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School Board Names Carl Bruner to Lead Anacortes Schools

Art Shotwell Jun. 20 2025 3 minutes read

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The School Board this afternoon named Carl Bruner as the new Interim Superintendent of Anacortes Schools, replacing Justin Irish who will be leaving at the end of June.

Hiking: Holding Up the Sky

Maribeth Crandell Jun. 19 2025 5 minutes read

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I heard the robins nagging, nagging, nagging, and the junco warning. The crows joined in to make a real raucous. They were pointing out an owl sitting just above me.

Police Blotter, June 6 - 12, 2025

Anacortes Police Jun. 16 2025 4 minutes read

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This week’s Anacortes Police Blotter includes reports of a transient's use of church property, a shattered window on a business and a stolen cell phone which turned up in a phone deposit box.

‘No Kings’ Protest Comes to Anacortes

Art Shotwell Jun. 14 2025 1 minute read

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An unusually huge crowd filled the sidewalks of Commercial Ave from 10th Street to 15th Street as a 'No Kings' protest hits Anacortes.

Hiking: A Bridge Too Far

Jack Hartt Jun. 12 2025 4 minutes read

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As I hiked, I realized I had entered a magical, majestic cathedral of towering giants, their presence timeless, their size humbling. 

AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing

The Conversation Jun. 12 2025 10 minutes read
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AI tools gather information about you from many types of devices, including smartphones.
 
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