Mayor Gere’s COVID-19 Briefing - August 12, 2020

Art Shotwell 16 minutes read
As we remain watchful of the County’s metrics, the City focuses on how to best support our community through this economic sustainability.

Dying Young: The Health Care Workers in Their 20s Killed by COVID-19

Art Shotwell 9 minutes read
A database of deaths compiled by KHN and The Guardian includes a significant minority under 30, leaving shattered dreams and devastated families.

Back to the Future: Trump’s History of Promising a Health Plan That Never Comes

Art Shotwell 9 minutes read
Ever since he was a presidential candidate, President Donald Trump has been promising the American people a “terrific,” “phenomenal” and “fantastic” new health care plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.

It’s Illegal for Federal Officials to Campaign on the Job. Trump Staffers Keep Doing It Anyway.

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Trump administration officials have been cited 13 times for violating the Hatch Act, a New Deal-era law prohibiting government officials from engaging in campaigning.

Police Blotter, August 1 - 7, 2020

Anacortes Police 7 minutes read
A man and woman contacted police early evening on August 6th to report a road rage incident that occurred in the downtown business district.

Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection to Harvest Crops

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
Skeptics say the lack of enforceable federal safety standards geared toward the coronavirus allows these employers to prioritize the harvest over worker safety.