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In 2024, Medicaid providers in Oak Harbor billed $611,934 for Surgery services, a 1.2% increase from the prior year.

Freeland saw a 90% rise in Medicaid payments for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies in 2024, signaling shifts in both utilization and reimbursement trends.

Lawmakers from Washington’s 10th Legislative District will hold a virtual town hall on April 8 via Zoom. Residents can hear legislative updates and ask questions live or during registration.

Washington State Senator Ron Muzzall reports that the 2026 legislative session has ended with approval of all three supplemental state budgets. While supporting many investments, Muzzall voiced concern over spending…

State Senator Ron Muzzall has announced a community town hall for residents of Washington’s 10th Legislative District.

Asher Long, a 16-year-old homeschool student from Arlington, spent a week serving as a page in the Washington State Senate during the fourth week of the 2026 legislative session.

Legislation aimed at addressing reckless driving in Washington, sponsored by Senator Ron Muzzall, is progressing through the state Senate.

The 2026 legislative session has started in Olympia, with lawmakers returning to address a range of policy issues.

Senator Ron Muzzall has introduced Senate Bill 6266 in Olympia to clarify and restore the Washington State Auditor’s authority to access records necessary for conducting authorized audits of state agencies…

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.5% of income in San Juan County, providing an average of $6,688 per capita to residents.

The following parishes in the Washington Isle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

The following parishes in the Washington Isle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9% of income in Island County, providing an average of $5,910 per capita to residents.

The following parishes in the Washington Isle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.4% of income in San Juan County, providing an average of $3,922 per capita to residents.

The following parishes in the Washington Isle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

The following parishes in the Washington Isle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

This former Washington Isle News area high school standout will be in action on Friday, April 25.

Since 1970, Island County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 17.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 12.6%.

The following parishes in the Washington Isle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

This former Washington Isle News area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, April 12.

The following parishes in the Washington Isle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Island County, providing an average of $1,616 per capita to residents.

The following parishes in the Washington Isle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.