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With instant rebates, Washington looks to rev up sales of EVs

Washington State Standard Aug. 2 2024 5 minutes read

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Customers can get a rebate of up to $9,000 for leasing or purchasing a new or used electric vehicle. High cost is one reason given for consumers to pass on buying an EV.

COVID infections spreading in Oregon, Washington and California

Oregon Capital Chronicle Aug. 2 2024 4 minutes read

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Another COVID outbreak is sweeping parts of the country, with infections increasing on the West Coast.

Anacortes Arts Festival has live music

Anacortes Now Aug. 1 2024 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes Arts Festival, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday has plenty of music on two stages. We've got the list.

Police Blotter, July 19 - 25, 2024

Anacortes Police Jul. 30 2024 3 minutes read

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An unknown person cut down or damaged several trees at Whistle Lake.

What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?

Washington State Standard Jul. 30 2024 6 minutes read

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Analyses bound for the state’s voter pamphlet examine the financial effects of Initiative 2109 and Initiative 2117 passing this fall.

Election cybersecurity top of mind in WA’s Secretary of State race

Crosscut Jul. 26 2024 7 minutes read

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Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs and Republican challenger Dale Whitaker clash over how to handle political misinformation ahead of the primary.

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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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