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Police Blotter, March 28 - April 3, 2020

Anacortes Police Apr. 7 2020 5 minutes read

The city’s Animal Control Officer met a full-grown female elephant seal that had become a nuisance in the back yard of a home.

To Curb Coronavirus, What’s Behind The Wearing Of A Mask?

Art Shotwell Apr. 7 2020 7 minutes read

The CDC recommends that Americans wear facial masks when they go to public places, such as the grocery store. But this is only one part of a multipronged effort to stop the virus’s spread.

Monday Skagit Coronavirus Update

Art Shotwell Apr. 6 2020 1 minute read

Skagit County Public Health reported on Monday five more positive cases of COVID-19 to 166 in the county. Meanwhile, Governor Inslee ordered schools to remain closed for the school year. I haven't seen any word on high school graduation ceremonies yet.

Mayor Gere to Host COVID-19 Community Briefing On Wednesday

Art Shotwell Apr. 6 2020 2 minutes read

Mayor Laurie Gere will brief the public with the most up to date information on this COVID-19 crisis and discuss the impact this has had on the Anacortes community on Wednesday, April 8, at 4pm on cable channel 10.

‘You Pray That You Got The Drug.’ Ailing Couple Gambles On Trial For COVID-19 Cure

Art Shotwell Apr. 6 2020 8 minutes read

Josie and George Taylor of Everett, Washington, are two of the first people in the U.S. to recover from novel coronavirus infections after joining a clinical trial for the antiviral drug remdesivir.

How Tea Party Budget Battles Left the National Emergency Medical Stockpile Unprepared for Coronavirus

Art Shotwell Apr. 5 2020 9 minutes read

Fiscal restraints imposed by Republicans in Congress in the early years of the Obama administration left the U.S. less prepared to respond to the coronavirus pandemic today.

Medicaid Nearing ‘Eye Of The Storm’ As Newly Unemployed Look For Coverage

Art Shotwell Apr. 4 2020 8 minutes read

The coronavirus outbreak has forced millions out of work and the federal-state health program for low-income people could face unprecedented strains as many states don’t necessarily have the resources or systems in place to meet the demand.

Friday Coronavirus Update

Art Shotwell Apr. 3 2020 1 minute read

Skagit County reports another increase of individual testing positive for COVID-19 from 153 on Thursday to 160 on Friday. Number of deaths remains at four. But, the number of those hospitalized increased to 18 at some point in theie disease.

Trump Administration Uses Wartime Powers To Be First In Line On Medical Supplies

Art Shotwell Apr. 3 2020 7 minutes read

As states scour the world for masks and other protective medical equipment, the federal government has repeatedly invoked a little-known clause in the Defense Production Act to step to the front of the line for sought-after health supplies.

North Cascades Park Complex Closes, Joining Hwy 20 Closure

Art Shotwell Apr. 2 2020 3 minutes read

Effective April 3, National Parks along North Cascades Highway will close to all park visitors until further notice. State Route 20 will remain open to just west of the town of Newhalem (milepost 120). The closure point on the east side will remain at milepost 177 (Early Winters Campground).

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