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7 of 10 States Backed Abortion Rights. But Little To Change Yet.

KFF Health News Nov. 6 2024 6 minutes read

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Voters in 10 states weighed in on abortion rights this election. Despite the results supporting abortion rights in seven of those states, much of the abortion landscape on abortion won’t change much immediately, as medical providers navigate the legal hurdles that remain.

Police Blotter, October 25 - 31, 2024

Anacortes Police Nov. 5 2024 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week investigated reports of a woman who said someone tried to run her down, a report someone’s yoga rock getting painted, and an incident of a bag of dog poop put in front of a political sign.

More detailed Events Center proposal revealed

Art Shotwell Nov. 5 2024 3 minutes read

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An architect for the Port of Anacortes showed off some renderings of a proposed new town events center at a public meeting on Monday night.

Five things to watch in Washington heading into Election Day

Washington State Standard Nov. 4 2024 7 minutes read

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Election Day is, thankfully, almost here. As the nation picks a president, Washington voters will be choosing a new governor, filling a seat on the state Supreme Court and deciding the fate of a quartet of ballot measures. 

Election Outcome Could Bring Big Changes to Medicare

KFF Health News Nov. 4 2024 6 minutes read

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Democrats and conservatives are divided over whether the federal health program for people over 65 should be run almost entirely by the private sector. If Trump retakes the White House, the shift to Medicare Advantage may accelerate.

On Turning 70

Jack Hartt Nov. 2 2024 4 minutes read

2024-1102-hiking-1aI looked around at the trees to see who might be older than me, who is younger, and to find life lessons we might share with each other, the old and the young.

New Port of Anacortes proposal outlined by architect

Art Shotwell Oct. 31 2024 2 minutes read

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An architect hired by the Port of Anacortes describes new plans for an area adjacent to Cap Sante Marina. The plans include a new event center.

Local Art on Display Friday night

Anacortes Now Oct. 30 2024 2 minutes read

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Downtown Anacortes galleries are open Friday night for Artwalk. We;ve got the locations.

Port to receive $63 million for electric conversion

Anacortes Now Oct. 30 2024 3 minutes read

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The Port of Anacortes is receiving $63.8 million to fund a major conversion of port equipment to battery electric power and $1.3 million for additional planning work, announced following a recent Port visit by U. S. Senator Maria Cantwell.

Costly campaigns and big spenders: Where money is flowing in WA’s elections

Washington State Standard Oct. 30 2024 9 minutes read

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Donations of a few bucks to several grand continue to flow into candidate and political committee coffers ahead of next Tuesday’s election.

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