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Washington's education crisis: How funding woes shape Skagit County school districts

Washington's education crisis: How funding woes shape Skagit County school districts

Former Anacortes School District Teaching and Learning Director Heather Paddock started her career in the edu…

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Local Vietnam War veteran with a tireless sense of service to others

Local Vietnam War veteran with a tireless sense of service to others

When Ande Mitchell served as a member of the Air Force's intelligence community during the Vietnam War, he sa…

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Anacortes nonprofit aids women and children at Ukrainian shelter

Anacortes nonprofit aids women and children at Ukrainian shelter

Editor's Note: This story contains themes of war and sexual violence the reader may find disturbing. The name…

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Performance evaluations shed light on Port of Anacortes executive director's termination

Performance evaluations shed light on Port of Anacortes executive director's termination

ANACORTES - Public records obtained by the Anacortes American reveal new details about Dan Worra's final days…

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City of Kittitas pays former police chief $58,000 settlement

City of Kittitas pays former police chief $58,000 settlement

Following an investigation that lasted for nearly nine months, former Kittitas Police Chief Aaron Nelson reac…

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Anacortes mayor critical of proposed ordinance

Anacortes mayor critical of proposed ordinance

A proposed ordinance introduced at the Anacortes City Council meeting Oct. 23 has become a point of contentio…

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Mayor, council respond following discrimination investigation

Mayor, council respond following discrimination investigation

The article delves into an investigative report concerning allegations of discrimination and harassment again…

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Anacortes nonprofit provides direct funding to Ukrainian groups

Anacortes nonprofit provides direct funding to Ukrainian groups

Nearly two years since the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian War following the Russian Federation's invasion of Uk…

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Lake Erie gravel pit expansion faces opposition

Lake Erie gravel pit expansion faces opposition

FIDALGO ISLAND - A proposed expansion of the Lake Erie gravel mine on Fidalgo Island has been met with opposi…

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Fire Chiefs Association voices concerns over road variance requests

Fire Chiefs Association voices concerns over road variance requests

The Kittitas County Fire Chiefs Association has raised their concerns about existing road variance procedures…

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"Life is precious" - Moulton finds greater empathy in cancer battle

"Life is precious" - Moulton finds greater empathy in cancer battle

Anacortes councilmember Carolyn Moulton is no stranger to battling on behalf of her constituents.

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We ask, they tell - A military love story

We ask, they tell - A military love story

Military veterans and spouses know all too well the challenges that come with service, such as prolonged peri…

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Local veterans lacking dental provider amidst VA reimbursement issue

Local veterans lacking dental provider amidst VA reimbursement issue

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ESD students, teachers allege inaction on LGBTQ+ bullying

ESD students, teachers allege inaction on LGBTQ+ bullying

During the Ellensburg School District's regular meeting on March 29, two students came forward with their sto…

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Wally Garland has led a life of service to fellow veterans

Wally Garland has led a life of service to fellow veterans

When Wally Garland was in high school in the 1970s, he had a teacher who left an impression on Garland and hi…

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Longtime Anacortes resident recounts Jim Crow, desegregation

Longtime Anacortes resident recounts Jim Crow, desegregation

The article captures the remarkable life of an 89-year-old Anacortes resident who witnessed and lived through…

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Natural Way Chiropractic owner sells 100% of company to his workers

Natural Way Chiropractic owner sells 100% of company to his workers

Faced with the potential of being bought out by a venture capitalist or hospital, Natural Way Chiropractic's …

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Skagit First Step Center residents, staff face challenges, including a second step

Skagit First Step Center residents, staff face challenges, including a second step

Summary: The Skagit First Step Center in Burlington provides vital shelter and services to vulnerable residen…

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In midst of cancer battle, Fidalgo Island man puts focus on building stone cottage

In midst of cancer battle, Fidalgo Island man puts focus on building stone cottage

On the west side of Fidalgo Island work is underway on a cottage that evokes images of homes in the Alps of n…

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Stolen Applegate Zoo bear sign recovered by Merced PD. How did they find it?

Stolen Applegate Zoo bear sign recovered by Merced PD. How did they find it?

Merced police solved the mystery of the stolen Applegate Zoo bear sign, recovering it after months of investi…

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