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CDC Firings Undermine Public Health Work Far Beyond Washington

KFF Health News Mar. 5 2025 7 minutes read

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The Trump administration’s sudden firings have gutted training programs across the nation that bolstered state and local public health departments.

Police Blotter, February 21 - 27, 2025

Anacortes Police Mar. 4 2025 3 minutes read

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A theft at a local thrift store, an arrest for violation of a no-contact order, and a disruptive man at city hall, are in this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter.

How Trump’s second term might affect the market and your finances

The Conversation Mar. 4 2025 5 minutes read

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It all comes down to uncertainty.

Earthquake wakes the region

Anacortes Now Mar. 3 2025 1 minute read

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An early Monday morning earthquake was felt by many in Anacortes. According to USGS, the quake measured 4.5 and occurred at 5:02am. The earthquake was centered about six miles from from the southeast corner of Orcas Island. 

Hiking: True Power

Maribeth Crandell Feb. 27 2025 5 minutes read

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The ground was like a wet sponge as I entered the woods and walked between the columns of a great cathedral. And like a church, it was hushed, except for the drip, drip, drip of last night’s rain still falling from the canopy high above.

Fate of proposed free school meals expansion is in doubt in Washington Legislature

Washington State Standard Feb. 27 2025 4 minutes read

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A top Democrat suggested it will be a lift just to fund the current program.

Washington legislators debate bills to boost recycling

Washington State Standard Feb. 26 2025 6 minutes read

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Confusing packaging, industry pressures and inconsistencies between programs have held back recycling rates. Lawmakers are looking for fixes.

Police Blotter, February 14 - 19, 2025

Anacortes Police Feb. 25 2025 3 minutes read

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This week’s Anacortes Police Blotter, is a bit lighter than usual, but includes action on store thefts and a DUI arrest.

Hiking: River of Sand, Beach of Dreams

Jack Hartt Feb. 20 2025 5 minutes read

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Oh, the mighty Skagit River. It scours the mountains and sweeps the valley flats, bringing sand and tree trunks to the Salish Sea.

WA sheriffs respond to Trump’s immigration enforcement plans

CascadePBS Feb. 20 2025 5 minutes read

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Cascade PBS and InvestigateWest surveyed all 39 counties’ chief law officers on how they plan to balance conflicting state and federal laws.

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