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U.S. Supreme Court will not hear challenge against Washington state capital gains tax

Washington State Standard Jan. 16 2024 4 minutes read

But an initiative asking voters to repeal the tax is on track for the November ballot.

What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Health Care?

KFF Health News Jan. 16 2024 8 minutes read

What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Health Care?

The lessons of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life should give us hope today

Washington State Standard Jan. 15 2024 6 minutes read

As we remember and reflect on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there are valuable lessons that should give us hope that we can overcome what we face today in a divided and teetering America.

Hikes: Strength from the Storm

Jack Hartt Jan. 12 2024 5 minutes read

Storms. They power into our lives with their force and fury, rattling our windows and walls, drumming on our roofs, and freezing our fingers and faces. We sit inside, thankful we are not outside getting drenched, blown, or frozen, or all the above at the same time.

Washington officials turn to schools in fight against opioid epidemic

Washington State Standard Jan. 12 2024 5 minutes read

Making the overdose reversal medication naloxone more widely available and providing more education on the dangers of fentanyl and other drugs are two strategies being considered.

Frigid temperatures in coming days

Anacortes Now Jan. 11 2024 2 minutes read

Record-breaking cold temperatures are expected to spread across western Washington this afternoon and tonight and continue into at least early next week.

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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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