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Washington’s delegates react to Harris’ speech and the Democratic National Convention

Washington State Standard Aug. 23 2024 13 minutes read

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Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the party’s nomination on Thursday night.

Seattle City Light and federal fisheries agency still at loggerheads over fish

Salish Current Aug. 22 2024 10 minutes read

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The fate of salmon is at stake as hydropower interests challenge p​roposed​ regulations.

Fidalgo Pool District vote fails

Art Shotwell Aug. 20 2024 1 minute read

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Oh, so close. The move to enlarge and reorganize the Fidalgo Pool District failed by just three votes, according to the final vote tally released Tuesday afternoon.

Police Blotter, August 9 - 15, 2024

Anacortes Police Aug. 20 2024 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police investigated several incidents this week, including damage to a mailbox and complaints of after-hours use of a pickleball court. 

Survey finds nearly 40% of WA parents quit work or got fired after having kids

Washington State Standard Aug. 20 2024 5 minutes read

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Parents in Washington are running into problems finding and affording child care, and a new report estimates it’s costing the state’s economy billions of dollars annually.

Hikes: Two Houses Burning

Jack Hartt Aug. 15 2024 4 minutes read

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Unless you also enjoy swimming naked with jellyfish, I would heartily recommend that you not wear shorts when you hike the southern trails at Dugualla State Park.

Americans love free speech, survey finds − until they realize everyone else has it, too

The Conversation Aug. 15 2024 5 minutes read

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Americans agree that democracy requires freedom of speech. But a large minority also thinks it’s acceptable to bar certain subjects or speakers from public debate.

Rising costs for Washington school districts outpace state funding, report finds

Washington State Standard Aug. 14 2024 5 minutes read

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In recent years, districts are spending a lot more money to keep Washington’s schools running — but state funding isn’t keeping up. 

Tuesday Pool Vote Update: Just Six Votes Apart

Art Shotwell Aug. 13 2024 2 minutes read

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Now a week after the election, the move to create a new recreation district for the Fidalgo Pool, the measure leads by just six votes.

Police Blotter, August 2 - 8, 2024

Anacortes Police Aug. 13 2024 3 minutes read

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A handgun and ammunition magazine were stolen from a vehicle parked in a residential driveway.

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