Proposed federal abortion ban evokes 19th-century Comstock Act – a law so unpopular it triggered the centurylong backlash that led to Roe

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
US history suggests that Republican efforts to restrict reproductive rights will be difficult to enforce and widely reviled, undermining their effectiveness – and ultimately causing their demise.

School start times and screen time late in the evening exacerbate sleep deprivation in US teenagers

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Adolescent biology, early morning classes and too much evening screen time are a few of the key drivers behind teen sleep deprivation.

With Polio’s Return, Here’s What Back-to-Schoolers Need to Know

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
Because polio has been vanishingly rare in the United States for nearly a half-century, doctors may not consider it when diagnosing patients with typical symptoms. Here are the signs and the science behind an infectious disease that is largely a mystery to modern society.

Rail Strike Could Impact County Solid Waste

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Due to the looming possibility of a railroad strike, Skagit County Solid Waste is preparing for possible temporary facility closures of their transfer stations.

Police Blotter, September 2 - 8, 2022

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
A 73-year-old Anacortes man reported that he had been scammed out of about $2,450. 

While Inflation Takes a Toll on Senior Citizens, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
With prices of necessities rising dramatically, many older Americans are having trouble making ends meet. They often don’t know that help is available from a variety of programs, and some sources of financial assistance are underused.