B.1.1.7. COVID-19 virus variant found in Skagit County

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Skagit County Public Health says that evidence of the COVID-19 virus variant has been found in Skagit County.

COVID-19 revealed how sick the US health care delivery system really is

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
If you got the COVID-19 shot, you likely received a little paper card that shows you’ve been vaccinated. Make sure you keep that card in a safe place. There is no coordinated way to share information about who has been vaccinated and who has not.

Police Blotter, February 20 - 26, 2021

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
A police officer stopped and cited a driver looking at her cellphone while driving in Anacortes.

How Inequity Gets Built Into America’s Vaccination System

15 minutes read
People eligible for the coronavirus vaccine tell us they are running up against barriers that are designed into the very systems meant to serve those most at risk of dying of the disease. ProPublica plans to continue tracking these roadblocks.

States Aim to Chip Away at Abortion Rights With Supreme Court in Mind

5 minutes read
Legislatures in conservative-leaning states across the country are pushing bills that would restrict abortion and, with a conservative Supreme Court in place, could erode abortion protections under Roe v. Wade.

Ryan Walters Announces Run for Anacortes Mayor

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
City Councilmember Ryan Walters has announced his candidacy for mayor of the Anacortes. Incumbent Mayor Laurie Gere recently declared she would not seek a third term.