Effort to Decipher Hospital Prices Yields Key Finding: Don’t Try It at Home

7 minutes read
A federal price transparency rule that took effect this year was supposed to give patients, employers and insurers a clearer picture of the true cost of hospital care. 

Anacortes Arts Festival Kick-off Event this Saturday

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The Anacortes Arts Festival, set for August 6-8, is holding their kick-off event this Saturday, July 10 at Heart of Anacortes. 

America’s founders believed civic education and historical knowledge would prevent tyranny – and foster democracy

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
The majority of Americans today are anxious; they believe their democracy is under threat. In fact, democracies deteriorate easily.

The North American heatwave shows we need to know how climate change will change our weather

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Two weeks ago, it rained over the western Pacific Ocean near Japan. There was nothing especially remarkable about this rain event, yet it made big waves twice.

Traditional music series returns to Deception Pass State Park this summer

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
The Washington State Parks Folk and Traditional Arts Program invites the public to attend the American Roots Music Series at Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island.

Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
For many people, summer vacation can’t come soon enough – especially for the half of Americans who canceled their summer plans last year due to the pandemic. But when a vacation approaches, do you ever get the feeling that it’s almost over before it starts? If so, you’re not alone.