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Police Blotter, November 29 - December 5, 2024

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Anacortes Police this week chased a speeding car where the driver was turning his lights on and off. Just one of a number of police activities this week.

Why home and auto insurance rates are up in Washington

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Insurers say rising costs for vehicle repairs and home rebuilding are behind escalating premiums. For state lawmakers grappling with the issue, there are few easy fixes.

State plans free college tuition for low-income families in 2026

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Low-income families that qualify for other benefits could automatically get financial aid. Forget FAFSA, Washington state says. We got you

Downtown Artwalk this Friday

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Come to downtown Anacortes for The First Friday Artwalk on Friday from 6pm – 9pm. We've got the list of locations open.

Police Blotter, November 22 - 28, 2024

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Anacortes Police this week investigated car prowls, a cybercrime and an apparently unsuccessful retail break-in.

WA Gov. Inslee orders hiring and travel freeze for state agencies

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With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget gap, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered state agencies to freeze “most non-discretionary and non-essential” hiring, service contracts, purchasing and travel.

Hikes: Taken for Granted

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When Joan Melcher retired from teaching in 1993, she became the hiking guru for the Skagit Audubon Society, and soon started helping maintain various trails too. A year later, her husband Duane got involved.

Police Blotter, November 15 - 20, 2024

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Anacortes Police responded to several vehicle prowls, this week and also investigated another cyber-fraud complaint.

WA public employee union sues state following failed contract vote

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Members of the Washington Public Employees Association rejected a contract proposal in September and are now at odds with the state over how to proceed.

Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows

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Adults who self-reported higher vulnerability toward financial exploitation showed lower thickness in a brain region that is affected early in Alzheimer’s disease.