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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.

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.

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23 Oct
Haunted Library
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