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Cash payments for WA residents? Lawmakers propose trying out basic income program

Washington State Standard Jan. 30 2024 4 minutes read

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Washington Democrats want to give 7,500 low-income state residents recurring cash payments for two years, no strings attached. 

Police Blotter, January 19 - 25, 2024

Anacortes Police Jan. 29 2024 4 minutes read

Here’s a round-up of Anacortes Police activity this week.

How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics — And What It Means in 2024

KFF Health News Jan. 29 2024 9 minutes read

Opposition to vaccines and other public health measures backed by science has become politically charged. That makes dangerous misinformation much harder to fight.

As death toll rises, Washington lawmakers look to lower legal limit for driving drunk

Washington State Standard Jan. 26 2024 7 minutes read

Lawmakers want to drop it to 0.05% and join Utah with the toughest standard in the nation. The hospitality industry is worried about liability and profits.

Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean

The Conversation Jan. 26 2024 7 minutes read

Women in Texas and in other states with abortion bans are suing, asking for clarification on when medical exceptions could actually be granted.

Hikes: Bluffing LIke Spring

Jack Hartt Jan. 25 2024 4 minutes read

“A good hike starts with a stop at Starbucks,” Kath said. Me, I prefer a water bottle in my pack.

WA lawmaker wants to make voting mandatory … sort of?

Washington State Standard Jan. 25 2024 4 minutes read

Sen. Sam Hunt reintroduced a bill to legally require people to vote — but there wouldn’t be any consequences if you don’t.

Police Blotter, January 12 - 18, 2024

Anacortes Police Jan. 23 2024 3 minutes read

Anacortes Police talked to a teenager who was reported to be doing donuts in a parking lot.

‘Emergency’ or Not, Covid Is Still Killing People. Here’s What Doctors Advise to Stay Safe.

KFF Health News Jan. 19 2024 9 minutes read

Thousands of people are still dying of covid, but government has mostly handed over responsibility to the people to weather the seasonal surges with their own strategies.

Prisoners would get to vote under bill backed by formerly incarcerated WA lawmaker

Washington State Standard Jan. 18 2024 7 minutes read

“We’re not all Gary Ridgway,” one prisoner told legislators after a Republican skeptic of the bill brought up the infamous serial killer.

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