Art Shotwell
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Art Shotwell
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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.
Anacortes Police
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A man was injured when he was assaulted by another man armed with brass knuckles with blades.
Art Shotwell
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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.
Art Shotwell
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The National Weather Service has issued a warning that heavy rainfall this week could lead to landslides in our area.
Art Shotwell
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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.
Art Shotwell
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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.
Art Shotwell
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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.
Art Shotwell
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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.
Anacortes Police
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