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Washington House passes bill to allow splitting of residential lots

Washington State Standard Jan. 8 2024 3 minutes read

Supporters see the legislation as a way to expand space for new housing.

Guemes Island Ferry may return to service Tuesday morning

Anacortes Now Jan. 6 2024 1 minute read

Skagit County County says repairs on the ferry should be completed on Sunday, weather permitting, with testing happening on Monday.

Older Americans Say They Feel Trapped in Medicare Advantage Plans

KFF Health News Jan. 6 2024 7 minutes read

As enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines. Here's a case that involves a Whidbey Island man.

Guemes Island Ferry out of service through this weekend

Anacortes Now Jan. 4 2024 1 minute read

The Guemes Island Ferry won't return to service until Monday, at the earliest.

Guemes Ferry out for the week

Anacortes Now Jan. 2 2024 2 minutes read

The Guemes Island Ferry is expected to remain out of service to the end of this week.

Police Blotter, December 22 - 28, 2023

Anacortes Police Jan. 1 2024 5 minutes read

Anacortes Police and Fire departments both responded to a male on the ground yelling for help and who ultimately died at the scene.

The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2024

Washington State Standard Jan. 1 2024 5 minutes read

Gun purchases, street racing and voting rights are among the areas they focus on.

Guemes Ferry is out of service

Anacortes Now Dec. 30 2023 1 minute read

The Guemes Island Ferry was pulled out of service Saturday afternoon and, because of the New Year's holiday weekend, it may be down for much of the coming week.

Hikes: Seeking

Jack Hartt Dec. 28 2023 4 minutes read

While hiking on Kiket Island a couple of years ago I had the good fortune to run into Tracy Powell, the carver of Kokwalalwoot, the story pole residing at Rosario Beach.

Washington Department of Health cuts hundreds of jobs as federal COVID funds run out

Washington State Standard Dec. 28 2023 5 minutes read

The elimination of the positions reflects a nationwide trend as pandemic aid expires.

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