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Police Blotter, May 12 - 18, 2023

Anacortes Police May. 22 2023 5 minutes read

A reportedly intoxicated 35-year-old Anacortes man was rescued after falling off his dingy in the Guemes Channel. 

How wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains

The Conversation May. 22 2023 6 minutes read

Fires in Canada have sent smoke across several US states, leaving cities like Denver with some of the worst air quality in the world – even far from the actual flames.

Balance declines with age, but exercise can help stave off some of the risk of falling

The Conversation May. 21 2023 7 minutes read

Lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet and sleep can lower the ‘biological age’ of your cells and tissues and reduce age-related physical decline.

Teenage brains are drawn to popular social media challenges – here’s how parents can get their kids to think twice

The Conversation May. 18 2023 5 minutes read

Adolescent brains are especially vulnerable to risk-taking and social pressure. But there are steps parents can take to steer their teen away from dangerous social media stunts.

School District budget reductions and next steps

Anacortes Now May. 17 2023 5 minutes read

The Anacortes School District has announced additional budget reductions and notified impacted staff, after carefully weighing all options, reviewing legislative impacts, and working with our bargaining units. 

Lawmakers Eye Forced Treatment to Address Overlap in Homelessness and Mental Illness

KFF Health News May. 17 2023 10 minutes read

Democratic politicians in California and Oregon are reconsidering the restrictions of involuntary commitment laws. They argue that not helping people who are seriously ill and living in squalor on the streets is inhumane.

Police Blotter, May 5 - 11, 2023

Anacortes Police May. 16 2023 5 minutes read

An Anacortes man narrowly avoided a potential loss of thousands of dollars in an online fraud scheme.

Moped rider dies in Anacortes crash

Anacortes Police May. 16 2023 1 minute read

Officers closed 12th Street on Monday morning to investigate a crash that killed a moped rider.

Public Works Sets Open House for June 1

Anacortes Now May. 16 2023 2 minutes read

The City of Anacortes is hosting a Public Works Open House on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, from 9:30am to 3:00pm at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 500 T Avenue.  

AI May Be on Its Way to Your Doctor’s Office, But It’s Not Ready to See Patients

KFF Health News May. 12 2023 8 minutes read

Giant corporations like Microsoft and Google, plus many startups, are eyeing health care profits from programs based on artificial intelligence.

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