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Summer 2020 Events Sponsored by the City of Anacortes are Cancelled

Art Shotwell May. 11 2020 2 minutes read
The City of Anacortes has decided to cancel a number of public events this summer following the recommendation of the county Public Health Officer.

The Bailout Is Working — for the Rich

Art Shotwell May. 10 2020 7 minutes read
The economy is in free fall but Wall Street is thriving, and stocks of big private equity firms are soaring dramatically higher. That tells you who investors think is the real beneficiary of the federal government’s massive rescue efforts.

Reopening In The COVID Era: How To Adapt To A New Normal

Art Shotwell May. 8 2020 9 minutes read
States and the federal government are experimenting with steps that will allow people to start working again and returning to more typical lifestyles. But public health experts offer their thoughts on the related risk-benefit calculations.

Skagit County COVID-19 Update - May 7, 2020

Art Shotwell May. 7 2020 4 minutes read

You’ve probably read in the news over the past few weeks that Public Health officials are hoping to expand antibody (also called serology) testing, and probably have some questions about what antibody testing could mean for you and Governor Inslee’s Safe Start plan.

County Recommends Cancelling Summer Events

Art Shotwell May. 7 2020 2 minutes read
Skagit County Health Dept. recommends cancelling or postponing large scale events, including fairs, parades, festivals, overnight residential camps, fireworks displays or any other large group gatherings through the summer.

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.

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