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Why Washington faces huge fallout from the Medicaid cuts in Trump’s megabill

Washington State Standard Jul. 10 2025 11 minutes read

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Hundreds of thousands of people could lose coverage. Hospitals could close. And the state could lose billions in federal funding.

High costs may force WA ferry electrification program off course

Washington State Standard Jul. 9 2025 6 minutes read

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With the state’s first converted hybrid-electric ferry “days away” from entering service, lawmakers are questioning whether it’s realistic to transition the fleet to 22 plug-in vessels by 2040.

Police Blotter, June 27 - July 2, 2025

Anacortes Police Jul. 7 2025 6 minutes read

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This week’s Police Blotter includes reports of a woman repeatedly ramming a business garage door with her car, a vehicle with a blanket over its license plate, and a found dog happily returned to its owner.

Traffic impacted as city rebuilds part of Commercial Ave.

Art Shotwell Jul. 7 2025 2 minutes read

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Traffic will be impacted around the 12th St. and Commercial Ave. intersection as the city starts street re-construction between 11th and 13th Streets today. The completed Commercial-11th intersection may look like this.

Hiking: Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Maribeth Crandell Jul. 4 2025 6 minutes read

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It was a lovely summer morning when the ferry, the MV Salish, sailed from Coupeville. I sat by the window and pulled out the Chetzamoka Trail brochure. Though I’ve visited Port Townsend dozens of times, today was different. 

Police arrest Anacortes man in motorcyclist's death

Anacortes Police Jul. 3 2025 1 minute read

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Motorist under investigation for vehicular manslaughter

These Washington laws take effect July 1

Washington State Standard Jul. 1 2025 7 minutes read

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Fee hikes for hunting and fishing licenses, workplace protections for immigrants and increased requirements for gun dealers are among the Washington state laws going into effect July 1. 

Police Blotter, June 20 - 16, 2025

Anacortes Police Jun. 30 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to a vehicle collision on Commercial Ave, a vagrancy complaint, and a child who complained that parents took their AirPods away.

What’s next for Washington’s challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order?

Washington State Standard Jun. 27 2025 3 minutes read

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Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Trump administration on Friday, the state of Washington still intends to seek a nationwide block of the president’s order to restrict birthright citizenship.

Hiking: Of Time and Tides

Jack Hartt Jun. 26 2025 5 minutes read

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Ebb and flow, ebb and flow. Come and go. Come and go.

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