Happy Twosday! Why numbers like 2/22/22 have been too fascinating for over 2,000 years

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
This Feb. 22, the world hits an unprecedented milestone. It’s the date itself: 2/22/22. And this so-called “Twosday” falls on a Tuesday, no less.

Mask mandates to be lifted in a month

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Governor Inslee has just announced that the statewide indoor mask requirement, including in our K–12 schools, will be lifted on March 21.

Police Blotter, February 4 - 10, 2022

Anacortes Police 7 minutes read
The APD has received multiple reports of catalytic converter theft in recent weeks. Officers have a person of interest in one case.

Covid cases continue downward trend in Skagit County

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
Skagit County is continuing to see a decline in new cases, but hospitalization rates are still quite high.

Police Blotter, January 28 - February 3, 2022

Anacortes Police 7 minutes read
Anacortes police are investigating the cutting and theft of at least three live madrone trees from the east side of the Cap Sante Lookout.

Bounties and Bonuses Leave Small Hospitals Behind in Staffing Wars

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
A hospital in Wisconsin sued to keep seven employees from taking jobs with a competitor. A health system in South Dakota is offering nurses $40,000 signing bonuses. Facilities with fewer resources are finding it difficult or impossible to compete for health care workers.