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How LA, Calling the Shots on School Vaccine Mandates, Can Lead the Way on Covid Rules

Art Shotwell Dec. 13 2021 5 minutes read
In the middle of a measles outbreak in 1977, the Los Angeles school system required students to be inoculated or stay out of class. Other school systems followed the practice. Will it work again now with COVID?

Police Blotter, December 3 - 10, 2021

Anacortes Police Dec. 13 2021 13 minutes read
Looks like a half-dozen Anacortes teens saw and liked one of noted local artist the late Bill Mitchell’s murals and decided to walk off with it.

Why is inflation so high? Is it bad?

Art Shotwell Dec. 12 2021 4 minutes read
An economist answers 3 questions about soaring consumer prices.

Health Experts Worry CDC’s Covid Vaccination Rates Appear Inflated

Art Shotwell Dec. 9 2021 6 minutes read
Accuracy issues raise red flags because the data is used to plan and direct resources in the nation's continuing response to the covid-19 pandemic.

Police Blotter, November 26 - December 2, 2021

Anacortes Police Dec. 6 2021 7 minutes read
Two boats sustained at least $25,000 damage in an incident where one boat was untied and damaged as the tide rose.

Is It Time to Change the Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’?

Art Shotwell Dec. 6 2021 5 minutes read
Experts weigh in as the federal government urges everyone to get boosted amid concerns over omicron, a new covid variant.
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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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