the virus on hospital systems.
Chinook Enterprises and Eddyline Kayaks have answered the call to switch from manufacturing their usual products to making personal protective equipment for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses across the country have temporarily shut their doors amid the economic freefall from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most are eligible to apply for relief measures such as emergency loans to help cover things like payroll, debt and rent. But the path to apply for relief is proving to be long and complicated.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision Monday to keep schools closed through the rest of the school year was met with understanding by Skagit County superintendents.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
MOUNT VERNON — Every card is unique, from a prim-looking cactus to an owl wearing a face mask.
The continued closure of schools throughout the state has caused school districts and teachers to get creative with how they interact with their students.
MOUNT VERNON — Shelter Bay resident Carolyn Patterson is pleased that veterinary clinics have been deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Skagit County artist Charlotte Slade Decker was supposed to show her vibrant, colorful paintings this spring at River Gallery in Mount Vernon.
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will offer residents a one-month extension on their use and occupancy tax payments, giving short-term relief to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weekly unemployment claims in Skagit County surged the final two weeks of March, almost in lockstep with the shutdown of restaurants and bars, the closure of nonessential businesses, and other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.
BURLINGTON — Skagit County has leased the Motel 6 in Burlington to use as a temporary COVID-19 quarantine center for those without a safe place to isolate themselves.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
MOUNT VERNON — In a normal April downtown, cars would be inching down South First Street and across the Division Street Bridge to go to visit tulip fields. Restaurants would be full and stores busy.
As the COVID-19 pandemic stresses nonprofit services, Family Promise of Skagit Valley is adapting to the order to shelter in place.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The options to get outdoors continue to shrink in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
The number of Washington residents confirmed to have COVID-19 jumped by about 1,000 Thursday as the state Department of Health released three days of data all at once.
Skagit Transit is further reducing bus service in response to declining ridership and health guidelines in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As March came to a close, 128 Skagit County residents who had their noses and throats swabbed for testing were officially diagnosed with COVID-19.
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) provides a way for the public to buy directly from area farmers, which is becoming increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MOUNT VERNON — Despite there being no students in schools statewide, the food service workers at the Mount Vernon School District’s Cascade Commons — which serves Mount Baker Middle School and Little Mountain Elementary School — are as busy as ever.
Skagit County won’t be postponing the April 30 property tax deadline, but Treasurer Jackie Brunson said her office will offer relief to those who need it.
MOUNT VERNON — Precautions are being taken at the Skagit County Community Justice Center to protect staff and inmates from COVID-19.
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 — and the related death toll — continues to climb in Skagit County.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
More than 2,000 tulip bouquets have been donated to area nursing homes, assisted living facilities, fire departments, hospitals and others in the community, through Tulip Town’s “Colors for Courage” campaign.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Outdoor opportunities continue to fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the flute players makes sure to practice every day.
MOUNT VERNON — While Skagit Regional Health is expecting to suffer significant financial losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, administrators for the health care provider say there are no plans for layoffs.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area and Washington.
Millions of Americans will begin receiving their "economic impact payments" as a result of the recently passed $2.2 trillion stimulus bill.
The Stanwood-Camano chapter of Days for Girls and local quilting clubs have joined forces to sew hundreds of surgical masks for area medical professionals and patients as their mask stockpiles run low.
Grace Pitser knew things were going to be bad when her Friday night shift was eerily quiet.
BURLINGTON — The Fairfield Inn and Suites in Burlington is being offered as a temporary home to first responders and medical personnel who wish to stay separate from their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The COVID-19 pandemic brought an early end to an annual program hosted by the state Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group at area schools.
March 10 was the day Skagit County confirmed its first COVID-19 case. It was also the day a singing group would meet and soon become what health officials call a “cluster” of disease.
