Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus

Art Shotwell 17 minutes read
The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources necessary to confront the worst health crisis in a century.

Samish Nation plans to update Hazard Mitigation Plan

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
The Samish Indian Nation is embarking on a planning process to prepare for impacts of natural disasters.

School District Recognizes Outgoing Superintendent

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Dr. Mark Wenzel was recognized at a special board meeting last week for his tremendous contributions to the Anacortes School District as superintendent for the past seven years. 

Police Blotter, June 20 - 26, 2020

Anacortes Police 9 minutes read
Anacortes police are looking for a man who reportedly attempted to grab a teenager near Cranberry Lake in the forest lands on June 25.  

Has the IRS Hit Bottom?

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Every year, the IRS annual report is an opportunity to measure how effectively the U.S. government has sabotaged its own ability to enforce its tax laws. This year’s report signals historic lows for U.S. tax enforcement.

Workers Filed More Than 4,100 Complaints About Protective Gear; Some Still Died

Art Shotwell 10 minutes read
As health workers were dying of COVID-19, federal work-safety officials filed just one citation against an employer and rapidly closed complaints about protective gear.