Police Blotter, December 30, 2022 - January 5, 2023

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
The first call of the new year was for a burglary discovered after a 12-day trip by the homeowner. 

Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people, according to a new multicountry study

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
While there are still far more questions than answers about long COVID-19, researchers are beginning to get a clearer picture of the health and economic consequences of the condition.

What to Know About Cellphone Radiation

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
ProPublica recently examined how the federal government, based on quarter-century-old standards, denies that cellphones pose any risks. This guide answers some of the most common questions people ask about cellphone radiation.

Police Blotter, December 23 - 29, 2022

Anacortes Police 4 minutes read
Anacortes Police took 118 calls last week. Here are highlights from APD’s calls.

Guemes Island Ferry Public Open House Scheduled for January 3

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
Skagit County Public Works is proposing adjustments to ferry fares in 2023. A consulting firm, KPFF Consulting Engineers, has been hired to provide services for a rate study for the Guemes Island Ferry system.

Medicare Keeps Spending More on COVID-19 Testing

Art Shotwell 9 minutes read
Medicare’s COVID-19 testing costs reached over $2 billion in 2022. The growing costs concern some experts, who say financial incentives and a lack of regulation early in the pandemic led to fraud and overspending.