Marathon Petroleum donated 28,600 N95 masks Friday to Skagit County, bolstering the county’s supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a time when nonprofits are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Skagit Community Foundation has created a fund specifically to support them.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
The Sedro-Woolley School District and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County have partnered to provide child care for children whose parents work in fields deemed essential during the state’s “stay home, stay healthy” order meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Maggie Schreifels sits at a table in the lobby of Country Meadow Village, carefully putting pen to paper.
The organizations that people turn to for help — like Camano Center and the Stanwood Camano Food Bank — are themselves in need of help right now as their response to the COVID-19 pandemic drains resources.
A limited number of COVID-19 test kits and a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been factors in limiting testing for the novel coronavirus.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
Something has been missing at the Mount Vernon Police Department the past few weeks.
The Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) has released an updated COVID-19 resources guide to help businesses and workers cope with forced closures, layoffs, canceled events, illnesses and more.
MOUNT VERNON — Like many restaurants, Mr. T’s Family Café in Mount Vernon has seen less business because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
BURLINGTON — Five employees and one resident at Prestige Care, a long-term care facility in Burlington, have tested positive for COVID-19, Skagit County reported Saturday.
As more and more people are affected by the economic fallout from COVID-19, questions are mounting from Stanwood-Camano business owners and employees. Here are some resources to access information, relief and more.
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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of a half-marathon in Lake Stevens, Grace Visker wondered how she was going to meet her goal of running a half-marathon every month.
The Puget Sound Food Hub, a farmer-owned cooperative, is now allowing the public to directly purchase from among 50 Skagit and Whatcom county farms in hopes of helping farmers make up lost income amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon City Council met online for the first time Thursday, fulfilling Gov. Jay Inslee’s order prohibiting in-person government meetings.
Skagit 911 will suspend the hiring of a strategic planning coordinator, but will continue with several capital projects.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Operations at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center have been adjusted substantially to make way for a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Because many are staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, transportation agencies are cutting back on services and halting projects.
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing Skagit County law enforcement agencies to wait a little longer to get new officers on the streets.
Tulip Town will not open as planned Friday for driving tours of its tulips fields as it follows Gov. Jay Inslee’s two-week “stay home, stay heathy” order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The state Department of Commerce granted Skagit County about $77,000 in emergency relief funding Thursday as part of a $1.8 million package for rural counties.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
LA CONNER — With families home for at least the next few weeks, many may be looking for activities to keep them entertained.
Skagit County law enforcement agencies on Wednesday outlined how they intend to enforce Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay healthy” order.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Sedro-Woolley City Council convened online only Wednesday, barring the public and nonessential staff from entering City Hall in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay safe” order.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — COVID-19 and Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay healthy” order have had an effect on several of Sedro-Woolley’s bigger events.
The need for masks is at an all-time high due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skagit County Public Health updated the community Tuesday on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, and efforts locally to fight it.
A regional sign and design company based in Burlington has since 2013 put logos on the vehicles, facilities and products of other businesses.
The city of Sedro-Woolley on Tuesday canceled its regularly scheduled City Council meeting and will instead hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday using an online program, GoToMeeting, due to Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home mandate.
With cases of COVID-19 predicted to double this week and possibly skyrocket over the next month, hospitals are gearing up for a multifaceted problem: A steep influx of patients, stressed staff with limited resources and a severe decline in revenue.
All nonessential businesses must close by Wednesday night for two weeks, as required by Gov. Jay Inslee’s temporary “stay home, stay healthy” order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
Stanwood-Camano School District officials launched an expanded their food program this week.
As a surge in shopping has emptied grocery store shelves and strained the supply chain, Skagit Valley’s two flour mills are ramping up production to meet demand and feed the community.
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MOUNT VERNON — In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with thousands of children out of school in Skagit County, the Skagit Valley Family YMCA is offering emergency child care services for the children of those whose jobs are deemed essential.
