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After COP27, all signs point to world blowing past the 1.5 degrees global warming limit – here’s what we can still do about it

Art Shotwell Nov. 22 2022 5 minutes read
A leading climate scientist explains why going over 1.5 degrees Celsius puts the world in a danger zone.

Police Suspect Dies of Self-inflicted Injury While Avoiding Arrest

Art Shotwell Nov. 17 2022 1 minute read
A 37-year old Anacortes man died of a self-inflicted injury as police were ready to serve warrants, according to a statement by the Anacortes Police Department. 

Pressure Grows on Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Jack Up Apartment Rents

Art Shotwell Nov. 17 2022 9 minutes read
RealPage has come under increasing fire from lawmakers and lawyers after ProPublica reported on its software’s potentially anti-competitive effects. Lawsuits have been filed in Seattle.

Anacortes Library Offering Series on Teen Relationships

Art Shotwell Nov. 16 2022 3 minutes read
Anacortes Library is partnering with Skagit County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services to offer free workshops on healthy teen relationships, one series for teens and another series for parents.

Antisemitism isn’t just ‘Jew-hatred’ – it’s anti-Jewish racism

Art Shotwell Nov. 16 2022 5 minutes read
Combatting antisemitism isn’t just about ‘calling it out’ – it’s about helping people understand what antisemitism is in the first place.

Police Blotter, November 4 - 10, 2022

Anacortes Police Nov. 15 2022 5 minutes read
Anacortes Police made repeat visits to T Ave., where a city Outreach Team had visited two weeks earlier. 
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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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