Threatening ‘the enemy within’ with force: Military ethicists explain the danger to important American traditions

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Trump wanted to turn the US military on American citizens while he was president. He has increaslngly said he would do so if he wins the White House in 2024.

WA paid family leave premiums are going up

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Washington workers could see a bigger chunk of their paychecks going toward Paid Family and Medical Leave next year.

Washingtonians work to bridge the political divide with loved ones

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As election night and the holidays approach, experts discuss how political differences can cause conflict and how to have productive talks instead.

Police Blotter, October 11 - 17, 2024

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An Anacortes Police officer investigated the attempted theft of a political sign. The attempt may have been foiled in an unusual way. This and other investigations this week.

Hikes: Nine Years, 75 Years, since time Immemorial

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I walked south along the beach, a heron wading slowly in the dark waters. A thick wrack line of seaweeds and salt plants mingled at the high tide line.

Washington unveils five-year plan to ease record-high homelessness

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The Department of Commerce plan outlines securing new funding to improve response coordination and provide new housing units and emergency beds.

Capital gains tax repeal could cost WA public schools billions

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The tax on investment sales earnings affects only .2% of residents, but proponents of I-2109 say it is the first step toward state income tax.

Police Blotter, October 4 - 10, 2024

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A tree cut down by a beaver prompted a call to Anacortes Police.

A clash over local control in the race to run Washington’s public schools

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The different approaches the two candidates have outlined could have implications for the state’s marginalized students.

Abortion Emerges as Most Important Election Issue for Young Women, Poll Finds

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