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Washington lawmakers look to cap rent increases

Washington State Standard Jan. 11 2024 6 minutes read

A proposal making its way through the Legislature would also place limits on move-in and late payment fees. 

Republicans are pushing for drastic asylum changes – an immigration law scholar breaks down the proposal

The Conversation Jan. 11 2024 7 minutes read

A GOP proposal would make it nearly impossible for most migrants now crossing the US border to gain asylum and the right to remain in the country.

Police Blotter, December 29, 2023 - January 4, 2024

Anacortes Police Jan. 9 2024 3 minutes read

Anacortes Police responded to a report that a student told other students on a bus that he had a gun.

Guemes Ferry service resumption interrupted by weather

Anacortes Now Jan. 9 2024 1 minute read

No sonner than Guemes Island Ferry announced it was resuming service, with runs decided upon hour-by-hour because of the weather.

There’s a New Covid-19 Variant and Cases Are Ticking Up. What Do You Need to Know?

KFF Health News Jan. 9 2024 8 minutes read

The covid-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.

Guemes Island Ferry return to service delayed

Anacortes Now Jan. 8 2024 2 minutes read

Another delay for Guemes Island Ferry service. They might be able to return to service and delay a full inspection and sea trials. And, passenger-only service may be disrupted by weather.

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