Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.

6 minutes read
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.

New guidance from the Governor’s office impacts Skagit residents and workers.

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Governor Inslee announced another, new phased plan called ‘Healthy Washington- Roadmap to Recovery.’

Populism erupts when people feel disconnected and disrespected

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
American society is riven down the middle. In the 2020 presidential election, 81 million people turned out to vote for Joe Biden, while another 74 million voted for Donald Trump.

Police Blotter, December 26, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Anacortes Police 6 minutes read
Someone made off with an unlocked Mazda SUV from a Skyline driveway. A second vehicle in the same driveway, also unlocked, was prowled and valuables are missing.

Hospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You?

8 minutes read
Under a rule that kicked in Jan. 1, hospitals are required to make public the prices they negotiate with insurers. That’s a lot more information than was previously required, which was only the posting of “chargemasters” — the hospital-generated list prices that few consumers or health plans actually pay.

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.