Different Names, Same Address: How Big Businesses Got Government Loans Meant for Small Businesses

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
ProPublica found at least 15 large companies that received over half a billion dollars in PPP loans using the same technique: Getting multiple loans sent to smaller entities they own.

You Can See Friends and Relatives During the Pandemic Surge — But Do It Carefully

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Even as most U.S. states and authorities reimpose many of the restrictions they had prematurely lifted, public health experts say you can still have a safe social life — just not the one you were used to before the pandemic hit.

Police Blotter, July 4 - 9, 2020

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
Anacortes Police included only one fireworks-related issue, a reported fight over fireworks, in this week’s Police Blotter.

Next Showdown in Congress: Protecting Workers vs. Protecting Employers in the Pandemic

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Democrats want to bind employers to follow a safety plan, while Republicans seek to shield employers and doctors from lawsuits.

You Can Make Millions Selling Masks to the Government in Three Easy Steps

Art Shotwell 9 minutes read
The federal government is essentially providing seed money to PPE startups, including some run by people accused of fraud. Mask brokers describe a simple blueprint for buying masks from China to get rich.

School District Outlines School Year Ahead

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Anacortes students may be in classrooms for two to four days a week according to a proposal released on Thursday afternoon.