Abortion Bans Skirt a Medical Reality: For Many Teens, Childbirth Is a Dangerous Undertaking

Art Shotwell 11 minutes read
The laws criminalizing abortion in many conservative U.S. states are expected to boost birth rates among teens, whose bodies often aren’t built for safe childbirth. 

Police Blotter, September 30 - October 6, 2022

Anacortes Police 4 minutes read
Anacortes Police investigated a report that someone handed a fraudulent $10 bill as a payment, but it wasn’t quite what it seemed, at first.

Why more places are abandoning Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
The official celebration of Native Americans represents the fruits of a decades-long effort.

Police Blotter, September 23 - 28, 2022

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
Oyster Run weekend was a relatively slow day for Anacortes Police. 

Barrier islands are natural coast guards that absorb impacts from hurricanes and storms

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
How do the narrow ribbons of sand that line the Atlantic and Gulf coasts withstand the force of hurricanes? The answer lies in their shape-shifting abilities.

Nursing Home Surprise: Advantage Plans May Shorten Stays to Less Time Than Medicare Covers

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Private Medicare Advantage health plans are increasingly ending coverage for skilled nursing or rehab services before medical providers think patients are healthy enough to go home, doctors and patient advocates say.