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Monthly Artwalk this Friday

Anacortes Now Nov. 6 2025 3 minutes read

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The November Artwalk takes place this Friday in downtown Anacortes. We've got a great list of places to visit.

Second vote count shows no changes in candidate positions

Art Shotwell Nov. 5 2025 2 minutes read

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There's little new to report from the second day of ballot counting, except there are a number of write-in votes in more than one race. None of the positions have changed from the first count on election day.

Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding

Washington State Standard Nov. 5 2025 6 minutes read

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The money was included in Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.” The state’s goals include strengthening the rural health workforce and improving care in tribal communities.

New Mayor elected, Fidalgo Pool ballot measure fails

Art Shotwell Nov. 4 2025 2 minutes read

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Pool District vote fails and new mayor is elected and no challengers in several positions.

Police Blotter, October 25 - 30, 2025

Anacortes Police Nov. 4 2025 3 minutes read

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This week, reports from Anacortes Police included a domestic assault at Cap Sante Lookout, a theft at a thrift shop and attempt to pass a fake $100.

The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance

The Conversation Nov. 3 2025 7 minutes read

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With major shutdown impacts beginning to set in, a scholar of Congress says the House has all but abdicated its position as ‘The People’s Chamber.’

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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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