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More than 700,000 WA state voters have cast ballots

Washington State Standard Oct. 24 2026 5 minutes read

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs speaks about the importance of returning ballots early alongside U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, right, and leaders from the Seattle King County NAACP and the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Seattle. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

Secretary of state says election officers are dealing with challenges and threats from the federal government, though voting is well underway.

Books: Murder at the Faust

Anacortes Now Oct. 23 2026 3 minutes read

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A new book by local Anacortes author Kathleen Kaska is just out. She'll be available at Watermark Books this Saturday.

Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds

Washington State Standard Oct. 22 2026 4 minutes read

2026 1022 health costs

Employers saw their healthcare premiums rise 5% this year — and some passed on that burden to workers — as the cost of family coverage in job-based insurance exceeds $28,000 for family plans.

WA hospitals anticipate losing billions in revenue from Medicaid cuts

Washington State Standard Oct. 21 2026 6 minutes read

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Washington’s hospitals anticipate losing nearly $6 billion in revenue through 2033 due to steep Medicaid cuts in the coming months.

Police Blotter, October 9 - 14, 2026

Anacortes Police Oct. 20 2026 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police dealt with a stolen vehicle report where the owner had left the car running to make a quick visit to a store.

Police Blotter, October 2 - 7, 2026

Anacortes Police Oct. 13 2026 3 minutes read

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Among items on this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter, a woman reported that more than ten-thousand dollars had disappeared from her bank account. Also, police checked out a snow goose on T Ave.

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Most Read This Week

  • Police Blotter, October 9 - 14, 2026
  • WA hospitals anticipate losing billions in revenue from Medicaid cuts
  • Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds
  • Books: Murder at the Faust
  • More than 700,000 WA state voters have cast ballots
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