This week’s Anacortes Police blotter includes a report on APD’s involvement in a chase of a vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting in Mount Vernon. Also, another cybercrime and more political signs stolen.

But the November ballot measure has major bipartisan and business opposition.

In red and blue states, state lawmakers from both parties are expanding protections for patients burdened by medical debt.

Head to downtown Anacortes for the monthly First Friday Artwalk this Friday.

Incumbent Steve Hobbs, a Democrat, faces Republican challenger Dale Whitaker. Election security and ballot access are among the issue central to the race.

This past week in Anacortes, more political signs disappearing and another cyberscam victim.