An outbreak of coronavirus disease in a nursing home near Seattle is prompting urgent calls for precautionary tactics at America’s elder care facilities, where residents are at heightened risk of serious complications from the illness because of the dual threat of age and close living conditions.

The Anacortes School Board Friday morning chose Justin Irish as Anacortes' new school superintendent. Irish currently serves as the assistant superintendent for the Edmonds School District. 

Police officers could see the damage from several blocks away as a result of a car-tree crash. 

The School Board has selected three finalists for Anacortes School Superintendent:  John Harrison, Pat Hegarty, and Dr. Justin Irish. 

For those worried they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, testing is an option. But words to the wise: It’s hardly foolproof and could even backfire by heightening your fear of memory loss.