Public Health vaccination clinics to begin, with some changes
Door County Public Health announced seasonal vaccination clinics will begin Oct. 3 on Washington Island and continue at various locations through November.
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Dates to know for the 2024 elections in Door County
As the 2024 elections on Nov. 5 approach, Door County Knock has compiled dates to remember for the voting process,…
Licensed child care on Washington Island for first time in over a decade, how long it lasts depends on funding
Starting in October, families living on Washington Island will have access to licensed child care for the first time since…
Miller Art Museum and Sturgeon Bay library to part ways within five years
After sharing a space for five decades, the Miller Art Museum is slated to move out of the building it…
First phase of new federal staffing requirements rolls out; local nursing homes respond
Though Door County’s nursing homes have made it through the first phase of requirements under a new ruling on staffing…
Local organization offers municipalities assistance in making public spaces more livable
Thanks to a recent $4,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation, a local organization is making an offer to…
Election results: Kitchens, Wied, Hovde win primaries; voters reject constitutional amendments
Door County voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide on multiple primary elections for state and federal offices, as…
In-Depth Reporting
On the heels of staff shortages and fines, new owners are optimistic about future of Scandia Village
Scandia Village in Sister Bay has transferred ownership for the second time since 2019. Representatives of the new owner, Continuum…
Door County nursing homes fall far short of federally proposed staffing minimums
All three of Door County’s nursing homes meet state-mandated minimum staffing ratios. However, they all fail to meet the higher…
The future of an epidemic: No easy answers
According to those in the treatment and recovery communities, there are no quick fixes for substance use disorder. However there…
Employee housing needs affect hiring, reflect overall housing shortage, business owners say
Finding properties for use as employee housing has been a significant obstacle for Door County business owners, who say the…
Amid challenges, international workers help power tourism economy
International workers provide staff support for businesses, but there are challenges for workers, such as transportation.
Help available, but roadblocks exist for Door County residents experiencing opioid and meth addiction
Like virtually every community in America, Door County has residents who are suffering from substance use disorder. Gaps in services,…