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Police Blotter, July 19 - 25, 2024

Anacortes Police Jul. 30 2024 3 minutes read

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An unknown person cut down or damaged several trees at Whistle Lake.

What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?

Washington State Standard Jul. 30 2024 6 minutes read

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Analyses bound for the state’s voter pamphlet examine the financial effects of Initiative 2109 and Initiative 2117 passing this fall.

Election cybersecurity top of mind in WA’s Secretary of State race

Crosscut Jul. 26 2024 7 minutes read

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Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs and Republican challenger Dale Whitaker clash over how to handle political misinformation ahead of the primary.

Why WA school budgets are getting tighter, and what can be done about it

Washington State Standard Jul. 24 2024 5 minutes read

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Spending choices must prioritize students without angering communities.

Police Blotter, July 12 - 18, 2024

Anacortes Police Jul. 23 2024 3 minutes read

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We have some of the cases Anacortes Police reported investigating during the week of July 12 - 18, 2024

Federal court orders higher pay for foreign guest workers in WA orchards

Crosscut Jul. 23 2024 5 minutes read

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The Burlington-based farmworker union continues to pursue the lawsuit addressing how wages are set for orchard workers.

Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming

Washington State Standard Jul. 23 2024 5 minutes read

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Anyone can check if they’re eligible and receive a refund at any time, the state says.

Harris, Once Biden’s Voice on Abortion, Would Take an Outspoken Approach to Health

KFF Health News Jul. 22 2024 8 minutes read

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As she grabs the baton from President Joe Biden to become the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris would widely be expected to take an aggressive stance in support of abortion access — hitting former President Donald Trump on an issue that could undermine his chances of victory.

Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools

Crosscut Jul. 19 2024 14 minutes read

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Incumbent Chris Reykdal is defending his record at OSPI against a nationally backed Democratic challenger and a fiscal conservative.

Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs

Washington State Standard Jul. 19 2024 4 minutes read

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With tax collections down and costs climbing, Washington’s outgoing governor tamps down expectations as he makes spending decisions in his final budget proposal.

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