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ICE is using Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live

Stateline Jan. 24 2026 9 minutes read

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States fear immigrants will shy away from seeking health care.

Why Medication Abortion Is the Top Target for Anti-Abortion Groups in 2026

KFF Health News Jan. 23 2026 6 minutes read

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With abortions still on the rise nationwide despite widespread bans, curtailing the use of pregnancy-terminating medication is a top priority for abortion opponents — and they’re frustrated that the Trump administration isn’t doing more to limit its use.

The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children

The Conversation Jan. 9 2026 5 minutes read

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Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025.

Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation

The Conversation Nov. 10 2025 7 minutes read

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ICE’s dragnet is expanding across social media, putting everyone’s digital lives into the realm of border and immigration enforcement.

The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance

The Conversation Nov. 3 2025 7 minutes read

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With major shutdown impacts beginning to set in, a scholar of Congress says the House has all but abdicated its position as ‘The People’s Chamber.’

10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest

The Conversation Oct. 20 2025 7 minutes read

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Once a democracy starts to erode, it can be difficult to reverse the trend. What does it take for democracies to bounce back from periods of autocratic rule?

Monitoring and preparing — for earthquake — at Mount Baker

Salish Current Sep. 28 2025 5 minutes read

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After a record-breaking earthquake swarm near Mount Rainier, researchers around Mount Baker continue to plan and prepare for volcanic activity.

  1. Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard
  2. Is there any hope for the internet?
  3. AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing
  4. Average salary in Washington nears $100,000 a year
  5. Hiking: Following Raven

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7 Oct
Coffee with the Mayor
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Sherlock Holmes Radio Play
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10 Oct
Friends of the Library Book Sale 
Sat., October 10, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
11 Oct
Second Sunday Jazz: Iridium Quintet 
Sun., October 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
11 Oct
Anacortes All Ages Jazz Jam
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Recent Stories

  • Police Blotter, September 18 - 22, 2026 September 29, 2026
  • Busy Weekend in Anacortes - Oyster Run September 24, 2026
  • Former Island Health employee returns as Interim CEO September 24, 2026
  • Police Blotter, September 11 - 17, 2026 September 24, 2026
  • Police Blotter, September 4 - 10, 2026 September 22, 2026
  • Police Blotter, March 6 - 10, 2026 March 17, 2026
  • Local Shooting was apparent Murder-Suicide March 11, 2026
  • The Choir of Spring March 11, 2026
  • Police Blotter, February 27 - March 5, 2026 March 10, 2026
  • Update: Shooting Victims are Adults March 10, 2026
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