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Ferguson-Reichert debates: Here’s what you need to know

Washington State Standard Sep. 3 2024 4 minutes read

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The candidates in Washington’s governor’s race will meet twice for debates in mid-September.

Hikes: The Joy of Yes

Jack Hartt Aug. 30 2024 4 minutes read

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Today was a day to celebrate our three years of life together. Beaches and peaches, music and love, what could be better?

Port of Anacortes receives $1.03 million electrification grant to help reduce emissions

Anacortes Now Aug. 30 2024 2 minutes read

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The Port of Anacortes was awarded a $1.03 million grant to fund shore power, solar charging stations, and reduced and zero-emission Port equipment.

Police Blotter, August 16 - 22, 2024

Anacortes Police Aug. 27 2024 3 minutes read

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This week’s Police Blotter has a mix of events, including an exploded mailbox and the theft of year decorations.

New WA program aims to curb air pollution in parts of state most affected by it

Washington State Standard Aug. 27 2024 4 minutes read

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The Department of Ecology will award $10 million for projects in “overburdened” communities.

Anacortes School Board okays next year's school budget

Art Shotwell Aug. 23 2024 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes School Board has approved a $57 million budget for the coming school year amid cocnerns about funding the following year.

SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopens following mudslide clean up between Granite Creek and Easy Pass trailhead

Anacortes Now Aug. 23 2024 2 minutes read

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State Route 20/North Cascades Highway reopened Thursday afternoon between Granite Creek and Easy Pass trailhead (milepost 148-157), where the highway had been closed since Aug. 4.

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.

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