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Police Blotter, February 20 - 26, 2021

Anacortes Police Mar. 2 2021 5 minutes read
A police officer stopped and cited a driver looking at her cellphone while driving in Anacortes.

How Inequity Gets Built Into America’s Vaccination System

Mar. 2 2021 15 minutes read
People eligible for the coronavirus vaccine tell us they are running up against barriers that are designed into the very systems meant to serve those most at risk of dying of the disease. ProPublica plans to continue tracking these roadblocks.

States Aim to Chip Away at Abortion Rights With Supreme Court in Mind

Mar. 2 2021 5 minutes read
Legislatures in conservative-leaning states across the country are pushing bills that would restrict abortion and, with a conservative Supreme Court in place, could erode abortion protections under Roe v. Wade.

Ryan Walters Announces Run for Anacortes Mayor

Art Shotwell Feb. 27 2021 3 minutes read
City Councilmember Ryan Walters has announced his candidacy for mayor of the Anacortes. Incumbent Mayor Laurie Gere recently declared she would not seek a third term.

Police Blotter, February 11 - 19, 2021

Anacortes Police Feb. 25 2021 5 minutes read
A Burlington man was booked in jail after driving erratically and crashing his vehicle in Washington Park.

The Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media for Vaccine Haves and Have-Nots

Feb. 22 2021 6 minutes read
In the thick of a global pandemic, and with a vaccine rollout that has been less than optimal, it’s no surprise that selfies featuring the coveted covid shot surface on social media timelines. But is posting a vaccine selfie on your social media account a faux pas or a needed encouragement for others to get the shot?

Why We Can’t Make Vaccine Doses Any Faster

Feb. 20 2021 10 minutes read
President Biden has promised enough doses for all American adults by this summer. There’s not much even the Defense Production Act can do to deliver doses before then.

Feds OK’d Export of Millions of N95 Masks as U.S. Workers Cried for More

Feb. 20 2021 6 minutes read
In the hours before President Joe Biden was inaugurated, the Federal Emergency Management Agency allowed a Texas mask maker to ship the high-quality masks overseas.

Mayor Gere won’t run again

Art Shotwell Feb. 19 2021 2 minutes read
Mayor Laurie Gere will not seek re-election. Her second term ends at the end of this year.

Covid-19 Vaccination Locations

Art Shotwell Feb. 17 2021 2 minutes read
Looking for Covid-19 vaccinations in Skagit County? There are several vaccine providers in Skagit County, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.

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