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Few Firm Beliefs and Low Trust: Americans Not Sure What’s True in Age of Health Misinformation

KFF Health News Aug. 22 2023 5 minutes read

A new poll from KFF shows many Americans aren’t willing to embrace misinformation — but aren’t willing to reject it either. And they don’t know whom to trust.

Countywide Stage 2 Air Quality Burn Ban Ends

Anacortes Now Aug. 21 2023 1 minute read

The Northwest Clean Air Agency will end the Stage 2 Burn Ban for Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties at noon on Tuesday because air quality has improved as shifting winds clear out wildfire smoke.

Police Blotter, August 11 - 17, 2023

Anacortes Police Aug. 21 2023 4 minutes read

Don’t leave the keys in your car because, as this first item illustrates, they just might get stolen.

Want to help Maui’s animals after the wildfires? Send cash, not kibble

The Conversation Aug. 21 2023 7 minutes read

Animal shelters and other organizations that support pets and their owners after disasters will still need help months after the media has moved on.

Air Quality Expected to Deteriorate

Anacortes Now Aug. 19 2023 1 minute read

Did you notice a red tinge in the air Saturday morning? Could be wildfire smoke. Air quality for Anacortes and Skagit County is expected to deteriorate over this weekend, though it started out as Good this morning.

Lake Campbell Closed Due to Elevated Levels of Toxic Blue Green Algae

Anacortes Now Aug. 18 2023 2 minutes read

Lake Campbell is closed until further notice due to high Microcystin levels (toxic blue green algae).

Northwest Clean Air Agency Issues Air Quality Burn Ban in Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties

Anacortes Now Aug. 18 2023 2 minutes read

The Northwest Clean Air Agency is calling a Stage 2 air quality burn ban for Skagit, Whatcom, and Island counties because high levels of harmful wildfire smoke are forecast to severely impact local air quality for the next few days.

Hikes: Big Tree, Tursi, and the SLT

Jack Hartt Aug. 17 2023 4 minutes read

We laughed as we remembered the many ups and downs of the day, the heat and shadows, the sweat of the trail, the sweetness of our surroundings, and the stories that shape the trail today.

Samish Bay joins other areas in closure for Recreational Shellfish Harvest

Anacortes Now Aug. 17 2023 2 minutes read

Due to recent samples of shellfish containing elevated levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins, Samish Bay has been closed for recreational harvesting of all shellfish species.

Police Blotter, August 4 - 10, 2023

Anacortes Police Aug. 15 2023 4 minutes read

Anacortes Police action this week  prompted a non-operating motor vehicle to move.

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