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Skagit 911 Considers Sales Tax Increase for November Election

Art Shotwell May. 6 2022 2 minutes read
Measure would fund needed technology and equipment upgrades and improve emergency response.

In a Post-Roe America, Expect More Births in a Country Where Maternal Mortality Continues to Rise

Art Shotwell May. 5 2022 3 minutes read
The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy countries. And it may get worse as abortions become more difficult to obtain, say public health experts.

Abortion pills are safe to prescribe without in-person exams, new research finds

Art Shotwell May. 5 2022 4 minutes read
During the pandemic, health care providers began prescribing abortion pills without requiring in-person exams. This practice could help people access the care they need when abortion rights are in limbo.

A boom in fitness trackers isn’t leading to a boom in physical activity – men, women, kids and adults in developed countries are all moving les

Art Shotwell May. 4 2022 6 minutes read
The manufacturers of fitness devices certainly want consumers to believe that tracking fitness or health-related behaviors will spur them on to increase their activity levels and make them healthier. Analysis of research published over the past 25 years suggests otherwise.

Skagit County COVID Update: May 4, 2022

Art Shotwell May. 4 2022 3 minutes read
Skagit County has moved to a “Substantial” disease transmission level, up from “Moderate” last week. Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 111 percent since last week, and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 50 percent.

Police Blotter, April 22 - 28, 2022

Anacortes Police May. 3 2022 5 minutes read
Anacortes Police investigated a reported road rage incident that turned out to be a high school street game.

“This Was Not a Surprise”: How the Pro-Choice Movement Lost the Battle for Roe

Art Shotwell May. 3 2022 9 minutes read
In the wake of a leaked draft opinion indicating the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade, Joshua Prager, author of “The Family Roe,” discusses the 50-year battle over abortion rights and the strategic decisions that led us here.

Historic ‘Breach’ Puts Abortion Rights Supporters and Opponents on Alert for Upcoming Earthquake

Art Shotwell May. 3 2022 6 minutes read
An opinion published by Politico confirms what many who have followed the abortion debate already suspected: Roe v. Wade is soon to be no more. But the question remains: How will the public respond?

What’s at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade – 3 essential reads

Art Shotwell May. 3 2022 6 minutes read
A leaked draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito suggests the Supreme Court is on the brink of overturning two rulings, including Roe v. Wade, that guarantee the right to abortion in the U.S.

Save the Killer Whales!

Art Shotwell Apr. 28 2022 11 minutes read
Orcas, known as Killer Whales, are not actually whales and are in fact a member of the dolphin species. Courtesy of Anacortes Whale Watching.
A grassroots group of Anacortes retirees seeks to restore Orca habitats in the Puget Sound.

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