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Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Art Shotwell Nov. 30 2022 2 minutes read
At Christmas time many families in Washington State enjoy gathering around the tree to celebrate the holiday season and reflect on the past year. Here are tips from the Washington State Fire Marshall's Office.

Winter Weather Advisory

Art Shotwell Nov. 29 2022 1 minute read
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Western Skagit County, along with other areas in Northwest Washington.

Police Blotter, November 18 - 24, 2022

Anacortes Police Nov. 29 2022 5 minutes read
This week’s Anacortes Police Blotter includes two reported auto thefts and two cases of vehicle fuel being siphoned and taken.

Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance

Art Shotwell Nov. 29 2022 7 minutes read
An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older Americans of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery.

Christmas Events in Anacortes

Art Shotwell Nov. 25 2022 6 minutes read
2022 1125 Anacortes christmas tree
With music, parades, holiday fairs & markets, concerts, art shows, trolley rides, and more, Anacortes shines brightly all December. 

Police Blotter, November 11-17, 2022

Anacortes Police Nov. 22 2022 6 minutes read
Anacortes Police arrested a man with a sawed-off shotgun after a call from a woman who said a man had threatened to kill her and her friends.

After COP27, all signs point to world blowing past the 1.5 degrees global warming limit – here’s what we can still do about it

Art Shotwell Nov. 22 2022 5 minutes read
A leading climate scientist explains why going over 1.5 degrees Celsius puts the world in a danger zone.

Police Suspect Dies of Self-inflicted Injury While Avoiding Arrest

Art Shotwell Nov. 17 2022 1 minute read
A 37-year old Anacortes man died of a self-inflicted injury as police were ready to serve warrants, according to a statement by the Anacortes Police Department. 

Pressure Grows on Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Jack Up Apartment Rents

Art Shotwell Nov. 17 2022 9 minutes read
RealPage has come under increasing fire from lawmakers and lawyers after ProPublica reported on its software’s potentially anti-competitive effects. Lawsuits have been filed in Seattle.

Anacortes Library Offering Series on Teen Relationships

Art Shotwell Nov. 16 2022 3 minutes read
Anacortes Library is partnering with Skagit County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services to offer free workshops on healthy teen relationships, one series for teens and another series for parents.

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