Looking back on America’s summer of heat, floods and climate change: Welcome to the new abnormal

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Millions of people around the world suffered through long-lasting heat waves and deadly flash flooding in the summer of 2022. A climate scientist explains the rising risks.

The Racism, and Resilience, Behind Today’s Salmon Crisis

Art Shotwell 9 minutes read
Salmon have been endangered my entire life. Here’s what I didn’t realize until I started reporting.

Anacortes man arrested & jailed on multiple felony charges

Anacortes Police 2 minutes read
Anacortes Police Photo
Anacortes Police arrested and charged a local man with multiple felonies after discovering three handguns, numerous pills along with white powder-like substances in his backpack.

Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott pull from segregationists’ playbook with their anti-immigration stunts

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
In the civil rights era, ‘Reverse Freedom Rides’ were more than just a political stunt. They were part of a systematic effort to deprive Black Americans of their livelihoods and force them out.

Police Blotter, September 9 - 15, 2022

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
More reports of gas being siphoned from vehicles here, including one case involving several construction company vehicles.

Motorcycle safety patrols during next weekend's Oyster Run

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
In a continued effort to reduce motorcycle crashes, increased safety patrols will be visible Sept. 23-25 during the Oyster Run near Anacortes.