Start of School Pushed Back to Sept. 14

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
The Anacortes School Board has approved an update to the school calendar for the 2020-21 school year, pushing the start of school back to Monday, Sept. 14.

“Defendant Shall Not Attend Protests”: In Portland, Getting Out of Jail Requires Relinquishing Constitutional Rights

Art Shotwell 11 minutes read
A dozen protesters facing federal charges are barred from going to “public gatherings” as a condition of release from jail — a tactic one expert described as “sort of hilariously unconstitutional.”

Dental and Doctors’ Offices Still Struggling with COVID Job Loss

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Newly released employment data underscores the lingering toll the pandemic has taken on a range of outpatient services in California and across the U.S., from pediatric and family medical practices to dental offices, medical labs and home health care.

Police Blotter, July 18 - 23, 2020

Anacortes Police 7 minutes read
Police booked a local man on seven arrest warrants and other charges, including resisting arrest, after spotting him looking over a fence of a residence.

FactCheck: What Science Says About Children, COVID-19 and School Reopenings

Art Shotwell 15 minutes read
In promoting the reopening of schools this fall, Trump administration officials have, at times, inaccurately described the evidence on how COVID-19 affects children.

Last Thing Patients Need During Pandemic: Being Last to Know a Doctor Left Network

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Health plan network changes occur all the time as doctors retire, relocate or leave networks. Unfortunately, patients may be the last to find out about such changes because there are often few requirements that either providers or insurers inform them.