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Why Biden Has a Chance to Cut Deals With Red State Holdouts on Medicaid

Feb. 17 2021 7 minutes read
The pandemic and economic crisis give states new incentives to extend health coverage to their uninsured residents.

Police Blotter, February 7 - 11, 2021

Anacortes Police Feb. 15 2021 5 minutes read

Snowy highway conditions on Wednesday, Feb. 10, let to several traffic crashes on Highway 20.

Can Pfizer and Moderna End the Pandemic by Sharing Their Vaccine Designs?

Feb. 15 2021 10 minutes read
Industry experts say it’s highly unlikely that dozens of pharmaceutical companies that aren’t already producing covid vaccines stand ready to do so.

Trump's acquittal is a sign of ‘constitutional rot’ – partisanship overriding principles

Art Shotwell Feb. 15 2021 6 minutes read
The Senate’s decision to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial may have been a victory for Trump, but it is a clear sign that democracy in the U.S. is in poor health.

Skagit County to move to Covid Phase 2 beginning this weekend

Art Shotwell Feb. 12 2021 2 minutes read
Governor Inslee has announced that the North Region- which includes Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties—will be moving forward to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery Plan beginning on Sunday, Feb. 14. 
 

Mayor Gere sets State of the City address

Art Shotwell Feb. 12 2021 1 minute read
Mayor Gere will give an overview of major projects and accomplishments of 2020 and highlight what the City can look forward to in 2021 in her virtual State of the City address on Feb. 23.

Ziply to Compete with City's Fiber Internet

Art Shotwell Feb. 12 2021 2 minutes read
Ziply Fiber says announced it has completed a critical phase of a fiber-optic network build-out in Anacortes that will deliver gig-speed fiber internet and an all-new, state-of-the-art network to residents and businesses, beginning Mon, Feb 15.

As Pandemic Surged, Contact Tracing Struggled; Biden Looks to Boost It

Feb. 10 2021 7 minutes read
Reaching people who may have been in contact with covid patients has helped cut the number of infections, but these tracing efforts become less effective as the number of cases grows.

Police Blotter, January 30 - February 4, 2021

Anacortes Police Feb. 8 2021 6 minutes read
This week saw several motorists arrested and jailed in county jail on charges related to drunk driving.

Will the COVID-19 vaccine work as well in patients with obesity?

Art Shotwell Feb. 8 2021 5 minutes read
Adult patients who have excess weight or obesity are among the most impacted by COVID-19, and they make up more than 70% of the U.S. population.

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