Four essential features to seek in an after-school program

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
A scholar who used to evaluate after-school programs says they should do more than just be a place for kids to hang out and socialize.

Police Blotter, September 16 - 22, 2022

Anacortes Police 6 minutes read
Another case of computer fraud was reported this week.

A seismic change has taken place at the Supreme Court – but it’s not clear if the shift is about principle or party

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Major Supreme Court decisions and reversals last term are leaving some people, including this scholar on constitutional politics, wondering – what’s going on with the court?

Is Covid ‘Under Control’ in the US? Experts Say Yes

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
PolitiFact has been tracking this campaign promise since 2020. Experts are now saying it’s fair to describe the covid pandemic as “under control.”

Looking back on America’s summer of heat, floods and climate change: Welcome to the new abnormal

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Millions of people around the world suffered through long-lasting heat waves and deadly flash flooding in the summer of 2022. A climate scientist explains the rising risks.

The Racism, and Resilience, Behind Today’s Salmon Crisis

Art Shotwell 9 minutes read
Salmon have been endangered my entire life. Here’s what I didn’t realize until I started reporting.