Why You Can’t Find Cheap At-Home Covid Tests

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
You probably won't be testing everyone at your Thanksgiving table for covid because the tests are expensive and hard to find. Why? The federal government is partly to blame.

School Board asking to renew levies

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Two ballot measures, a replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy (EPO), and a replacement Technology and Capital Levy to help maintain school services that are not provided by the state, go the voters next February. 

Public Opinion Is Unified on Lowering Drug Prices. Why Are Leaders Settling for Less?

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Politicians and many health experts have done their best to see the glass half-full in the plan put forward by congressional Democrats and the president. But it’s “a far cry” from what other nations do to rein in drug prices, and polls show most voters demand more protection.

Anacortes-SJI Ferries back to four boats

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Washington State Ferries set to start building ferry service back to pre-pandemic levels with the addition of a fourth boat in thre Anacortes/San Juan Islands.

Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, 2021, was hailed by the White House and advocates as a historic investment to improve internet access in America.

Slight upward trend in COVID cases in Skagit County

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Skagit has a total of 12,357 cases; an increase of 394 new cases since last Wednesday; Hospitalizations are at 701 total (increased by 23 since Wednesday), and 126 deaths (increased by 10).