5 strategies employers can use to address workplace mental health issues

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Many workers – especially those like nurses, doctors and teachers – are reporting elevated levels of anxiety, depression and sleeping problems.

ASD and APD respond to violent threat

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The Anacortes School District (ASD) and the Anacortes Police Department (APD) have investigated a student’s social media post stating that the student is considering harming others at Anacortes High School.

Skagit County COVID cases may be leveling off

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Based on the state's 7-day projection, it appears that Skagit County cases may be leveling off or declining, though it is still too early to tell. County hospitalization rates continue to remain high.

50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
With every additional year spent on Earth, bodies age and muscles don’t respond to exercise the same as they used to.

At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits: Common Questions Answered

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
With the recent COVID-19 Omicron variant surge, Americans have been asked to increase their use of testing to help control the spread of the virus.

Police Blotter, January 22 - 27, 2022

Anacortes Police 6 minutes read
Officers were busy this week, banning people living in RVs, first from near the state ferry landing, then some of the same people at Washington Park.