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These Washington laws take effect July 1

Washington State Standard Jul. 1 2025 7 minutes read

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Fee hikes for hunting and fishing licenses, workplace protections for immigrants and increased requirements for gun dealers are among the Washington state laws going into effect July 1. 

Police Blotter, June 20 - 16, 2025

Anacortes Police Jun. 30 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to a vehicle collision on Commercial Ave, a vagrancy complaint, and a child who complained that parents took their AirPods away.

What’s next for Washington’s challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order?

Washington State Standard Jun. 27 2025 3 minutes read

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Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Trump administration on Friday, the state of Washington still intends to seek a nationwide block of the president’s order to restrict birthright citizenship.

Hiking: Of Time and Tides

Jack Hartt Jun. 26 2025 5 minutes read

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Ebb and flow, ebb and flow. Come and go. Come and go.

Five counselors for 2,600 students in Anacortes schools

Salish Current Jun. 25 2025 9 minutes read

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School board says reductions are necessary to balance the budget. Students and teachers say the cuts will create "a safety concern."

Police Blotter, June 13 - 19, 2025

Anacortes Police Jun. 24 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to reports of a woman camped on private property, and a store theft complaint and a collision at Reservation Rd and Highway 20.

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