Note: In the two days since this story was written, some state and federal recreational lands have closed. The state Department of Fish & Wildlife and the North Cascades National Park Service Complex closed such facilities as campgrounds, boat ramps, access roads and wildlife areas effec…
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee ordered non-essential businesses to close and the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — On the first morning distributing food away from their facility, Helping Hands Solution Center staff served twice the number of clients as they do most Mondays.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday ordered non-essential businesses to close and the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
A Skagit County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 died Saturday, marking the first fatality of a county resident.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain resources, the Guemes Island ferry will likely begin making fewer trips, according to a news release from Skagit County.
ANACORTES — One resident of Chandler’s Square Retirement Community has tested positive for COVID-19, and a second resident is being evaluated, according to a news release Sunday from the Anacortes Mayor’s Office.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — At the beginning of the school year, Sedro-Woolley High School teacher Steve McCartt took a duck decoy that had been left behind by one of his cinematography students, went into the hallway and yelled “Duck!”
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
State campgrounds across Washington will be closed through April 30, state officials announced Sunday.
This list is incomplete. We encourage restaurants, bars, and coffee shops who are open for take-out, curbside pickup and delivery to email newsroom@scnews.com to be added to the list.
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ANACORTES — One resident of Chandler's Square Retirement Community has tested positive for COVID-19, and a second resident is being evaluated, according to a press release Sunday from the Mayor's Office.
MOUNT VERNON — As brick-and-mortar shops see declining foot traffic and some close their doors in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, some are turning to online sales to help stay afloat.
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Tip-toeing through the tulips won’t be an option this year.
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Some local public officials are increasingly concerned about whether the state is moving fast enough or the public is taking seriously the advice to reduce their normal activities and stay home when possible.
Skagit County Public Health announced it is investigating a cluster of COVID-19 cases related to a meeting earlier this month, and the department’s health officer is urging people to stay home.
PRESS RELEASE: INFORMATION posted here is directly from a Skagit County Public Health:
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
RoozenGaarde will not open its display garden or flower fields for the 2020 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April due to COVID-19 concerns, the company announced Saturday morning.
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SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Cassa and Clay Wing suddenly have plenty of time on their hands to spend with each other and their three children.
MOUNT VERNON — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Skagit County residents continue to find ways to help each other.
UPDATED. 8:30 a.m. Corrected to reflect that Tulip Town intends to allow 50 people at a time in its fields, in accordance with current restrictions on gathering size.
Skagit County received $526,000 in emergency grant funding Thursday from the state Department of Commerce to provide housing for vulnerable populations during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran of the Western District of Washington urged the public Friday to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Helping Hands Solution Center will distribute prepacked food boxes in the parking lot of the Food Pavilion starting Monday.
Throughout Skagit County, garbage and recycling collectors are ensuring those services continue amid the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
MOUNT VERNON — A group of teens roamed the aisles Thursday of their local Safeway, looking for items such as bananas, honey roasted peanuts and the now-elusive toilet paper.
MOUNT VERNON — In the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are finding new ways to conduct business.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
Stanwood-Camano School District officials have expanded their food program and are starting to release educational materials for parents and students.
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Three people who received in-car screening at Island Hospital late last week have since tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Many area businesses are adjusting schedules to limit people’s exposure to viruses, but there are plenty of opportunities to utilize the library systems in Skagit County to stay entertained while isolating.
UPDATE: Washington State Ferries has pushed back resumption of service between Anacortes and Sidney, British Columbia through at least April 28.
Many support groups have postponed their meetings in lieu of the COVID-19 outbreak in the area.
The city of Stanwood has streamlined the services and resources available to the public during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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Yet another athletic conference has fallen to COVID-19 concerns.
Bean N Brew on 532 owner Shay Bennett carries a load of vanilla lattes to her car to deliver to Josephine Caring Community staff on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
A load of vanilla lattes waits to be delivered to Josephine Caring Community staff on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Bean N Brew on 532 employee Alycia Mills carries a load of vanilla lattes to deliver to Josephine Caring Community staff on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
Island Transit will be implementing its Emergency Service Plan starting Monday, March 23, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
It’s just a small gesture, but Shay Bennett hopes it makes a difference.
