Less-Lethal Weapons Blind, Maim and Kill. Victims Say Enough Is Enough

Art Shotwell 20 minutes read
Time and again over the past two decades, peace officers have targeted demonstrators with munitions designed only to stun and stop. 

Library July Virtual Events and Summer Reading Updates 

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Summer Reading has taken over the Anacortes library, and that means prizes every week plus a special Harry Potter Birthday prize for one lucky reader next week.

Mayor Gere’s COVID-19 Briefing - July 22, 2020

Art Shotwell 14 minutes read
Currently there are 707 cases in Skagit County, 17 deaths, and 70 hospitalized. That is an increase of 80 cases in one week. The County is seeing an increase in cases due to the 4th of July holiday and summer travelers.

Another Problem on the Health Horizon: Medicare Is Running Out of Money

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
With millions out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, fewer payroll taxes are coming in to help keep Medicare’s trust fund intact.

How to Understand COVID-19 Numbers

Art Shotwell 18 minutes read
Viewed in isolation or presented without context, coronavirus numbers don’t always give an accurate picture of how the pandemic is being handled. Here, ProPublica journalists Caroline Chen and Ash Ngu offer insight on how to navigate the figures.

Police Blotter, July 10 - 17, 2020

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Leading off this week's edition of the Anacortes Police Blotter: Shots fired, but not shots fired. Read on...