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Police Blotter, November 8 - 14, 2024

Anacortes Police Nov. 19 2024 3 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes Police dealt with a fraud case and complaints on two successive days of a man hiding things in his sleeping bag before leaving retail stores.

Same-day voter registrations hit new high mark in Washington

Washington State Standard Nov. 19 2024 4 minutes read

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The number of people showing up at county election offices on Election Day to register to vote or update registration information has been on the rise after changes to state law.

Avalanche threat forces winter closure of North Cascades Highway

Anacortes Now Nov. 18 2024 1 minute read

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A weekend of snow and a Monday evaluation has prompted the state to close Highway 20 over the North Cascades for the winter.

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

The Conversation Nov. 18 2024 6 minutes read

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Insurance costs are rising quickly across much of the country. Hurricanes are part of the reason, but it’s the other perils common across the Midwest and Great Plains that complicate costs. Costs are lower in the PNW.

Route 20, North Cascades Highway closed starting Friday night

Anacortes Now Nov. 15 2024 1 minute read

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State Department of Transportation has decided to close North Cascades Highway starting Friday night because of predict4ed snowfall this weekend.

Hikes: The Calm Before The

Jack Hartt Nov. 14 2024 4 minutes read

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I remember hiking on Kiket Island on Inauguration Day, 2021.

With $10B deficit looming, WA governor calls on state agencies to make cuts

Washington State Standard Nov. 14 2024 5 minutes read

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Washington’s outgoing governor says reductions are needed to balance the next state budget. Lawmakers may also consider new taxes when they convene next year.

Police Blotter, November 1 - 7, 2024

Anacortes Police Nov. 12 2024 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police followed up on several cases this week including an animal skull left on a vehicle.

What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?

The Conversation Nov. 8 2024 7 minutes read

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Historical examples abound of American news consumers being presented with verified facts about controversial figures or events, only to have the excellent journalism have little to no effect.

Ferguson and other WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump

Washington State Standard Nov. 7 2024 5 minutes read

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Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-elect Nick Brown are readying their legal teams to challenge Trump-backed policies that go against Washington laws.

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