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

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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.

Police Blotter, February 11 - 19, 2021

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
A Burlington man was booked in jail after driving erratically and crashing his vehicle in Washington Park.

The Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media for Vaccine Haves and Have-Nots

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In the thick of a global pandemic, and with a vaccine rollout that has been less than optimal, it’s no surprise that selfies featuring the coveted covid shot surface on social media timelines. But is posting a vaccine selfie on your social media account a faux pas or a needed encouragement for others to get the shot?

Why We Can’t Make Vaccine Doses Any Faster

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President Biden has promised enough doses for all American adults by this summer. There’s not much even the Defense Production Act can do to deliver doses before then.

Feds OK’d Export of Millions of N95 Masks as U.S. Workers Cried for More

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In the hours before President Joe Biden was inaugurated, the Federal Emergency Management Agency allowed a Texas mask maker to ship the high-quality masks overseas.