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Police Blotter, August 22 - 28, 2020

Anacortes Police Aug. 31 2020 7 minutes read

Police had to chase down a theft suspect to recover a stolen purse.

Trump, Hahn Mischaracterize Data on COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma

Art Shotwell Aug. 26 2020 12 minutes read

In a hyped press briefing the eve of the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump falsely said that convalescent plasma had been “proven to reduce mortality by 35%,” even though the therapy has not yet been shown to be effective for COVID-19.

Police Blotter, August 15 - 21, 2020

Anacortes Police Aug. 26 2020 7 minutes read

This week’s police blotter is topped by a cat that turned nasty after being rescued from a tree…The cat is now in quarantine...

Prognosis for Rural Hospitals Worsens With Pandemic

Art Shotwell Aug. 26 2020 6 minutes read

Rural hospitals were already struggling before the coronavirus emerged. Now, the loss of revenue from patients who are afraid to come to the emergency room, postponing doctor’s appointments and delaying elective surgeries is adding to the pressure.

What the Post Office Needs to Survive a Pandemic Election

Art Shotwell Aug. 20 2020 10 minutes read
Fueled by the president’s unfounded claims about rampant voter fraud, and reports of equipment being removed, the plight of the United States Postal Service has captured America’s attention. Will it collapse? Here’s what you need to know.

Cellphone Data Shows How Las Vegas Is “Gambling With Lives” Across the Country

Art Shotwell Aug. 18 2020 16 minutes read
Las Vegas casinos, open for months now, are a likely hotbed for the spread of COVID-19. For many reasons, contact tracing has proved next to impossible as tourists return to homes across the U.S.
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