Building something better: How community organizing helps people thrive in challenging times

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Organizers across the US are finding innovative grassroots strategies for helping people thrive. Many of these ventures emphasize working together as part of communities and collective systems.

‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets

Art Shotwell 9 minutes read
Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress.

Police Blotter, August 26 - September 1, 2022

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
Police arrested a driver suspected in a hit-and-run crash near Highway 20 and Reservation Rd.

Don't miss Art Walk in Anacortes

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Art galleries in the downtown area are open from 6-8 pm this Friday. Here's a list.

Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
The FDA’s authorization of the reformulated COVID-19 booster shots represents a major step in the effort to get more Americans boosted.

The most cost-effective energy efficiency investments you can make – and how the new Inflation Reduction Act could help

The Conversation 6 minutes read
Cutting a home’s energy waste starts with stopping the leaks. Energy-efficient appliances and windows can make a difference, too.