To protect our valued customers and our staff at the Skagit Valley Herald, Anacortes American and Stanwood Camano News, we have closed our buildings to customer traffic for the time being. However, customer service needs for all three publications can be handled by email and by phone.
Helping Hands Solution Center, Skagit County's largest food bank, has suspended food distribution as center leadership considers how to serve its clients without risking their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the COVID-19 crisis progresses and we find more infected people in our community, Island Hospital is taking steps to be prepared to do all we can to care for our patients. Current patient-infection modeling predicts a surge in the number of serious COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases that will …
Island Hospital is temporarily shutting down most elective procedures and appointments and preparing for an increase in respiratory patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All Anacortes schools closed for an extended spring break when the bells rang Monday and won’t start back for six weeks.
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Businesses in Anacortes have been scrambling to figure out their next steps after Gov. Jay Inslee’s order Sunday closing restaurants, bars and entertainment/recreational facilities statewide until March 31 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID19.
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Thrive Community Fitness and the Fidalgo Pool and Fitness Center are both shut down for at least the next two weeks under Gov. Jay Inslee’s temporary shutdown on restaurants, bars and entertainment/recreational facilities announced Sunday.
In times of trouble, Mister Rogers was known to say we should “look for the helpers.”
The Anacortes City Council ratified Mayor Laurie Gere’s Proclamation of Emergency on Monday.
— Corrected 3/18 to reflect that the Upper Skagit Library is closed.
UPDATE, 3/24, Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar in Mount Vernon has re-opened for takeout and delivery.
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of five COVID-19 related bills into law today to boost the statewide response to the recent outbreak.
Washington State Ferries announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the start of its international service to Sidney, B.C. because of concerns around COVID-19. At this time, service between Anacortes and B.C. is suspended until at least April 28.
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Washington State Ferries is delaying the start of its international service to Sidney, B.C. because of concerns around COVID-19. At this time, service between Anacortes and B.C. is suspended until April 28. Please note that this does not affect domestic service. WSF will continue to make its…
Chamber puts together business resource web page
Cascade Natural Gas taking actions to help customers, maintain reliable service during coronavirus situation
BURLINGTON -- Schmooze Fair, Northwest Washington's premier business-to-business tradeshow, has been rescheduled to June 16 to support efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mount Vernon City Library is Open for “To Go” Services
As I write this, community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring in Skagit County. We are all seeing breaking news on our TV screens, hearing it on the radio, on our phones and from our fellow community members.
Washington counties now eligible for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration
Skagit County Public Health announced it is investigating a cluster of COVID-19 cases related to a meeting earlier this month, and the department’s health officer is urging people to stay home.
PRESS RELEASE: INFORMATION posted here is directly from a Skagit County Public Health:
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
RoozenGaarde will not open its display garden or flower fields for the 2020 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April due to COVID-19 concerns, the company announced Saturday morning.
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SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Cassa and Clay Wing suddenly have plenty of time on their hands to spend with each other and their three children.
MOUNT VERNON — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Skagit County residents continue to find ways to help each other.
UPDATED. 8:30 a.m. Corrected to reflect that Tulip Town intends to allow 50 people at a time in its fields, in accordance with current restrictions on gathering size.
Skagit County received $526,000 in emergency grant funding Thursday from the state Department of Commerce to provide housing for vulnerable populations during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran of the Western District of Washington urged the public Friday to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Helping Hands Solution Center will distribute prepacked food boxes in the parking lot of the Food Pavilion starting Monday.
Throughout Skagit County, garbage and recycling collectors are ensuring those services continue amid the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
MOUNT VERNON — A group of teens roamed the aisles Thursday of their local Safeway, looking for items such as bananas, honey roasted peanuts and the now-elusive toilet paper.
