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Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity

Art Shotwell Nov. 18 2021 6 minutes read
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, 2021, was hailed by the White House and advocates as a historic investment to improve internet access in America.

Slight upward trend in COVID cases in Skagit County

Art Shotwell Nov. 18 2021 2 minutes read
Skagit has a total of 12,357 cases; an increase of 394 new cases since last Wednesday; Hospitalizations are at 701 total (increased by 23 since Wednesday), and 126 deaths (increased by 10).  

Police Blotter, November 5 - 11, 2021

Anacortes Police Nov. 15 2021 13 minutes read
Anacortes Police are investigating the middle-of-the-night burglary of a collection of baseball cards from a secure room at a private home.

The ‘great resignation’ is a trend that began before the pandemic – and bosses need to get used to it

Art Shotwell Nov. 15 2021 5 minutes read
Finding good employees has always been a challenge - but these days it’s harder than ever. And it is unlikely to improve anytime soon.

COVID numbers remain high in Skagit County

Art Shotwell Nov. 10 2021 4 minutes read
Skagit County says that in the past week, five more people died of COVID, another 30 new COVID patients have been hospitalized and 471 new cases reported.

North Cascades Highway closing for the season on Wednesday due to avalanche risk

Art Shotwell Nov. 9 2021 1 minute read
With a forecast of snow followed later this week by warmer, wet weather, the SR 20 North Cascades Highway will close on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. for the season. 

Police Blotter, October 30 - November 5, 2021

Anacortes Police Nov. 9 2021 8 minutes read
Three Anacortes women face multiple charges, including resisting arrest, burglary, assault and malicious mischief, after two of them confronted an ex-boyfriend of one and another woman.

Are people lying more since the rise of social media and smartphones?

Art Shotwell Nov. 9 2021 5 minutes read
Social psychologists and communication scholars have long wondered not just who lies the most, but where people tend to lie the most – that is, in person or through some other communication medium.

Medicare Enrollment Blitz Doesn’t Include Options to Move Into Medigap

Art Shotwell Nov. 9 2021 7 minutes read
TV ads and mailings targeting seniors tout Medicare Advantage plans this time of year, but millions choosing traditional Medicare make a costly and difficult decision about Medigap coverage, which gets much less attention.

Draft County Commissioner redistricting maps available for review and comment

Art Shotwell Nov. 8 2021 2 minutes read
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners and Auditor’s Office are currently in the process of redistricting County Commissioner districts. 
 

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