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Abortion Emerges as Most Important Election Issue for Young Women, Poll Finds

KFF Health News Oct. 14 2024 5 minutes read

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A KFF survey found significant shifts among women voters since late spring — all in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Citizen panel says Washington lawmakers deserve a 14% raise

Washington State Standard Oct. 11 2024 4 minutes read

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The increase, spread over two years, would push their annual salary north of $70,000.

Takeaways from the first debate in Washington’s U.S. Senate race

Washington State Standard Oct. 10 2024 6 minutes read

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Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Raul Garcia faced off in Spokane.

Initiative backers hit with $20,000 fine by WA campaign finance watchdog

Washington State Standard Oct. 10 2024 6 minutes read

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The Public Disclosure Commission ruled Let’s Go Washington failed to report payments to vendors involved in signature gathering and was too slow providing documents to investigators.

Police Blotter, September 27 - October 3, 2024

Anacortes Police Oct. 8 2024 4 minutes read

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This week’s Anacortes Police blotter includes a report on APD’s involvement in a chase of a vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting in Mount Vernon. Also, another cybercrime and more political signs stolen.

Oregon could become the first state to tax big companies and send the cash to all residents

Stateline Oct. 8 2024 10 minutes read

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But the November ballot measure has major bipartisan and business opposition.

Even Political Rivals Agree That Medical Debt Is an Urgent Issue

KFF Health News Oct. 7 2024 5 minutes read

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In red and blue states, state lawmakers from both parties are expanding protections for patients burdened by medical debt.

October First Friday Artwalk

Anacortes Now Oct. 3 2024 3 minutes read

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Head to downtown Anacortes for the monthly First Friday Artwalk this Friday.

Four highlights from the Washington secretary of state debate

Washington State Standard Oct. 3 2024 6 minutes read

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Incumbent Steve Hobbs, a Democrat, faces Republican challenger Dale Whitaker. Election security and ballot access are among the issue central to the race.

Police Blotter, September 20 - 26, 2024

Anacortes Police Oct. 1 2024 4 minutes read

anacortes-police-department-1This past week in Anacortes, more political signs disappearing and another cyberscam victim.  

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