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Major School Leadership Changes Coming: Justin Irish and Others Leaving

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Dr Justin Irish, who has been Anacortes Schools Superintendent for the past five years, has taken a job with the Northshore School District in King County. And he isn't the only one leaving.

Hiking: Rocks and Roots, Paws and Boots

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Sometimes it’s an uphill struggle in life.

Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor

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These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent coercion in the workplace, and prohibit bail bond agents from enforcing immigration laws. 

Police Blotter, May 2 - May 8, 2025

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Police this week recorded a fraud case, investigated a hit-and-run and spoke to a fired restaurant employee.

Higher Prices, Rolling Blackouts: The Northwest Is Bracing for the Effects of a Lagging Green Energy Push

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Washingteon and Oregon are nowhere near achieving their clean energy goals. The dramatic consequences are already being felt.

Bids to build new plug-in Washington state ferries come in high

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It’s raising doubts about the state’s plans to construct up to five new hybrid-electric vessels with the $1.3 billion lawmakers have set aside.

Hiking: A Cascade Mountain Morning

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I could see few details as I started up the trail, but I could hear choruses of birds serenading the dawn,

Police Blotter, April 25 - May 1, 2025

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In this week’s Police Blotter: another cyber scam involving the loss of a gaming laptop and cash. Also, a mother duck and duckling in a road.

How Washington’s new tax and fee increases could hit your pocket

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The new budget would raise the price of gas, Discover Passes and more. Democrats say this is necessary, while Republicans say it will hurt residents.

Around the Americas sailing expedition launches in Anacortes

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An ambitious 14-month research voyage on board a 48-foot sailboat launches this weekend from Cap Sante Marina.