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Top 3 Tips for Navigating the “Tripledemic” 

Art Shotwell Jan. 10 2023 4 minutes read
The Washington Department of Health is reporting high flu rates as well as an ongoing battle against COVID-19 and RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) infection rates – a concerning tripledemic. As such, families should be aware of how they can avoid these viruses as in-person school and work begin to pick up again in the new year.

How Congress Finally Cracked Down on a Massive Tax Scam

Art Shotwell Jan. 9 2023 8 minutes read
The recently signed $1.7 trillion spending bill could accomplish what six years of IRS audits and DOJ prosecutions could not: shutting down “syndicated conservation easements” that exploit a charitable tax break meant to preserve open land.

Police Blotter, December 30, 2022 - January 5, 2023

Anacortes Police Jan. 9 2023 5 minutes read
The first call of the new year was for a burglary discovered after a 12-day trip by the homeowner. 

Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people, according to a new multicountry study

Art Shotwell Jan. 5 2023 5 minutes read
While there are still far more questions than answers about long COVID-19, researchers are beginning to get a clearer picture of the health and economic consequences of the condition.

What to Know About Cellphone Radiation

Art Shotwell Jan. 5 2023 7 minutes read
ProPublica recently examined how the federal government, based on quarter-century-old standards, denies that cellphones pose any risks. This guide answers some of the most common questions people ask about cellphone radiation.

Police Blotter, December 23 - 29, 2022

Anacortes Police Jan. 2 2023 4 minutes read
Anacortes Police took 118 calls last week. Here are highlights from APD’s calls.

Guemes Island Ferry Public Open House Scheduled for January 3

Art Shotwell Dec. 30 2022 1 minute read
Skagit County Public Works is proposing adjustments to ferry fares in 2023. A consulting firm, KPFF Consulting Engineers, has been hired to provide services for a rate study for the Guemes Island Ferry system.

Medicare Keeps Spending More on COVID-19 Testing

Art Shotwell Dec. 30 2022 9 minutes read
Medicare’s COVID-19 testing costs reached over $2 billion in 2022. The growing costs concern some experts, who say financial incentives and a lack of regulation early in the pandemic led to fraud and overspending.

How to Evaluate a Nonprofit Before You Donate

Art Shotwell Dec. 28 2022 8 minutes read
It’s important to know that your charitable donation will be well spent and support the programs you care about. Here’s how to check on a nonprofit’s finances.

Police Blotter, December 16 - 22, 2022

Anacortes Police Dec. 28 2022 4 minutes read
Someone fired a single shot, apparently from a vehicle, into the front window of a business on 12th St, near O Ave. one night this week. 

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