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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.

Early Election overview

Art Shotwell Nov. 3 2026 1 minute read

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No real surprises in most races in our area as incumbent will return to office.

Police Blotter, October 23 - 28, 2026

Anacortes Police Nov. 3 2026 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to a report of a man who shot himself in the foot, made two DUI arrests, and dealt with two store thefts.

These purple WA districts are trending blue. What changed?

Washington State Standard Nov. 2 2026 10 minutes read

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 This is the story of how Democrats came to win over (most of) Washington’s suburbs.

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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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