Police Blotter, July 29 - August 4, 2022

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
A 50-year-old Anacortes woman reported this week to Anacortes Police that a coyote pup had been hanging around her property and wouldn’t leave. 

Car prowls on the increase in Anacortes

Anacortes Police 1 minute read
Vehicle prowlers broke into five different cars in the Whistle Lake parking lot last Friday stealing credit cards and a variety of items.

Heat Wave Prompts Cooling Stations

Art Shotwell 4 minutes read
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory indicating that a prolonged period of hot weather is expected across Western Washington this week.

School Summer Impact Program Takes Kids Outside

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Walks in the forestlands, trips to Rosario Beach and Deception Pass and dance moves with Fidalgo Danceworks are all a part of the Impact summer learning program that is taking place throughout July. 

National ‘988’ Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Launched

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
A new suicide and crisis lifeline number, 988, launched last weekend, will now route people to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and serve as a universal entry point so that, no matter where you live, you can easily reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.

What really drives anti-abortion beliefs?

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Research suggests it’s a matter of sexual strategies. People vary in how opposed they are to casual sex.