School District Names new High School Principal

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Daniel Williams will take the helm at Anacortes High School as principal effective July 1. Williams most recently served as assistant principal at New Visions Charter High School for the Humanities in Queens, N.Y.

Coronavirus Vaccine: Will Medicare Cover It?

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
Medicare will cover the vaccine for the new coronavirus. The CARES Act of March 2020 specifically states that “coverage of the COVID-19 vaccine” is taken care of by Medicare Part B. But what about people with a Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plan?

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.