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Hikes: Strength from the Storm

Jack Hartt Jan. 12 2024 5 minutes read

Storms. They power into our lives with their force and fury, rattling our windows and walls, drumming on our roofs, and freezing our fingers and faces. We sit inside, thankful we are not outside getting drenched, blown, or frozen, or all the above at the same time.

Washington officials turn to schools in fight against opioid epidemic

Washington State Standard Jan. 12 2024 5 minutes read

Making the overdose reversal medication naloxone more widely available and providing more education on the dangers of fentanyl and other drugs are two strategies being considered.

Frigid temperatures in coming days

Anacortes Now Jan. 11 2024 2 minutes read

Record-breaking cold temperatures are expected to spread across western Washington this afternoon and tonight and continue into at least early next week.

Washington lawmakers look to cap rent increases

Washington State Standard Jan. 11 2024 6 minutes read

A proposal making its way through the Legislature would also place limits on move-in and late payment fees. 

Republicans are pushing for drastic asylum changes – an immigration law scholar breaks down the proposal

The Conversation Jan. 11 2024 7 minutes read

A GOP proposal would make it nearly impossible for most migrants now crossing the US border to gain asylum and the right to remain in the country.

Police Blotter, December 29, 2023 - January 4, 2024

Anacortes Police Jan. 9 2024 3 minutes read

Anacortes Police responded to a report that a student told other students on a bus that he had a gun.

Guemes Ferry service resumption interrupted by weather

Anacortes Now Jan. 9 2024 1 minute read

No sonner than Guemes Island Ferry announced it was resuming service, with runs decided upon hour-by-hour because of the weather.

There’s a New Covid-19 Variant and Cases Are Ticking Up. What Do You Need to Know?

KFF Health News Jan. 9 2024 8 minutes read

The covid-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.

Guemes Island Ferry return to service delayed

Anacortes Now Jan. 8 2024 2 minutes read

Another delay for Guemes Island Ferry service. They might be able to return to service and delay a full inspection and sea trials. And, passenger-only service may be disrupted by weather.

State lawmakers consider blocking Washington police from lying during interrogations

Washington State Standard Jan. 8 2024 4 minutes read

Amanda Knox and others exonerated after serving prison time are among those supporting the proposal.

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