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Dash & Splash fundraiser February 18

Art Shotwell Jan. 24 2023 2 minutes read
The Skagit County Dash and Splash, a fundraiser for Special Olympics, is set for February 18 in Anacortes and will be in person this year. The Dash and Splash is a combination of a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a Polar Plunge.

Promoters of Election Lies Also Hyped a Hospital for Ukraine. That Never Happened Either.

Art Shotwell Jan. 24 2023 10 minutes read
True the Vote, a group that spread discredited election conspiracy theories, “abandoned” The Freedom Hospital in April 2022, according to its lawyers. Yet board member Gregg Phillips continued to seek donations for the project for months afterward.

Four School Board Candidates set for Public Interviews

Art Shotwell Jan. 23 2023 1 minute read
The Anacortes School Board will interview four candidates for temporary appointment to the school board, filling the remainder of Marilyn Hanesworth’s seat which expires in November, 2023. 

Horror and anguish are playing out on repeat following the latest mass shooting – and the mental health scars extend far beyond those directly affected

Art Shotwell Jan. 23 2023 7 minutes read
Even people who are only indirectly exposed to these repeat tragedies, such as first responders and those affected by media coverage, can experience profound and long-lasting grief.

Washington State Launches Investigation of Private Special Education Schools

Art Shotwell Jan. 22 2023 7 minutes read
The inquiry and a sweeping reform bill follow a Seattle Times and ProPublica investigation that found allegations of abuse, overuse of isolation rooms and pressure to skimp on staffing and resources at the Northwest School of Innovative Learning.

Police Blotter, January 6 - 12, 2023

Anacortes Police Jan. 16 2023 5 minutes read
A man was injured when he was assaulted by another man armed with brass knuckles with blades. 

Officers respond to swatting call early Thursday

Art Shotwell Jan. 12 2023 1 minute read
Anacortes Police responded early Thursday morning to a 911 caller who said he had shot his boyfriend. The call ended up being a hoax, a case of swatting.

Heavy Rain forecast for Thursday & Friday

Art Shotwell Jan. 11 2023 1 minute read
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that heavy rainfall this week could lead to landslides in our area.

Are gas stoves bad for your health? Here’s why the federal government is considering new safety regulations

Art Shotwell Jan. 11 2023 7 minutes read
Natural gas has been marketed for decades as a clean fuel, but a growing body of research shows that gas stoves can contribute significantly to indoor air pollution, as well as climate change.

The Decision of Where to Seek Care Is Complicated by the Multitude of Options

Art Shotwell Jan. 11 2023 8 minutes read
The proliferation of care options — particularly urgent care centers and free-standing emergency departments — can make the head spin. Facilities have little incentive to clear up the confusion of where to go. But for patients, the wrong choice can mean big bills and possibly poor health outcomes.

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