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.

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.