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State lawmakers consider blocking Washington police from lying during interrogations

Washington State Standard Jan. 8 2024 4 minutes read

Amanda Knox and others exonerated after serving prison time are among those supporting the proposal.

Washington House passes bill to allow splitting of residential lots

Washington State Standard Jan. 8 2024 3 minutes read

Supporters see the legislation as a way to expand space for new housing.

Guemes Island Ferry may return to service Tuesday morning

Anacortes Now Jan. 6 2024 1 minute read

Skagit County County says repairs on the ferry should be completed on Sunday, weather permitting, with testing happening on Monday.

Older Americans Say They Feel Trapped in Medicare Advantage Plans

KFF Health News Jan. 6 2024 7 minutes read

As enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines. Here's a case that involves a Whidbey Island man.

Guemes Island Ferry out of service through this weekend

Anacortes Now Jan. 4 2024 1 minute read

The Guemes Island Ferry won't return to service until Monday, at the earliest.

Guemes Ferry out for the week

Anacortes Now Jan. 2 2024 2 minutes read

The Guemes Island Ferry is expected to remain out of service to the end of this week.

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