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Health News: Trump’s Already Gone Back on His Promise To Leave Abortion to States

KFF Health News Feb. 5 2025 5 minutes read

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On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump said the power to make abortion policies “has been returned to the states.” In his first two weeks in office, he’s already gone further to restrict abortion than any president who’s held office since the 1973 “Roe v. Wade” decision, writes Julie Rovner.

WA News: $156M solar power grant for Washington in limbo after Trump order

Washington State Standard Feb. 5 2025 5 minutes read

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Washington was locked out of about $150 million in federal funding for solar projects focused on low-income communities last week as the Trump administration paused clean energy grants. 

Police Blotter, January 24 - 30, 2025

Anacortes Now Feb. 4 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to several calls, including one describing juvenile hoodlums who ended up being not as described.

Plans for new gun regulations progress in Washington Legislature

Washington State Standard Jan. 31 2025 9 minutes read

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If the bills win approval, they’d require gun buyers to have special permits, limit bulk sales of ammunition and firearms, and impose new taxes.

Hiking: Thank You Neighbors

Maribeth Crandell Jan. 30 2025 6 minutes read

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Chickens. horses and cows? Fence lines, hedgerows and barns? Not your typical walk in the woods, or stroll on the beach.

Washington child care advocates push for higher pay and more support for providers

Washington State Standard Jan. 30 2025 7 minutes read

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Lawmakers are debating bills to help the child care sector, but with a budget gap, expensive proposals may be difficult to pass.

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