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‘Modest at best’: The WA Legislature’s not-so-banner year on housing policy

Washington State Standard Mar. 12 2024 7 minutes read

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Backers of failed bills are looking ahead to next year when they hope having more time and new lawmakers in the mix will help move their legislation along.

Washington lawmakers vote to shore up ferry service on final day of session

Salish Current Mar. 8 2024 8 minutes read

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Skagit County scored a state bailout to put its plans back on course to replace the aging Guemes Island ferry with a larger, all-electric vessel. But, it could disappear come November.

Reviving the Samish Tribe’s kelp

High Country News Mar. 8 2024 9 minutes read

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Researchers are documenting the decline of once-plentiful kelp beds in an effort to reverse the trend.

Five takeaways from the 2024 Washington legislative session

Washington State Standard Mar. 7 2024 8 minutes read

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Here are five storylines that shaped what happened this year:

Hikes: Keep it Wild

Jack Hartt Mar. 7 2024 4 minutes read

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I see bumper stickers in town that say, “Keep Little Cranberry Wild.”

Washington lawmakers finalize spending plans for the year

Washington State Standard Mar. 7 2024 7 minutes read

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Legislators have until Thursday night to approve the budget legislation. Here are some of the highlights.

Police Blotter, February 23 - 28, 2024

Anacortes Police Mar. 5 2024 3 minutes read

A driver was arrested on several charges and taken to county jail after being involved in a collision. 

City and Port agree to move ahead on new Event Center

Anacortes Now Mar. 5 2024 2 minutes read

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The City of Anacortes and Port of Anacortes say they are planning to enter into an interlocal agreement to further explore concepts and costs for a new event center in Anacortes.

Could the days of ‘springing forward’ be numbered?

The Conversation Mar. 4 2024 7 minutes read

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A neurologist and sleep expert explains the downside to that borrowed hour of daylight.

America Worries About Health Costs

KFF Health News Mar. 4 2024 9 minutes read

The presidential election is likely to turn on the simple question of whether Americans want Donald Trump back in the White House. But health care tops the list of household financial worries for adults from both parties.

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