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The TSA Hoarded 1.3 Million N95 Masks Even Though Airports Are Empty and It Doesn’t Need Them

Art Shotwell May. 6 2020 7 minutes read
TSA officials stockpiled a huge shipment of N95 masks they knew they didn’t need even after two agency officials asked to donate them.

Police Blotter, April 25 - May 1, 2020

Anacortes Police May. 5 2020 6 minutes read
A local business owner who received an unexpected check from out of town failed to fall for the scam which the owner to send back cash… 

Viral Post Alleging Obama-Era Device Tax Caused Current PPE Shortage Is Way Off

Art Shotwell May. 5 2020 7 minutes read
Nothing in this viral meme is accurate. And there are other places to place blame.

Northwest Washington Regional Virtual Town Hall Monday

Art Shotwell May. 4 2020 1 minute read

Join Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, Rep. Alex Ramel, Rep. Dave Paul and Rep. Sharon Shewmake for a Virtual Community Conversation on Monday, May 4th at 6pm on Facebook Live.

As COVID-19 Lurks, Families Are Locked Out Of Nursing Homes. Is It Safe Inside?

Art Shotwell May. 4 2020 8 minutes read

“The awful truth is families have no control over what’s happening,” one advocate says.

Fear Of Coronavirus Propels Some Smokers To Quit

Art Shotwell Apr. 30 2020 7 minutes read

Increasing evidence suggests people who smoke are more likely to become severely ill and die from COVID-19 than nonsmokers. Some people are using that as inspiration to quit.

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