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Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy

The Conversation Apr. 13 2025 6 minutes read

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Corporate decisions made in boardrooms and through initiatives with nonprofits have created an important kind of private climate governance.

Ryan Walters Announces Mayoral Run

Anacortes Now Apr. 11 2025 2 minutes read

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City Councilmember Ryan Walters has announced his run for mayor in a press release on Friday..

Police Blotter, March 28 - April 3, 2025

Anacortes Police Apr. 8 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police investigated an unruly motel guest, loud music and car honks at 2am and then, there’s the report of a beaver blocking the highway in this week’s Police Blotter.

Island Health seeks additional funding via levy

Anacortes Now Apr. 7 2025 2 minutes read

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A proposal to increase funding for Anacortes’ hospital district, Island Health, is before voters now on the April 24 ballot. The proposed new levy could bring in an additional $4 million dollars a year.

Hiking: Nothing Gold Can Stay

Jack Hartt Apr. 3 2025 4 minutes read

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Spring brings hope every year as we see seeds bringing forth miracles, buds bursting into flowers and leaves, the air warming after a cold winter’s nap, and the sun returning to rise higher and earlier each day.

April Artwalk this Friday

Anacortes Now Apr. 2 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes galleries open late this Friday night for April Artwalk. We've got the list.

Washington governor rejects use of wealth tax to balance budget

Washington State Standard Apr. 2 2025 7 minutes read

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Gov. Bob Ferguson says Democratic lawmakers relied too heavily on new taxes in their spending plans and should “immediately” move in a new direction.

Police Blotter, March 21 - 27, 2025

Anacortes Police Apr. 1 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week investigated a report of an attempted cyber fraud, a man jumping around in a roadway, and juveniles shooting off fireworks near H Ave.

Democrats divided on school funding plans

Washington State Standard Mar. 31 2025 6 minutes read

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There are big differences between the Senate and House on special ed funding and cuts to grant programs. Both rely on budget moves to push off $400M in spending.

Medicaid cuts could hurt older adults who rely on home care, nursing homes

Stateline Mar. 30 2025 9 minutes read

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Congressional Republicans’ proposals to slash billions of dollars from federal Medicaid funding would shift burden to states.

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