We barely saw a drop of rain this summer, which made it perfect for getting outside and hitting the trails around the Northwest. But as any trail lover knows, those paths don’t magically stay in shape.

Projected tax revenue is down more than $500 million since the Legislature passed its latest two-year budget.

This past week, the Anacortes Police responded to a complaint about cars parked in front of a house, arrested three occupants of a car on drug charges and investigated a fight at a local motel.

Anacortes Police have arrested and charged with a local student in connection with verbal threats of violence. 

Walking down the gravel roadway is such a grand welcome to the island ahead. Crossing the tombolo and tidelands, covered with the bones of fallen trees, is like entering a sacred homeland.

As county auditors in Washington state, we serve in the executive branch of local government and are responsible for administering elections in accordance with state and federal law. That includes elections for local, state and federal offices.