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Police Blotter, February 28 - March 5, 2025

Anacortes Police Mar. 11 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to reports of auto prowls and arrested a man who admitted he was high and who had cocaine on his person.

Under Trump, Social Security Resumes What It Once Called ‘Clawback Cruelty’

KFF Health News Mar. 11 2025 7 minutes read

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Last year, the government stopped cutting off people’s monthly Social Security benefits to claw back overpayments. Last week, under President Donald Trump, it reversed that change.

Daylight saving time and early school start times cost billions in lost productivity and health care expenses

The Conversation Mar. 8 2025 6 minutes read

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The current system − daylight saving time and early school start times − wastes billions while causing more car accidents, workplace injuries and health issues.

Hiking: This Pretty Planet

Jack Hartt Mar. 6 2025 5 minutes read

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So there we were, lying in bed at 5 a.m. on Monday, a gentle, quiet morning, when I heard what sounded like a huge windstorm rising, or a freight train coming through our basement – and then the bed and the whole house started shaking. In five seconds the earthquake had stopped.

Washington ferry service to be restored to pre-pandemic levels by summer, governor says

Washington State Standard Mar. 6 2025 7 minutes read

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Gov. Bob Ferguson and Washington State Ferries will pause further hybrid-electric conversions of jumbo ferries after completing one.

Galleries open this Friday evening for monthly Art Walk

Anacortes Now Mar. 5 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes galleries are open Friday evening for monthly First Friday Artwalk. We have the list, which includes Jo Anderson Atelier.

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. 

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