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Bat Positive for Rabies Found in Skagit County

Anacortes Now Oct. 17 2023 4 minutes read

Skagit County Public Health reports that a bat that later tested positive for rabies was handled by a county resident who picked up the bat. 

Police Blotter, October 6 - 12, 2023

Anacortes Police Oct. 16 2023 3 minutes read

Another case of mail theft was investigated this week. Read on for that case and others...

Medicare Enrollees Can Switch Coverage Now. Here’s What’s New and What to Consider.

KFF Health News Oct. 16 2023 7 minutes read

Fall is the time when enrollees in the federal program for older people and people with certain disabilities can make changes to their health and drug plans. The decision can be complicated, but here are some key points to keep in mind.

Steep physical decline with age is not inevitable – here’s how strength training can change the trajectory

The Conversation Oct. 15 2023 6 minutes read

Weightlifting and other forms of resistance training can help stave off loss of muscle mass and other age-related physical decline.

How well did WA do with redistricting? New report grades the state’s process

Washington State Standard Oct. 15 2023 3 minutes read

Washington’s framework for redrawing legislative and congressional districts is working OK but there’s room for improvement, particularly with transparency and keeping politicians away from the process. 

Hikes: The Route Less Taken

Jack Hartt Oct. 11 2023 4 minutes read

There is the scent of the briny, muddy, lively edge of the sea, coupled with the tang of spruce and maple, tempered with a musty driftwood, sea lettuce, and detritus odor.

Police Blotter, September 29 - October 5, 2023

Anacortes Police Oct. 11 2023 4 minutes read

Anacortes Police arrested and jailed a woman in connection with a disorderly complaint at an unnamed local business.

States that send a mail ballot to every voter really do increase turnout, scholars find

Washington State Standard Oct. 11 2023 6 minutes read

When every registered voter gets sent a ballot in the mail — a system known as universal vote-by-mail — voting rates tend to rise, numerous studies have found.

Police Blotter, September 15 - 21, 2023

Anacortes Police Sep. 27 2023 4 minutes read

An Anacortes man recognized a block notice on his tablet as a fraud attempt and quickly moved to protect himself.

Hikes: "Ala, Ala, In Come Free"

Jack Hartt Sep. 22 2023 4 minutes read

Ala Spit -- even the name brings a smile.

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