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What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address

Washington State Standard Jan. 14 2026 7 minutes read

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The speech drew a more positive reaction from fellow Democrats than last year’s inaugural address. He touched on flood recovery, taxes, and immigration enforcement.

Police Blotter, January 2 - 8, 2026

Anacortes Police Jan. 13 2026 5 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to a report of explosions and arrested a motorist for resisting arrest and other charges.

At Home without a House

Jack Hartt Jan. 12 2026 6 minutes read

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It’s the big dark. Dark heavy clouds blanket our skies, our hills, our spirits; rain turns fields and trails to mud; trees hang brooding above us, dripping, dank and damp, shielding the sky from view.

The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children

The Conversation Jan. 9 2026 5 minutes read

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Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025.

ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds

Washington State Standard Jan. 8 2026 7 minutes read

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The revelations follow backlash against the practice and a pledge from the state to cut off access.

How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states

Washington State Standard Jan. 6 2026 6 minutes read

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The money comes from a new federal program meant to offset reductions in Medicaid spending approved in Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.”

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Most Read This Week

  • At Home without a House
  • Police Blotter, January 2 - 8, 2026
  • ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds
  • How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states
  • The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children
  • What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address
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