Police Blotter, April 4 - 10, 2025

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This week, Anacortes Police investigated a daytime theft at a business, arrested a juvenile for felony harassment, and caught a loose dog.

Poll: WA voters more politically engaged following 2024 election

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Over half of Cascade PBS/Elway poll respondents said they were paying more attention to political news during the second Trump administration.

Support the Rice Family after Tragic Loss

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A GoFundMe has been started to support the family of 13-year-old Avery Rice from Anacortes, who died lasst week in a snowboarding accident at Mount Bachelor Ski Resort.

The cost of aging: How rent caps could affect Washington senior citizens

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Renters on fixed incomes hope a 10% ceiling on increases will provide relief, while older landlords worry it will force them out of business.

Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy

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Corporate decisions made in boardrooms and through initiatives with nonprofits have created an important kind of private climate governance.

Ryan Walters Announces Mayoral Run

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City Councilmember Ryan Walters has announced his run for mayor in a press release on Friday..

Police Blotter, March 28 - April 3, 2025

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Anacortes Police investigated an unruly motel guest, loud music and car honks at 2am and then, there’s the report of a beaver blocking the highway in this week’s Police Blotter.

Island Health seeks additional funding via levy

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A proposal to increase funding for Anacortes’ hospital district, Island Health, is before voters now on the April 24 ballot. The proposed new levy could bring in an additional $4 million dollars a year.

Hiking: Nothing Gold Can Stay

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Spring brings hope every year as we see seeds bringing forth miracles, buds bursting into flowers and leaves, the air warming after a cold winter’s nap, and the sun returning to rise higher and earlier each day.

April Artwalk this Friday

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Anacortes galleries open late this Friday night for April Artwalk. We've got the list.