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Police Blotter, June 9 - 15, 2023

Anacortes Police Jun. 19 2023 5 minutes read

Anacortes Police issued a littering citation after he didn’t clean up his trash on Sixth St.

Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history

The Conversation Jun. 19 2023 5 minutes read

Many students say they aren’t learning much about slavery beyond its harsh conditions. A historian explores how Juneteenth offers opportunities to change that reality.

Ham Radio Operators Field Day set for Saturday

Anacortes Now Jun. 18 2023 2 minutes read

Ham radio operators from the Skagit Armature Radio Emergency Communications Club (SARECC) in Anacortes will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 24 at Seafarers Park.

96.4% of Americans had COVID-19 antibodies in their blood by fall 2022

The Conversation Jun. 15 2023 4 minutes read

There’s pretty much no one left in the US who hasn’t been exposed to the coronavirus, whether by vaccination, infection or both.

Police Blotter, June 2-8, 2023

Anacortes Police Jun. 13 2023 5 minutes read

Anacortes Police responded to several complaints this week about a man bothering local businesses and ultimately arrested him on a drug charge.

Health Department issues Recreational Shellfish Harvest Closure for three nearby islands due to PSP

Anacortes Now Jun. 12 2023 2 minutes read

Due to recent samples of shellfish containing elevated levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins, the following areas have been closed to all shellfish species for recreational shellfish harvesting: Samish, Guemes and Cypress islands.

COVID cases tick up in Skagit County

Anacortes Now Jun. 10 2023 1 minute read

Skagit County’s COVID-19 7-day case rate has increased since last week and the county transmission level is now “moderate”.

Drawing, making music and writing poetry can support healing and bring more humanity to health care in US hospitals

The Conversation Jun. 9 2023 7 minutes read

Art, music and poetry therapy can help patients feel more optimistic and less isolated as well as to embrace the uncertainty that comes with illness.

Hikes: Sailing Ladies and Burning Men

Jack Hartt Jun. 8 2023 4 minutes read

Cap Sante and its trails are a world apart from today’s city life. Or maybe not.

ASF awards scholarships Monday night

Anacortes Now Jun. 6 2023 1 minute read

More than 100  graduating Anacortes High School students were winners Monday night at Anacortes Schools Foundation's annual scholarship ceremony.

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