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Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

The Conversation Sep. 18 2025 8 minutes read

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Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

West Coast states announce broadened COVID-19 vaccine guidance amid CDC turmoil

Washington State Standard Sep. 17 2025 4 minutes read

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Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and California are all part of a “West Coast Health Alliance” announced earlier this month with the goal of combatting the politicization of vaccine access.

Small farmers seek Skagit's big magic

Salish Current Sep. 17 2025 6 minutes read

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Navigating the land-access labyrinths of a revered agricultural valley

Police Blotter, September 5 - 11, 2025

Anacortes Police Sep. 15 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week investigated an accidental firearm discharge, a noise complaint about a chainsaw, and a Road Closed sign that was apparently posted to see if anyone complained.

Insurance rates on WA health care exchange set to surge

Washington State Standard Sep. 13 2025 5 minutes read

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During a visit to Washington state, Hakeem Jeffries, lead Democrat in the U.S. House, joined others warning of dire consequences if health insurance subsidies are allowed to expire.

Proving the Theorem

Jack Hartt Sep. 12 2025 4 minutes read

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I worked at Rocky Mountain National Park back in my college days, my boss liked to remind me of the Inverse “Distance from Road/ Number of Hikers” law.

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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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