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Police Blotter, March 10 - 16, 2023

Anacortes Police Mar. 20 2023 4 minutes read

Two incidents were reported in the vicinity of the homeless encampment along T Ave, near 28th St. One a public health complaint.

Is Wikipedia a good source? Two college librarians explain when to use the online encyclopedia – and when to avoid it

The Conversation Mar. 20 2023 5 minutes read

Here are some of the pros and cons to college students using Wikipedia in their research and assignments.

Train Derailment - New Details

Anacortes Now Mar. 16 2023 2 minutes read

Aerial shot of the derailment scene with locomotives on their sides

New information has been released about Thursday's BNSF derailment near the Swinomish Channel. 

AHS offering college credit: College in the High School

Anacortes Now Mar. 16 2023 3 minutes read

Through a partnership with Skagit Valley College, Anacortes High School is now offering the opportunity for students to be able to earn college credit for completing some of the classes already offered at the AHS.

Train derailed on Swinomish Reservation - PM Update

Art Shotwell Mar. 16 2023 2 minutes read

The state Department of Ecology says diesel fuel has been pumped from the two BNSF locomotives that derailed near the Swinomish Casino & Resort early Thursday morning. 

Police Blotter, March 3 - 9, 2023

Anacortes Police Mar. 14 2023 4 minutes read

In an unusual case, a motor theft suspect was located because he left his wallet at the scene.

California Offers Bipartisan Road Map for Protecting Kids Online Even as Big Tech Fights Back

KFF Health News Mar. 8 2023 7 minutes read

Last year, state lawmakers adopted the country’s toughest online privacy restrictions. The law offers Congress a path forward on federal protections even as it serves as a cautionary tale for taking on Big Tech.

Police Blotter, February 24 - March 2, 2023

Anacortes Police Mar. 7 2023 4 minutes read

Anacortes Police investigated a hit-and-run traffic collision on Highway 20 and Christianson Road this week.

Regulating ‘forever chemicals’: 3 essential reads on PFAS

The Conversation Mar. 7 2023 5 minutes read

The Biden administration is finalizing the first federal limits on two compounds, PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water. These so-called ‘forever chemicals’ have been linked to numerous health effects.

Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health

The Conversation Mar. 6 2023 7 minutes read

Americans are divided on their preference for daylight saving time versus standard time. But research shows that our bodies fare better when aligned with the natural light of standard time.

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