Police Blotter, November 25 - December 1, 2022

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
In this week’s police blotter, Anacortes Police helped rescue and return two missing bulldogs.

Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.

“Kids Seem to Be a Paycheck”: How a Billion-Dollar Corporation Exploits Washington’s Special Education System

Art Shotwell 18 minutes read
Universal Health Services collected more than $38 million in tax dollars for special education services that families and former teachers say it largely didn’t provide.

Genocides persist, nearly 70 years after the Holocaust – but there are recognized ways to help prevent them

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
There isn’t one, clear-cut way to prevent genocide. But there are effective methods of prevention that governments can take.

How parents can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of teen mental health problems

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Nearly 1 in 5 US teenagers battle depression. But parents can help by communicating openly, creating a behavior contract and finding low-pressure opportunities to interact with their teen.

Montana’s New Sex Ed Law Ensnares English and History Lessons, Too

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
A broadly worded Montana law meant to alert parents of upcoming lessons about human sexuality has led cautious school administrators to include notifications about literature, history, and science lessons, as well.