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Free speech is under attack from both sides of the political spectrum.

The Conversation May. 4 2023 7 minutes read

Free speech used to be honored by both left and right – now shouting down opponents and banning disliked speech is a bipartisan cause.

Police Blotter, April 21 - 27, 2023

Anacortes Police May. 2 2023 5 minutes read

In a strange case for Anacortes Police, a local woman reported that she was receiving threats from a subject in New York who had said he was going to kill her. 

Math teachers hold a bias against girls when the teachers think gender equality has been achieved

The Conversation May. 2 2023 4 minutes read

Teachers judged the same math work differently based on whether the work was associated with male or female names.

Why Kurt Vonnegut’s advice to college graduates still matters today

The Conversation Apr. 27 2023 7 minutes read

A strain of sorrow and pessimism underlies all of Vonnegut’s fiction, as well as his graduation speeches. But he also insisted that young people cherish those fleeting moments of joy.

Voters Approving Anacortes Levy Lid Lift

Art Shotwell Apr. 26 2023 1 minute read

The Anacortes levy lid lift vote appears headed for approval, based on the first vote count from yesterday's election.

All-Electric Guemes Ferry Funding Approved by the Legislature

Anacortes Now Apr. 25 2023 2 minutes read

The state legislature has approved replacing the current 40-year-old diesel powered vessel with a new all electric ferry. The ferry is expected to enter into full service by 2025.

Social media scatters your brain, and then you buy stuff you don’t need

The Conversation Apr. 25 2023 5 minutes read

Scrolling TikTok or Instagram causes mental fatigue, which can lead people to purchase items based on how many ‘likes’ an ad has instead of how much value the product will bring them.

Port Announces Summer Concert Lineup

Anacortes Now Apr. 24 2023 1 minute read

The Port of Anacortes has revealed the lineup for their summer concert series at Seafarers' Park.

Vote: 2023 Anacortes Levy

Anacortes Now Apr. 23 2023 1 minute read

Don't forget to vote by 8pm Tuesday, April 25. Ballots were mailed our awhile ago and should be postmarked by Tuesday night or delivered to one of the two Anacortes Vote Drop Boxes.

Police Blotter, April 14 - 20, 2023

Anacortes Police Apr. 23 2023 5 minutes read

A bloody fight at a local bar tops this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter.

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