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Agonizing Lag in Coronavirus Research Puts Pregnant Women and Babies at Risk

Art Shotwell Jul. 6 2020 13 minutes read
After months of asserting pregnant women were not at high risk for the coronavirus, the CDC recently released a study with sobering findings for expectant mothers. Experts say the data gaps are almost as worrisome as the results.

Mayor Gere Hosts 4th of July Patriotic Address

Art Shotwell Jul. 2 2020 14 minutes read
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, we celebrate the birth of our nation, with family and friends. Today I am sharing some of the history of the 4th of July celebrations written by Elaine Walker, Wallie Funk, Captain John See, and our Founding Fathers.

Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus

Art Shotwell Jul. 2 2020 17 minutes read
The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources necessary to confront the worst health crisis in a century.

Samish Nation plans to update Hazard Mitigation Plan

Art Shotwell Jul. 2 2020 2 minutes read
The Samish Indian Nation is embarking on a planning process to prepare for impacts of natural disasters.

School District Recognizes Outgoing Superintendent

Art Shotwell Jul. 2 2020 2 minutes read
Dr. Mark Wenzel was recognized at a special board meeting last week for his tremendous contributions to the Anacortes School District as superintendent for the past seven years. 

Police Blotter, June 20 - 26, 2020

Anacortes Police Jun. 30 2020 9 minutes read
Anacortes police are looking for a man who reportedly attempted to grab a teenager near Cranberry Lake in the forest lands on June 25.  

Has the IRS Hit Bottom?

Art Shotwell Jun. 30 2020 6 minutes read
Every year, the IRS annual report is an opportunity to measure how effectively the U.S. government has sabotaged its own ability to enforce its tax laws. This year’s report signals historic lows for U.S. tax enforcement.

Workers Filed More Than 4,100 Complaints About Protective Gear; Some Still Died

Art Shotwell Jun. 30 2020 10 minutes read
As health workers were dying of COVID-19, federal work-safety officials filed just one citation against an employer and rapidly closed complaints about protective gear.

Skagit County Remains in Phase 2

Art Shotwell Jun. 26 2020 2 minutes read
"Unfortunately we’ve seen an uptick in positive cases over the past several weeks that have prevented us from being able to move forward per the Safe Start—Reopening Washington plan."

State Coronavirus Data Doesn’t Support Trump’s Misleading Testing Claims

Art Shotwell Jun. 25 2020 7 minutes read
The Trump administration has doubled down on its claims that coronavirus case counts are up because the U.S. has increased testing. However, a closer look at graphs of testing numbers and positive cases shows that this isn’t the case for many states.

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