Officers respond to swatting call early Thursday

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
Anacortes Police responded early Thursday morning to a 911 caller who said he had shot his boyfriend. The call ended up being a hoax, a case of swatting.

Heavy Rain forecast for Thursday & Friday

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that heavy rainfall this week could lead to landslides in our area.

Are gas stoves bad for your health? Here’s why the federal government is considering new safety regulations

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Natural gas has been marketed for decades as a clean fuel, but a growing body of research shows that gas stoves can contribute significantly to indoor air pollution, as well as climate change.

The Decision of Where to Seek Care Is Complicated by the Multitude of Options

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
The proliferation of care options — particularly urgent care centers and free-standing emergency departments — can make the head spin. Facilities have little incentive to clear up the confusion of where to go. But for patients, the wrong choice can mean big bills and possibly poor health outcomes.

Top 3 Tips for Navigating the “Tripledemic” 

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
The Washington Department of Health is reporting high flu rates as well as an ongoing battle against COVID-19 and RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates – a concerning tripledemic. As such, families should be aware of how they can avoid these viruses as in-person school and work begin to pick up again in the new year.

How Congress Finally Cracked Down on a Massive Tax Scam

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
The recently signed $1.7 trillion spending bill could accomplish what six years of IRS audits and DOJ prosecutions could not: shutting down “syndicated conservation easements” that exploit a charitable tax break meant to preserve open land.