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America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine

Art Shotwell Aug. 6 2020 6 minutes read
As scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, experts say obesity could prove an impediment — a sobering prospect for a nation in which nearly half of all adults are obese.

Fatal Collision on Twin Bridges

Art Shotwell Aug. 5 2020 1 minute read
Two drivers were killed in a crash on the Twin Bridges Wednesday afternoon that left one car dangling over the edge of the bridge. 

Police Blotter, July 25 - 30, 2020

Anacortes Police Aug. 4 2020 8 minutes read

Some excitement at the Cranberry Lake parking lot after a motorist struck first backed into another vehicle, then his vehicle drifted into a second vehicle.

What Senior Citizens Can Expect as Their New Normal in a Post-Vaccine World

Art Shotwell Aug. 3 2020 6 minutes read
Experts say folks 60 and up must continue to limit exposure in the years to come - even after there is a vaccine for COVID-19. 

Hospital Merger in Washington State Stokes Fears About Catholic Limits on Care

Art Shotwell Aug. 3 2020 5 minutes read
Seattle-based Virginia Mason Health System said that, as part of the deal, it would work with CHI Franciscan to comply with the directives governing Catholic health care institutions. 

Schools to Open Fully Remote

Art Shotwell Jul. 31 2020 2 minutes read
Anacortes schools will start off the coming academic year fully remote, but may move to hybrid remote/classroom teaching later in the year, according to a news release from the school district.
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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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