MOUNT VERNON — In the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are finding new ways to conduct business.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
Stanwood-Camano School District officials have expanded their food program and are starting to release educational materials for parents and students.
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Three people who received in-car screening at Island Hospital late last week have since tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Many area businesses are adjusting schedules to limit people’s exposure to viruses, but there are plenty of opportunities to utilize the library systems in Skagit County to stay entertained while isolating.
UPDATE: Washington State Ferries has pushed back resumption of service between Anacortes and Sidney, British Columbia through at least April 28.
Many support groups have postponed their meetings in lieu of the COVID-19 outbreak in the area.
The city of Stanwood has streamlined the services and resources available to the public during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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Yet another athletic conference has fallen to COVID-19 concerns.
Bean N Brew on 532 owner Shay Bennett carries a load of vanilla lattes to her car to deliver to Josephine Caring Community staff on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
A load of vanilla lattes waits to be delivered to Josephine Caring Community staff on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Bean N Brew on 532 employee Alycia Mills carries a load of vanilla lattes to deliver to Josephine Caring Community staff on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Here are the latest updates in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Stanwood-Camano area, Snohomish County and Washington.
Island Transit will be implementing its Emergency Service Plan starting Monday, March 23, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
It’s just a small gesture, but Shay Bennett hopes it makes a difference.
To protect our valued customers and our staff at the Skagit Valley Herald, Anacortes American and Stanwood Camano News, we have closed our buildings to customer traffic for the time being. However, customer service needs for all three publications can be handled by email and by phone.
Helping Hands Solution Center, Skagit County's largest food bank, has suspended food distribution as center leadership considers how to serve its clients without risking their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the COVID-19 crisis progresses and we find more infected people in our community, Island Hospital is taking steps to be prepared to do all we can to care for our patients. Current patient-infection modeling predicts a surge in the number of serious COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases that will …
Island Hospital is temporarily shutting down most elective procedures and appointments and preparing for an increase in respiratory patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All Anacortes schools closed for an extended spring break when the bells rang Monday and won’t start back for six weeks.
spotlight topical featured top story
Businesses in Anacortes have been scrambling to figure out their next steps after Gov. Jay Inslee’s order Sunday closing restaurants, bars and entertainment/recreational facilities statewide until March 31 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID19.
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Thrive Community Fitness and the Fidalgo Pool and Fitness Center are both shut down for at least the next two weeks under Gov. Jay Inslee’s temporary shutdown on restaurants, bars and entertainment/recreational facilities announced Sunday.
In times of trouble, Mister Rogers was known to say we should “look for the helpers.”
The Anacortes City Council ratified Mayor Laurie Gere’s Proclamation of Emergency on Monday.
— Corrected 3/18 to reflect that the Upper Skagit Library is closed.
UPDATE, 3/24, Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar in Mount Vernon has re-opened for takeout and delivery.
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of five COVID-19 related bills into law today to boost the statewide response to the recent outbreak.
Washington State Ferries announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the start of its international service to Sidney, B.C. because of concerns around COVID-19. At this time, service between Anacortes and B.C. is suspended until at least April 28.
CEO Corner: Status update on current & anticipated resources for small businesses
Washington State Ferries is delaying the start of its international service to Sidney, B.C. because of concerns around COVID-19. At this time, service between Anacortes and B.C. is suspended until April 28. Please note that this does not affect domestic service. WSF will continue to make its…
Chamber puts together business resource web page
Cascade Natural Gas taking actions to help customers, maintain reliable service during coronavirus situation
BURLINGTON -- Schmooze Fair, Northwest Washington's premier business-to-business tradeshow, has been rescheduled to June 16 to support efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mount Vernon City Library is Open for “To Go” Services
As I write this, community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring in Skagit County. We are all seeing breaking news on our TV screens, hearing it on the radio, on our phones and from our fellow community members.
Washington counties now eligible for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration
