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Anacortes Police arrest Middle School student for verbal threats of violence

Anacortes Police Sep. 22 2025 2 minutes read

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Anacortes Police have arrested and charged with a local student in connection with verbal threats of violence. 

15 Years Later (150 Years Later)

Jack Hartt Sep. 20 2025 4 minutes read

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Walking down the gravel roadway is such a grand welcome to the island ahead. Crossing the tombolo and tidelands, covered with the bones of fallen trees, is like entering a sacred homeland.

Vote-at-home is the law in Washington — and it works

Washington State Standard Sep. 18 2025 6 minutes read

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As county auditors in Washington state, we serve in the executive branch of local government and are responsible for administering elections in accordance with state and federal law. That includes elections for local, state and federal offices.

Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

The Conversation Sep. 18 2025 8 minutes read

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Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

West Coast states announce broadened COVID-19 vaccine guidance amid CDC turmoil

Washington State Standard Sep. 17 2025 4 minutes read

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Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and California are all part of a “West Coast Health Alliance” announced earlier this month with the goal of combatting the politicization of vaccine access.

Small farmers seek Skagit's big magic

Salish Current Sep. 17 2025 6 minutes read

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Navigating the land-access labyrinths of a revered agricultural valley

Police Blotter, September 5 - 11, 2025

Anacortes Police Sep. 15 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week investigated an accidental firearm discharge, a noise complaint about a chainsaw, and a Road Closed sign that was apparently posted to see if anyone complained.

Insurance rates on WA health care exchange set to surge

Washington State Standard Sep. 13 2025 5 minutes read

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During a visit to Washington state, Hakeem Jeffries, lead Democrat in the U.S. House, joined others warning of dire consequences if health insurance subsidies are allowed to expire.

Proving the Theorem

Jack Hartt Sep. 12 2025 4 minutes read

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I worked at Rocky Mountain National Park back in my college days, my boss liked to remind me of the Inverse “Distance from Road/ Number of Hikers” law.

Police Blotter, August 29 - September 4, 2025

Anacortes Police Sep. 10 2025 5 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week helped a delivery driver who got locked inside a business, looked for a large pig and again dealt with a woman who repeatedly confronts people she says are scammers.

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