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Costly campaigns and big spenders: Where money is flowing in WA’s elections

Washington State Standard Oct. 30 2024 9 minutes read

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Donations of a few bucks to several grand continue to flow into candidate and political committee coffers ahead of next Tuesday’s election.

Police Blotter, October 18 - 24, 2024

Anacortes Police Oct. 29 2024 3 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes officers investigated a hit-and-run collision, dealt with yet another cyberfraud complaint, as well as other events.

Easy Guide to Voting in Skagit County

Anacortes Now Oct. 28 2024 3 minutes read

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Voting is your right as an American, and it’s essential to have access to accurate information about how to cast your vote, where to go, and what’s on the ballot. We've got straight-forward information here.

Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back in the Bull’s-Eye

KFF Health News Oct. 28 2024 8 minutes read

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The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the number of insured Americans, the fate of premium-reducing subsidies, the shape of Medicaid, and the cost of coverage for tens of millions of people.

The ‘Big Dark’: How Washingtonians weather the gloom & gray

CascadePBS Oct. 25 2024 6 minutes read

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As the daylight hours turn short, Puget Sound area residents recommend staying social, getting outdoors and learning to embrace the drear.

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

The Conversation Oct. 25 2024 8 minutes read

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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.

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14 Oct
Bedazzled Books 
Date Wed., October 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
15 Oct
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17 Oct
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26 Oct
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