So You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?

7 minutes read
The vaccination rollout has been unsteady, but the vaccines seem very effective, raising hopes that the pandemic will subside by later this year if enough Americans get their shots. Meanwhile, remain cautious.

How Covid Has Changed Our Movement, as Revealed by Your Cellphone

7 minutes read
For all of our grousing about covid fatigue, a few novel trends are clear one year into the pandemic.

Police Blotter, March 6 - 12, 2021

Anacortes Police 6 minutes read
Two real-life warnings, in a sense, this week with thefts of gas and a catalytic converter from vehicles parked in public places. 

School Board resumes in-person meetings

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
The Anacortes School Board will begin holding its meetings in person, beginning this Thursday, due to changes in the state’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). 

6 Questions Officials Still Haven’t Answered After Weeks of Hearings on the Capitol Attack

12 minutes read
After two weeks of congressional hearings, it remains unclear how a rampaging mob of rioters managed to breach one of the most sacred bastions of American democracy on Jan. 6.

Federal support has shored up nonprofits during the coronavirus pandemic, but many groups are still struggling

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
More than 60% of nonprofit social services, arts and culture organizations obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans during the first nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic.