Snow-clearing on North Cascades Highway making progress

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Week six of the 2022 spring clearing brought us to that magic moment when the west side and east side crews met west of the Rainy Pass summit. Here's the latest report from Wash DOT.

Skagit 911 Considers Sales Tax Increase for November Election

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Measure would fund needed technology and equipment upgrades and improve emergency response.

In a Post-Roe America, Expect More Births in a Country Where Maternal Mortality Continues to Rise

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy countries. And it may get worse as abortions become more difficult to obtain, say public health experts.

Abortion pills are safe to prescribe without in-person exams, new research finds

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
During the pandemic, health care providers began prescribing abortion pills without requiring in-person exams. This practice could help people access the care they need when abortion rights are in limbo.

A boom in fitness trackers isn’t leading to a boom in physical activity – men, women, kids and adults in developed countries are all moving les

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The manufacturers of fitness devices certainly want consumers to believe that tracking fitness or health-related behaviors will spur them on to increase their activity levels and make them healthier. Analysis of research published over the past 25 years suggests otherwise.

Skagit County COVID Update: May 4, 2022

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Skagit County has moved to a “Substantial” disease transmission level, up from “Moderate” last week. Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 111 percent since last week, and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 50 percent.