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Anacortes Police investigated a hit-and-run traffic collision on Highway 20 and Christianson Road this week.

The Biden administration is finalizing the first federal limits on two compounds, PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water. These so-called ‘forever chemicals’ have been linked to numerous health effects.

Americans are divided on their preference for daylight saving time versus standard time. But research shows that our bodies fare better when aligned with the natural light of standard time.

The drugmaker’s move responded to the growing competition that has shaken up the insulin market in recent years.

Public school districts in Skagit County are reeling after a line item from the 2022 tax assessment was missed, making it appear as though there was a significant increase from year to year.

Come April 1, Washington state will once again start to ask an estimated 300,000 folks to renew their Medicaid (Apply Health) coverage. In Skagit County there are 8,075 residents eligible for continuous enrollment.

It looks the Washington State ferry service between Anacortes and Sydney, BC, may not return for another several years.

The Tommy Thompson Trestle has re-opened after an arson fire last August forced closure of the 2,000 foot long trestle.

In this week's Police Blotter, Anacortes Police arrested and charged a man with reckless driving after clocking the driver at 80 miles per hour on Commercial Ave. 

Billing experts and lawmakers are playing catch-up as providers find ways to get around new surprise-billing laws, leaving patients like Danielle Laskey of Seattle with big bills for emergency care at Swedish-First Hill.