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Police Blotter, May 9 - 15, 2025

Anacortes Police May. 19 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to reports of a deer attacking a walker and his dog, a woman unconscious in her parked vehicle and a resident's personal information on the Dark Web.

Tribal court warrants to be enforceable by state authorities

Salish Current May. 17 2025 9 minutes read

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Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) said she was speaking as a Native woman rather than as a legislator as she told the state Senate Law and Justice Committee about the importance of HB 1829 earlier in the 2025 legislative session.

Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law

Washington State Standard May. 17 2025 4 minutes read

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A new law in Washington will assure students are offered special education services until they are 22. State Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground, a special education teacher, was the sponsor.

Major School Leadership Changes Coming: Justin Irish and Others Leaving

Art Shotwell May. 15 2025 4 minutes read

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Dr Justin Irish, who has been Anacortes Schools Superintendent for the past five years, has taken a job with the Northshore School District in King County. And he isn't the only one leaving.

Hiking: Rocks and Roots, Paws and Boots

Jack Hartt May. 15 2025 5 minutes read

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Sometimes it’s an uphill struggle in life.

Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor

Washington State Standard May. 14 2025 5 minutes read

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These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent coercion in the workplace, and prohibit bail bond agents from enforcing immigration laws. 

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