How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your mental health and develop some healthy ways to manage the pressures going forward.

Police Blotter, December 20 - 24, 2020

Anacortes Police 4 minutes read
Anacortes Police arrested an 18-year old in an attempted armed robbery of a store at Sharpes Corner.

Analysis: Some Said the Vaccine Rollout Would Be a ‘Nightmare.’ They Were Right.

6 minutes read
There are already signs that distribution of the COVID vaccines will be messy, confusing and chaotic.

Abandoned Home Destroyed by Fire

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
2020 12 23 AFD Structure Fire1
Dramatic flames illuminated the nighttime sky Tuesday night as fire destroyed a long-abandoned Anacortes home.

Surprise! Congress Takes Steps to Curb Unexpected Medical Bills

7 minutes read
A long-debated measure to stop doctors, hospitals and other health care providers from billing patients for charges not covered by their insurance will gain congressional approval as part of the sweeping government spending package.

Police Blotter, December 13 - 18, 2020

Anacortes Police 7 minutes read
A Sedro-Woolley person led Anacortes police on a high speed chase out of town after apparently trying to break into a Marches Point business along with several juveniles.