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Police Blotter, May 17 - 23, 2024

Anacortes Police May. 27 2024 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police assisted a woman who apparently had lost $7,000 in a fraud case. 

Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race

Crosscut May. 27 2024 6 minutes read

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Among those who have decided, Democrat Bob Ferguson leads Republican Dave Reichert 22% to 20% with six months remaining until the election.

Guemes Island Ferry Electronic Ticketing System Launch Delayed

Anacortes Now May. 25 2024 1 minute read

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Skagit County has announced a delay in the switch to electronic ticketing for the Guemes Island Ferry.

Washington voters favor anti-tax initiatives — for now

Crosscut May. 25 2024 5 minutes read

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More than 40% of voters told the Cascade PBS/Elway Poll they would like to repeal WA’s new capital gains tax as well as its carbon cap-and-invest system.

I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I’m doing it wrong

The Conversation May. 24 2024 7 minutes read

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It’s rarely the creep at the playground. About 90% of child sexual abusers know the family.

Lawsuit seeks to block Washington ‘parental rights’ initiative

Washington State Standard May. 24 2024 4 minutes read

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The Legislature approved the measure earlier this year and it’s set to take effect next month.

Six takeaways from the WA schools chief debate

Washington State Standard May. 22 2024 7 minutes read

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Candidates running to lead Washington’s public schools debated Monday night on issues like student mental health, absenteeism and the role of parents in their kids’ education.  

Police Blotter, May 10 - 16, 2024

Anacortes Police May. 21 2024 4 minutes read

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A variety of calls this week included disorderly conduct and trespassing charges that led to an arrest and booking into Skagit jail.

High School students need transportation, you can help

Anacortes Now May. 21 2024 2 minutes read

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A fund-raising effort is well under way to purchase two vans for Anacortes High School athletics and activities.

TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns

The Conversation May. 21 2024 6 minutes read

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The law forcing TikTok to be sold or banned is meant to protect Americans from Chinese government influence and privacy intrusions. But does it undermine a bedrock American principle? 

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