Excessive Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert Issued for Skagit County

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
The National Weather Service has issued both an Excessive Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert for Skagit County and the surrounding area. The Excessive Heat Warning is expected to be in effect through Friday at 8pm, and the Air Quality Alert through Saturday at 7pm.

Amid calls to #TaxTheChurches – what and how much do US religious organizations not pay the taxman?

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
The hashtag #TaxTheChurches began trending on Twitter in mid-July. The spark was allegations about the wealth of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen.

Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Services So Many Seniors Need?

6 minutes read
When the program began half a century ago, backers believed the benefits would expand over time, but politics and concerns about money have stymied most efforts. Now congressional Democrats are looking to add vision, dental and hearing care.

Public Favors Masks in Classrooms but Balks at Mandating Vaccinations for Students

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As the spread of the delta variant threatens the safety of classrooms, a poll released Wednesday found nearly two-thirds of parents support schools’ requiring unvaccinated students age 5 or older and teachers to wear masks. 

What are COVID-19 variants and how can you stay safe as they spread? A doctor answers 5 questions

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
With the delta variant making up over 93% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. at the end of July 2021, questions arise about how to stay protected against evolving forms of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Why refusing the COVID-19 vaccine isn’t just immoral – it’s ‘un-American’

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
Americans are a highly individualistic nation, and the spirit of “rugged individualism,” or the idea of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps,” runs deep in American culture and history.