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Petitions filed for ‘parents’ bill of rights’ ballot measure in Washington

Washington State Standard Dec. 13 2023 4 minutes read

Conservative groups are behind the initiative to embolden parents of public school students. Many of the provisions exist in current law, state education officials say.

Comentary: Hate Speech at Monday’s Council Meeting

Anacortes Now Dec. 6 2023 3 minutes read

The American has an article this morning about the hateful comments made during public comment at Monday’s City Council meeting. The comments are vile, and deeply disturbing, and deserve a response.

Police Blotter, November 24 - 29, 2023

Anacortes Police Dec. 5 2023 3 minutes read

This week’s police blotter includes kids riding in the still-under construction skate park and someone spray painting a power pole bright pink.

Washington lawmakers begin to drop bills ahead of upcoming session

Washington State Standard Dec. 5 2023 7 minutes read

Legislation so far covers areas like insulin pricing, unemployment benefits for striking workers, and impounding vehicles for people who drive without insurance.

Flood Watch issued in Skagit County

Anacortes Now Dec. 4 2023 2 minutes read

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Skagit County through Wednesday evening.

A Washington Special Education School Accused of Abusing Students Is Closing Amid Scrutiny

ProPublica Dec. 4 2023 7 minutes read

The state’s investigation of Northwest SOIL, a private program serving public school students, was prompted by reporting from The Seattle Times and ProPublica that uncovered accusations about staff restraining and injuring vulnerable students.

Online ‘likes’ for toxic social media posts prompt more − and more hateful − messages

The Conversation Dec. 4 2023 5 minutes read

Hate is for the haters. Much of the thrill of posting toxic messages can come from the attention and social approval a poster gets from like-minded people.

Final Anacortes Election Update

Art Shotwell Nov. 29 2023 1 minute read

Little has changed from the first vote count on election day three weeks ago to the final count and vote certification on Tuesday this week.

SR 20 North Cascades Highway closing for the season

Anacortes Now Nov. 29 2023 1 minute read

State highwy 20, the North Cascades Highway, will close for the winter on Thursday evening. 

Police Blotter, November 17 - 23, 2023

Anacortes Police Nov. 28 2023 3 minutes read

An Anacortes Police Officer went to check on a report of a suspicious person and found the man completely naked in his vehicle.

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