Police Blotter, January 2 - 7, 2021

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
Someone discovered a credit card skimmer attached to a card reader at a convenience store.

Before Mob Stormed the Capitol, Days of Security Planning Involved Cabinet Officials and President Trump

6 minutes read
A Pentagon memo offers one version of events — six days of preparation for a rally that quickly spiraled out of control.

Island Hospital Foundation Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Executive Community Briefing

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The Island Hospital Foundation and Island Hospital are hosting a free, online community briefing on the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, January 14th at 5:00 p.m. 

Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.

6 minutes read
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.

New guidance from the Governor’s office impacts Skagit residents and workers.

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Governor Inslee announced another, new phased plan called ‘Healthy Washington- Roadmap to Recovery.’

Populism erupts when people feel disconnected and disrespected

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
American society is riven down the middle. In the 2020 presidential election, 81 million people turned out to vote for Joe Biden, while another 74 million voted for Donald Trump.