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Voters will see budget effects of initiatives on ballots

Washington State Standard Aug. 10 2024 5 minutes read

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The Washington Supreme Court rejected a bid by GOP leaders to keep them off. Justices also dismissed progressive groups’ challenges to the validity of signatures and certification of initiatives.

Vote count for pool district still close

Art Shotwell Aug. 9 2024 1 minute read

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Four days after the election, that ballot measure to change the Fidalgo Pool District configuration is still too close to call.

Fidalgo Pool District vote too close to call

Art Shotwell Aug. 7 2024 2 minutes read

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A measure on the August 6 ballot to re-designate the Fidalgo Pool district as a Metropolitan Recreation District is too close to call.

Police Blotter, July 26 - August 1, 2024

Anacortes Police Aug. 6 2024 5 minutes read

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A confrontation at a Sunday political demonstration prompted police to intervene.

Grassroots efforts to increase voting are gaining momentum in these states, even as other states make voting harder

The Conversation Aug. 6 2024 6 minutes read

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Groundbreaking advances in the right to vote have been made over the past two years in the U.S

Five things to watch in Tuesday’s primary

Washington State Standard Aug. 5 2024 6 minutes read

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There’s lots of openings on Washington’s political job board. Tuesday’s primary is voters’ first draft of who they think should fill them.

A chatbot spread falsehood about WA elections. The secretary of state wants it fixed.

Washington State Standard Aug. 5 2024 4 minutes read

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Election officials in several states, including Washington, urged Elon Musk on Aug. 5, 2024 to make changes to Grok, the AI assistant on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, after it provided wrong information on deadlines for candidates seeking a spot on ballots in their states.

With instant rebates, Washington looks to rev up sales of EVs

Washington State Standard Aug. 2 2024 5 minutes read

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Customers can get a rebate of up to $9,000 for leasing or purchasing a new or used electric vehicle. High cost is one reason given for consumers to pass on buying an EV.

COVID infections spreading in Oregon, Washington and California

Oregon Capital Chronicle Aug. 2 2024 4 minutes read

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Another COVID outbreak is sweeping parts of the country, with infections increasing on the West Coast.

Anacortes Arts Festival has live music

Anacortes Now Aug. 1 2024 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes Arts Festival, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday has plenty of music on two stages. We've got the list.

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