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Gun reform finally passed Congress after almost three decades of failure – what changed?

Art Shotwell Jul. 7 2022 7 minutes read
Gun control legislation almost never passes Congress, even when there is widespread public support for action in the wake of mass shootings such as those in Buffalo and Uvalde.

Federal Patient Privacy Law Does Not Cover Most Period-Tracking Apps

Art Shotwell Jul. 6 2022 5 minutes read
A patient privacy law known as HIPAA, passed in 1996, hasn’t kept pace with new technologies and at-home tests.

Abortion Decision Cherry-Picks History

Art Shotwell Jul. 6 2022 6 minutes read
When the US Constitution was ratified, women had much more autonomy over abortion decisions than during 19th century.

Small plane collision at Anacortes Airport on the Fourth

Art Shotwell Jul. 5 2022 2 minutes read

Police photo of damaged aircraft and car

A private single-engine home-built kit airplane hit a building and car at Anacortes Airport on the Fourth after losing electrical power on the ground, injuring the pilot.

Police Blotter, June 24 - 30, 2022

Anacortes Police Jul. 5 2022 6 minutes read

An 80-year-old Anacortes man narrowly avoided losing nearly $10,000 through a convoluted fraud scheme involving gift cards and crypto currency.

‘Free’ Screening? Know Your Rights to Get No-Cost Care

Art Shotwell Jul. 5 2022 8 minutes read
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act’s recommendations to simply cover preventive screening and care without cost sharing remain confusing and complex.
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7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
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8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
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16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
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18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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