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Abortion pills are just as safe to prescribe based on a patient’s medical history as after an in-person exam, new research finds

Art Shotwell Mar. 21 2022 4 minutes read
For many people, accessing abortion care can be a major challenge.

Washington State Budgets $1.6 Million for Study and Removal of Toxic Lights

Art Shotwell Mar. 15 2022 6 minutes read
Responding to a Seattle Times and ProPublica investigation, state lawmakers set aside funds after fluorescent lights leaked PCBs at a Seattle-area school for several years. But legislators say it’s only a first step.

Putin puts international justice on trial – betting that the age of impunity will continue

Art Shotwell Mar. 15 2022 7 minutes read
Images of pregnant women fleeing a bombed maternity ward in Mariupol, Ukraine, raised again the question of how far the Russian military will be willing to go to conquer the country – and whether war crimes are being committed.

The promise and folly of war – why do leaders enter conflict assuming victory is assured?

Art Shotwell Mar. 14 2022 6 minutes read
Amid a staunch and passionate defense that has slowed the Russian advance to Kiev and global condemnation, Vladimir Putin’s motivation for invading has been subject to speculation: Just what does he hope to achieve by war in Ukraine?

Police Blotter, March 4 - 10, 2022

Anacortes Police Mar. 14 2022 7 minutes read
Anacortes Police worked this past week on several cases of catalytic converters being stolen and several reports of fuel theft from parked cars.

Affordable housing in the US is increasingly scarce, making renters ask: Where do we go?

Art Shotwell Mar. 14 2022 5 minutes read
The United States is facing an expanding gap between how much workers earn and how much they have to pay for housing.

No masks needed in Anacortes schools

Art Shotwell Mar. 11 2022 2 minutes read
The state and the Anacortes School District are dropping the mask mandate for students in schools, effective this weekend.

State Transportation Package passes; Guemes Ferry Replacement Project fully funded

Art Shotwell Mar. 11 2022 2 minutes read
Full funding of $14 million for a new Guemes Ferry is included in the just-passed Washington state transportation package.

Continued good COVID numbers ahead of end of mask mandate

Art Shotwell Mar. 9 2022 1 minute read
Skagit County’s 14-day case rate has decreased by 31 percent since last week, and our hospitalization rate has decreased by 58 percent. One new COVID-related death was reported this week.

Police Blotter, February 25 - March 3, 2022

Anacortes Police Mar. 9 2022 7 minutes read
An Anacortes woman was booked into Skagit County jail on several charges, including obstructing law enforcement, in connection with a public domestic argument.

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