The State Behind Roe’s Likely Demise Also Does the Least for New Parents in Need

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Mississippians on Medicaid lose coverage a mere 60 days after childbirth. “When women don’t have that coverage, what happens is they die,” says one expert.

How media reports of ‘clashes’ mislead Americans about Israeli-Palestinian violence

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Headlines matter – many Americans do not read past them when consuming news or sharing articles online.

Online data could be used against people seeking abortions if Roe v. Wade falls

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Women would be at risk not just from what they reveal about their reproductive status on social media, but also by data from their health applications, which could incriminate them if it were subpoenaed.

Police Blotter, April 29 - May 4, 2022

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
Police responded to a fight at the Tommy Thompson Trail near 22nd and R Avenue at a vagrant camp.

Skagit County COVID Update: May 11, 2022

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
It appears that cases may be stabilizing after an uptick in mid-April. Our hospitalizations also appear to be trending downward again, which is a good sign. Even still, Skagit County has moved to a “High” disease transmission level, up from “Substantial” last week.

Ripple Effects of Abortion Restrictions Confuse Care for Miscarriages

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
In Texas, where anyone can face a hefty fine of at least $10,000 if they abet an abortion, medical professionals on the front lines face tough quandaries when treating patients who have a miscarriage, a scenario that could soon play out around the country if abortion restrictions tighten.