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100 Million People in America Are Saddled With Health Care Debt

Art Shotwell Jun. 16 2022 17 minutes read
The U.S. health system now produces debt on a mass scale, a new investigation shows. Patients face gut-wrenching sacrifices.

Skagit County COVID Update, June 15, 2022

Art Shotwell Jun. 16 2022 1 minute read
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate is down 4 percent since last week and the 7-day hospitalization rate has remained unchanged since last week at 11.5 per 100k. One new COVID-19 related death was reported in Skagit County. Our County remains at a “High” disease transmission level.

The Hidden Fees Making Your Bananas, and Everything Else, Cost More

Art Shotwell Jun. 16 2022 23 minutes read
A cadre of ocean carriers are charging exorbitant, potentially illegal, fees on shipping containers stuck because of congestion at ports. Sellers of furniture, coconut water, even kids’ potties say the fees are inflating costs.

Police Blotter, June 3 - 9, 2022

Anacortes Police Jun. 14 2022 5 minutes read
Anacortes Police officers were dispatched to a report of a man running in traffic and waving his arms in the 3200 block of Commercial Avenue.

A Deep Dive Into the Widening Mortality Gap Across the Political Aisle

Art Shotwell Jun. 9 2022 5 minutes read
Research out this week examines how an area’s political environment can affect its mortality rate.

Skagit County COVID Update, June 8, 2022

Art Shotwell Jun. 9 2022 2 minutes read
Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 3 percent since last week and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 15 percent.

Patients Seek Mental Health Care From Their Doctor But Find Health Plans Standing in the Way

Art Shotwell Jun. 8 2022 8 minutes read
Despite a consensus that patients should be able to get mental health care from primary care doctors, insurance policies and financial incentives may not support that.

Changes are coming to school meals nationwide – an expert in food policy explains

Art Shotwell Jun. 7 2022 6 minutes read
For the two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public schools have been able to provide free meals for all students, including to-go meals in the summer. But on June 30, 2022, the federal waivers that expanded the school lunch program will expire.

School mental health resources critical to ensuring safe school environments

Art Shotwell Jun. 7 2022 4 minutes read
Whenever a mass shooting takes place in schools, public discussion often focuses on laws or policies that might have prevented the tragedy. But averting school violence needs more than gun policy.

Burlington business supports "Welcome Back Skagit" campaign

Art Shotwell Jun. 7 2022 2 minutes read
Image360 Burlington is partnering with the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and the Burlington Chamber of Commerce to provide businesses with free signs to help announce to the public that they are officially open for business.

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