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The Ultimate Adulting Task: Signing Up for Health Insurance

KFF Health News Nov. 11 2026 4 minutes read

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Not many 22-year-olds share DJ Mikunda’s enthusiasm for health insurance coverage.

Police Blotter, October 31 - November 5, 2026

Anacortes Police Nov. 9 2026 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police investigating a report that several people had left drug paraphernalia in a store bathroom end up arresting one of the group and banning the others from the store.

Washington schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Washington State Standard Nov. 9 2026 4 minutes read

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Their arguments echo those made in the landmark McCleary ruling that forced the state to pump billions more into education.

Enjoy Gallery Walk on Friday evening downtown

Art Shotwell Nov. 5 2026 3 minutes read

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Galleries and some stores are open from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday evening for First Friday Gallery Walk. Weve got a list.

4 takeaways from Washington’s election tsunami

Washington State Standard Nov. 4 2026 7 minutes read

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Tuesday’s blue wave could remake the political landscape of Washington state.

Rough election night for Republicans in WA Legislature

Washington State Standard Nov. 3 2026 6 minutes read

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Buoyant Democrats were on course Tuesday night to strengthen their grip on power in the Washington state House.

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