Police Blotter, July 12 - 18, 2024

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We have some of the cases Anacortes Police reported investigating during the week of July 12 - 18, 2024

Federal court orders higher pay for foreign guest workers in WA orchards

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The Burlington-based farmworker union continues to pursue the lawsuit addressing how wages are set for orchard workers.

Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming

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Anyone can check if they’re eligible and receive a refund at any time, the state says.

Harris, Once Biden’s Voice on Abortion, Would Take an Outspoken Approach to Health

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As she grabs the baton from President Joe Biden to become the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris would widely be expected to take an aggressive stance in support of abortion access — hitting former President Donald Trump on an issue that could undermine his chances of victory.

Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools

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Incumbent Chris Reykdal is defending his record at OSPI against a nationally backed Democratic challenger and a fiscal conservative.

Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs

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With tax collections down and costs climbing, Washington’s outgoing governor tamps down expectations as he makes spending decisions in his final budget proposal.

Cantwell tours Island Hospital and new helipad

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Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) toured Island Hospital today to help celebrate the hospital's newly completed rooftop helipad, constructed above the hospital's Acute Health Care Unit, next to the Emergency Department.

Police Blotter, July 5 - 11, 2024

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There were several cases of vehicle prowling at Mount Erie this week.

Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds

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Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is.

If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?

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Experts say it’s likely the Supreme Court would settle the resulting mess.