Citizen panel says Washington lawmakers deserve a 14% raise

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The increase, spread over two years, would push their annual salary north of $70,000.

Takeaways from the first debate in Washington’s U.S. Senate race

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Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Raul Garcia faced off in Spokane.

Initiative backers hit with $20,000 fine by WA campaign finance watchdog

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The Public Disclosure Commission ruled Let’s Go Washington failed to report payments to vendors involved in signature gathering and was too slow providing documents to investigators.

Police Blotter, September 27 - October 3, 2024

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This week’s Anacortes Police blotter includes a report on APD’s involvement in a chase of a vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting in Mount Vernon. Also, another cybercrime and more political signs stolen.

Oregon could become the first state to tax big companies and send the cash to all residents

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But the November ballot measure has major bipartisan and business opposition.

Even Political Rivals Agree That Medical Debt Is an Urgent Issue

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In red and blue states, state lawmakers from both parties are expanding protections for patients burdened by medical debt.

October First Friday Artwalk

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Head to downtown Anacortes for the monthly First Friday Artwalk this Friday.

Four highlights from the Washington secretary of state debate

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Incumbent Steve Hobbs, a Democrat, faces Republican challenger Dale Whitaker. Election security and ballot access are among the issue central to the race.

Police Blotter, September 20 - 26, 2024

anacortes-police-department-1This past week in Anacortes, more political signs disappearing and another cyberscam victim.  

5 takeaways from the superintendent of public instruction debate

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Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord.