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Police Blotter, August 1 - 7, 2020

Anacortes Police Aug. 10 2020 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 Aug. 10 2020 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.

City's COVID-19 Briefing - August 5, 2020

Art Shotwell Aug. 10 2020 8 minutes read
The City will be receiving ten parklets within the next two weeks. Once assembled, these parklets will facilitate physically distant outdoor dining and retail.

Your Favorite Store or Restaurant Is Open. How Do You Know It’s OK to Go In?

Art Shotwell Aug. 8 2020 6 minutes read
Kaiser Health News gathered tips from experets on what to look for when trying to decide if you will be comfortable visiting various estabishments.

SR 20 North Cascades Highway: The Rocks Are Gone And The Road is Open

Art Shotwell Aug. 6 2020 1 minute read
North Cascades Highway open
Ahead of schedule, State Route 20 is now back open for travelers through the Rockport area.

America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine

Art Shotwell Aug. 6 2020 6 minutes read
As scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, experts say obesity could prove an impediment — a sobering prospect for a nation in which nearly half of all adults are obese.

Fatal Collision on Twin Bridges

Art Shotwell Aug. 5 2020 1 minute read
Two drivers were killed in a crash on the Twin Bridges Wednesday afternoon that left one car dangling over the edge of the bridge. 

Police Blotter, July 25 - 30, 2020

Anacortes Police Aug. 4 2020 8 minutes read

Some excitement at the Cranberry Lake parking lot after a motorist struck first backed into another vehicle, then his vehicle drifted into a second vehicle.

What Senior Citizens Can Expect as Their New Normal in a Post-Vaccine World

Art Shotwell Aug. 3 2020 6 minutes read
Experts say folks 60 and up must continue to limit exposure in the years to come - even after there is a vaccine for COVID-19. 

Hospital Merger in Washington State Stokes Fears About Catholic Limits on Care

Art Shotwell Aug. 3 2020 5 minutes read
Seattle-based Virginia Mason Health System said that, as part of the deal, it would work with CHI Franciscan to comply with the directives governing Catholic health care institutions. 

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