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.

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.”