Erin Duez named as next AHS principal

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Erin Duez will be the new principal at Anacortes High School, effective July 1. She is currently principal at Cap Sante High School and is assistant principal at Anacortes High School. 

After mass shootings like Uvalde, national gun control fails – but states often loosen gun laws

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Calls for new gun legislation that previously failed to pass Congress are being raised again after the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at an elementary school in the small town of Uvalde, Texas.

Skagit County COVID Update: May 25, 2022

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Two new COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Skagit County this week. Meanwhile, Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 13 percent since last week and the 7-day hospitalization rate increased by 63 percent. 

Anacortes Superintendent responds to Texas school shooting

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
In a statement released Wednesday morning, Anacortes School Superintendent Justin Irish offeres condolences and reinforces district policies designed to protect Anacortes students.

Replacement theory isn’t new – 3 things to know about how this once-fringe conspiracy has become more mainstream

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
The recent grocery store mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, is placing a spotlight on white supremacy.

Veterans Memorial Plaza open on Memorial Day

Art Shotwell 1 minute read
The plaza will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 30.