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With ‘White Christmas,’ Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby helped make Christmas a holiday that all Americans could celebrate

The Conversation Dec. 24 2023 7 minutes read

The secular carol doesn’t mention Jesus, angels or wise men, while reminding listeners of what makes them not just American, but human.

Washington state wants a say in how you roll… when you go tire shopping

Washington State Standard Dec. 22 2023 4 minutes read

The state’s Department of Commerce is looking to join California in taking the climate fight to where the rubber meets the road.

Police Blotter, December 7 - 14, 2023

Anacortes Police Dec. 19 2023 3 minutes read

Anacortes Police dealt with thefts and assault reports this week.

Holiday Solid Waste Schedule

Anacortes Now Dec. 19 2023 1 minute read

No garbage or recycling pick ups on Christmas Day or New Year's.

Hikes: Immersion Quiet

Jack Hartt Dec. 18 2023 3 minutes read

40°, damp and wet. Few of us wanted to be out in the chill. The birds and other small creatures find a way to survive and bring cheer. Kinglets and nuthatches were caroling above us, just out of sight. A frog’s gravelly chanting echoed through the ancient cathedral of trees.

Reforms coming to Washington elections after three counties settle with UCLA’s Voting Rights Project

InvestigateWest Dec. 18 2023 4 minutes read

Washington state’s signature-verification procedures are meant to root out exceedingly rare cases of voter fraud. But what they’ve typically done is get a lot of innocent legal votes tossed out. In 2020 alone, the state rejected more than 24,000 ballots.

Police Blotter, December 1 - 6, 2023

Anacortes Police Dec. 13 2023 3 minutes read

Here is the Anacortes Police Blotter for the first week of December...

Petitions filed for ‘parents’ bill of rights’ ballot measure in Washington

Washington State Standard Dec. 13 2023 4 minutes read

Conservative groups are behind the initiative to embolden parents of public school students. Many of the provisions exist in current law, state education officials say.

Comentary: Hate Speech at Monday’s Council Meeting

Anacortes Now Dec. 6 2023 3 minutes read

The American has an article this morning about the hateful comments made during public comment at Monday’s City Council meeting. The comments are vile, and deeply disturbing, and deserve a response.

Police Blotter, November 24 - 29, 2023

Anacortes Police Dec. 5 2023 3 minutes read

This week’s police blotter includes kids riding in the still-under construction skate park and someone spray painting a power pole bright pink.

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