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Health Experts Worry CDC’s Covid Vaccination Rates Appear Inflated

Art Shotwell Dec. 9 2021 6 minutes read
Accuracy issues raise red flags because the data is used to plan and direct resources in the nation's continuing response to the covid-19 pandemic.

Police Blotter, November 26 - December 2, 2021

Anacortes Police Dec. 6 2021 7 minutes read
Two boats sustained at least $25,000 damage in an incident where one boat was untied and damaged as the tide rose.

Is It Time to Change the Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’?

Art Shotwell Dec. 6 2021 5 minutes read
Experts weigh in as the federal government urges everyone to get boosted amid concerns over omicron, a new covid variant.

Why addressing racism against Black women in health care is key to ending the US HIV epidemic

Art Shotwell Dec. 6 2021 7 minutes read
Forty years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Black women continue to bear the highest burden of HIV among women.

Police Blotter, November 18 - 27, 2021

Anacortes Police Nov. 30 2021 12 minutes read

Anacortes Police are investigating the abuse of a family dog which suffered blunt force trauma and suspected strangulation.

Police Blotter, November 12 - 17, 2021

Anacortes Police Nov. 22 2021 11 minutes read
Anacortes Police answered a call from a 33-year-old Anacortes woman who told 911 she didn’t know where she was. What followed ended with charges of assault, vehicle prowling and disorderly conduct.

Why You Can’t Find Cheap At-Home Covid Tests

Art Shotwell Nov. 22 2021 8 minutes read
You probably won't be testing everyone at your Thanksgiving table for covid because the tests are expensive and hard to find. Why? The federal government is partly to blame.

School Board asking to renew levies

Art Shotwell Nov. 19 2021 2 minutes read
Two ballot measures, a replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy (EPO), and a replacement Technology and Capital Levy to help maintain school services that are not provided by the state, go the voters next February. 

Public Opinion Is Unified on Lowering Drug Prices. Why Are Leaders Settling for Less?

Art Shotwell Nov. 18 2021 6 minutes read
Politicians and many health experts have done their best to see the glass half-full in the plan put forward by congressional Democrats and the president. But it’s “a far cry” from what other nations do to rein in drug prices, and polls show most voters demand more protection.

Anacortes-SJI Ferries back to four boats

Art Shotwell Nov. 18 2021 2 minutes read
Washington State Ferries set to start building ferry service back to pre-pandemic levels with the addition of a fourth boat in thre Anacortes/San Juan Islands.

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