The Official Who Investigates Suspicious Deaths in Your Town May Be a Doctor — Or Not

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
Across the country, there are no consistent requirements for the officials who investigate suspicious and unexpected deaths. Some have no medical training, others are doctors trained in forensic pathology. Washington, California, Illinois, and Georgia are among the states that have recently attempted to make changes — with mixed success.

Snow ending by noon but warning continues

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
A winter storm warning continunes until 7pm Tuesday night, with more snow due lateer this week.

Winter Storm Warning

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northwest Washington starting this evening and lasting until Tuesday night.

Police Blotter, December 9 - 14, 2022

Anacortes Police 4 minutes read
Several thefts were reported to Anacortes Police this week.

Inflation, unemployment, the housing crisis and a possible recession: Two economists forecast what’s ahead in 2023

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Although many say the economic outlook for next year appears bleak, there is room for optimism.

The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon.