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Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington’s budget gap

Washington State Standard Dec. 17 2024 9 minutes read

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His final two-year spending plan calls for raising about $13 billion over four years from additional taxes. Republicans decry the approach.

Police Blotter, December 6 - 11, 2024

Anacortes Police Dec. 15 2024 4 minutes read

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A Skyline theft. Was it the Burrows Island Bandit? Check the Anacortes Police blotter.

Making sense of Washington’s multi-billion dollar budget hole

Washington State Standard Dec. 15 2024 8 minutes read

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A reckoning has arrived over spending on programs and services that is expected to outpace state tax revenue.

Hikes: Naked in the Rain

Jack Hartt Dec. 12 2024 5 minutes read

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Standing there was a man who was lost, needing directions, and also needing all his clothing.

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

The Conversation Dec. 12 2024 4 minutes read

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Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

Police Blotter, November 29 - December 5, 2024

Anacortes Police Dec. 10 2024 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week chased a speeding car where the driver was turning his lights on and off. Just one of a number of police activities this week.

Why home and auto insurance rates are up in Washington

Washington State Standard Dec. 10 2024 4 minutes read

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Insurers say rising costs for vehicle repairs and home rebuilding are behind escalating premiums. For state lawmakers grappling with the issue, there are few easy fixes.

State plans free college tuition for low-income families in 2026

Anacortes Now Dec. 9 2024 8 minutes read

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Low-income families that qualify for other benefits could automatically get financial aid. Forget FAFSA, Washington state says. We got you

Downtown Artwalk this Friday

Anacortes Now Dec. 5 2024 2 minutes read

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Come to downtown Anacortes for The First Friday Artwalk on Friday from 6pm – 9pm. We've got the list of locations open.

Police Blotter, November 22 - 28, 2024

Anacortes Police Dec. 3 2024 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week investigated car prowls, a cybercrime and an apparently unsuccessful retail break-in.

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