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One dead in weekend rollover crash

Anacortes Police May. 22 2023 1 minute read

Anacortes Fire Department personnel had to cut the vehicle open to extract the 50-year-old Anacortes male driver. He was declared dead after lifesaving measures.

Police Blotter, May 12 - 18, 2023

Anacortes Police May. 22 2023 5 minutes read

A reportedly intoxicated 35-year-old Anacortes man was rescued after falling off his dingy in the Guemes Channel. 

How wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains

The Conversation May. 22 2023 6 minutes read

Fires in Canada have sent smoke across several US states, leaving cities like Denver with some of the worst air quality in the world – even far from the actual flames.

Balance declines with age, but exercise can help stave off some of the risk of falling

The Conversation May. 21 2023 7 minutes read

Lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet and sleep can lower the ‘biological age’ of your cells and tissues and reduce age-related physical decline.

Teenage brains are drawn to popular social media challenges – here’s how parents can get their kids to think twice

The Conversation May. 18 2023 5 minutes read

Adolescent brains are especially vulnerable to risk-taking and social pressure. But there are steps parents can take to steer their teen away from dangerous social media stunts.

School District budget reductions and next steps

Anacortes Now May. 17 2023 5 minutes read

The Anacortes School District has announced additional budget reductions and notified impacted staff, after carefully weighing all options, reviewing legislative impacts, and working with our bargaining units. 

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