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As federal environmental priorities shift, sovereign Native American nations have their own plans

The Conversation Mar. 30 2025 7 minutes read

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 Tribal governance takes a long view based in Native peoples’ deep history with these lands.

Hiking: Fifteen Billion

Jack Hartt Mar. 27 2025 4 minutes read

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It started as a simple walk that turned into a shocking awareness of an invasion occurring in our presence.

$160M in WA health funding axed by Trump administration

Washington State Standard Mar. 27 2025 4 minutes read

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Washington state is losing about $160 million in public health funding as part of the Trump administration’s latest purge of federal grants.

Mississippi’s education miracle: A model for global literacy reform

The Conversation Mar. 26 2025 5 minutes read

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Mississippi’s reforms have led to significant gains in reading and math, despite the state being one of the lowest spenders per pupil in the U.S.

Police Blotter, March 13 - 20, 2025

Anacortes Police Mar. 24 2025 4 minutes read

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On this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter, a motorist arrested for drug-related DUI, a hit-and-run, and a trespassing complaint at a dumpster.

Emergency alerts and news notifications can make us stressed and anxious — here’s what you can do to cope

The Conversation Mar. 24 2025 5 minutes read

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Whether real or just a test, emergency alerts activate the same neural circuits involved in real danger.

Hiking: Hold Fast

Maribeth Crandell Mar. 20 2025 5 minutes read

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Several houses in Coupeville, the second oldest town in the State, were built by shipwrights and have stood the test of time.

Measles cases are on the rise − here’s how to make sure you’re protected

The Conversation Mar. 20 2025 7 minutes read

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Measles cases are on the rise − here’s how to make sure you’re protected.

British Columbia introduces toll measure to counter tariffs

Washington State Standard Mar. 18 2025 4 minutes read

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The government of British Columbia filed legislation last week that would permit the province to levy tolls on vehicles between the Lower 48 and Alaska.

Police Blotter, March 7 - 12, 2025

Anacortes Police Mar. 18 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this past week dealt with cases involving cyber fraud, an overdose at a restaurant and theft.

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