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Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what is an ‘election’

Washington State Standard Jan. 30 2026 4 minutes read

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It may seem obvious that a registered voter in Washington can only vote once in an election. It’s not. 

Hair today, gone today

Jack Hartt Jan. 29 2026 5 minutes read

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 We're used to garden-variety frost and ice this time of year. Starry winter nights often lead to slippery winter mornings.

Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate

Washington State Standard Jan. 29 2026 6 minutes read

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The bill drops it to 0.05%, and the state would join Utah with the toughest standard in the nation. It still needs House approval.

WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown

Washington State Standard Jan. 26 2026 7 minutes read

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Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown didn’t rule out the National Guard or state or local law enforcement ending up at odds with federal agents.

Police Blotter, January 16 - 22, 2026

Anacortes Police Jan. 26 2026 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week handled a cyber fraud complaint, cited a driver for DUI, and took a call from a resident complaining a neighbor’s dog was pooping in her yard.

ICE is using Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live

Stateline Jan. 24 2026 9 minutes read

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States fear immigrants will shy away from seeking health care.

Why Medication Abortion Is the Top Target for Anti-Abortion Groups in 2026

KFF Health News Jan. 23 2026 6 minutes read

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With abortions still on the rise nationwide despite widespread bans, curtailing the use of pregnancy-terminating medication is a top priority for abortion opponents — and they’re frustrated that the Trump administration isn’t doing more to limit its use.

Catching Memories

Jack Hartt Jan. 22 2026 4 minutes read

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Sixty years ago in Seattle, when the tide pulled back on a crisp, calm winter night, my dad would round up my two brothers and me to hunt crabs at the beach below our house near North Beach in Ballard.

Police Blotter, January 6 - 16, 2026

Anacortes Police Jan. 19 2026 4 minutes read

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In this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter: A resident discovered a large trebuchet, a kind of catapult, in her yard and in a separate incident, Police booked a man into jail in a domestic violence complaint.

What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address

Washington State Standard Jan. 14 2026 7 minutes read

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The speech drew a more positive reaction from fellow Democrats than last year’s inaugural address. He touched on flood recovery, taxes, and immigration enforcement.

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