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With Medical Debt Burdening Millions, a Financial Regulator Steps In to Help

KFF Health News Mar. 1 2024 7 minutes read

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created after the Great Recession of 2007-09, has increasingly started policing the health care system.

Hacking at UnitedHealth Unit Cripples a Swath of the US Health System: What to Know

KFF Health News Feb. 29 2024 7 minutes read

Change Healthcare, a firm recently bought by insurance giant UnitedHealth Group, reportedly suffered a cyberattack. The company processes 14 billion transactions annually, including payments and requests for insurance authorizations.

Washington lawmakers look to raise spending on K-12 schools

Washington State Standard Feb. 27 2024 4 minutes read

But the House and Senate differ in how they want to direct the additional money. Discussions come as some school districts are dealing with budget pressure.

Art Walk and Jazz Walk this Friday

Anacortes Now Feb. 27 2024 3 minutes read

Head downtown this Friday evening for Art Walk (6-8pm) and Jazz Walk (6-9pm) for a fun time.

Plan for 7% statewide cap on rent increases fails in Washington Legislature

Washington State Standard Feb. 27 2024 7 minutes read

Democrats, who control the House and Senate, are divided over moving ahead with the policy.

Fun Facts: West Coast Out-Paces rest of Country in Lost Tooth Value

Anacortes Now Feb. 27 2024 3 minutes read

The tooth fairy (aka parents) now pays more for lost teeth in the west and in Washington state than in the rest of the nation, according to a new poll.

Police Blotter, February 16 - 22, 2024

Anacortes Police Feb. 26 2024 4 minutes read

More vehicle prowls this week, as well as another cyber fraud report, with a possible loss of $500.

Washington’s presidential primary is underway. Are you ready?

Washington State Standard Feb. 26 2024 4 minutes read

Voters began receiving ballots last week for Washington’s March 12 presidential primary.

Hikes: With the Eyes of a Child

Jack Hartt Feb. 24 2024 4 minutes read

We walked down a grassy path past a building made of stones and logs. Through its windows I could see a beach, and water, and far-away mountains.

State Senate passes legislation pushing back on book bans

Washington State Standard Feb. 24 2024 6 minutes read

Democrats are hoping the bill will slow efforts to ban books about LGBTQ+ people and people of color.

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