State officials say better tracking of students without stable housing could explain some of the increase.

A program set to launch in July will enable Washington families, including some on Fidalgo Island, affected by housing discrimination to get financial assistance for home purchases.

Modern web browsers are increasingly becoming like virtual computers, able to send email and play music and videos. The downside is it’s a new way for hackers to get into your computer.

Once upon a time, there was a wetland surrounded by forests and beaches. The ponds hosted a diverse habitat of plants and wildlife that called it home for thousands of years. Tribal members lived on the beaches nearby.

Newcomer Reid Saaris (left) has raised $211,000 already — but current superintendent Chris Reykdal (right) says there’s still a long way to go.

Anacortes Police worked a number of cases this week, including one attempted bank fraud.