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Police Blotter, December 2 - 8, 2022

Anacortes Police Dec. 13 2022 4 minutes read
As we get deeper into the Christmas holiday season, Anacortes Police investigated several burglaries at local businesses.

Washington State Proposes Reforms for Special Education Schools

Art Shotwell Dec. 13 2022 7 minutes read
Education officials cite Seattle Times/ProPublica investigation that showed state failed to address complaints about abuse, lack of academics.

How Medicare Advantage Plans Dodged Auditors and Overcharged Taxpayers by Millions

Art Shotwell Dec. 13 2022 8 minutes read
Facing rare scrutiny from federal auditors, some Medicare Advantage health plans failed to produce any records to justify their payments, government records show. The audits revealed millions of dollars in overcharges to Medicare over three years.

Skagit County Health Officer Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors to Reduce Respiratory Illness Risk

Art Shotwell Dec. 10 2022 4 minutes read
“I recommend that everyone wear a high-quality, well-fitting mask when around others in indoor spaces to protect yourself and others” says Dr. Leibrand, Skagit County Health Officer.
 

Paxlovid Has Been Free So Far. Next Year, Sticker Shock Awaits.

Art Shotwell Dec. 7 2022 8 minutes read
The government soon will stop paying for the covid drug that has proved to be the most effective at keeping patients alive and out of the hospital.

Georgia runoff elections are exciting, but costly for voters and democracy

Art Shotwell Dec. 7 2022 4 minutes read
Georgians appreciate the national attention from the runoff election, but the cost and tendency for a drop in turnout may lead to reform of the state’s ballot.

Police Blotter, November 25 - December 1, 2022

Anacortes Police Dec. 5 2022 5 minutes read
In this week’s police blotter, Anacortes Police helped rescue and return two missing bulldogs.

Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues

Art Shotwell Dec. 5 2022 5 minutes read
Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.

“Kids Seem to Be a Paycheck”: How a Billion-Dollar Corporation Exploits Washington’s Special Education System

Art Shotwell Dec. 4 2022 18 minutes read
Universal Health Services collected more than $38 million in tax dollars for special education services that families and former teachers say it largely didn’t provide.

Genocides persist, nearly 70 years after the Holocaust – but there are recognized ways to help prevent them

Art Shotwell Dec. 2 2022 7 minutes read
There isn’t one, clear-cut way to prevent genocide. But there are effective methods of prevention that governments can take.

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