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Anacortes Library making cutbacks

Anacortes Now Nov. 26 2025 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes Public Library has announced cutbacks to operating hours and some public services for the remainder of this year, following staffing reductions.

Police Blotter, November 14 - 20, 2025

Anacortes Police Nov. 25 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to a report of someone pointing a green laser at NAS Whidbey aircraft near Anacortes Airport. 

State agency honors Island Health CEO

Anacortes Now Nov. 25 2025 2 minutes read

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Island Health CEO Elise Cutter has been named Washington State’s 2025 “Community Star," an honor awarded by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.

Murmurs at Padilla Bay

Jack Hartt Nov. 22 2025 4 minutes read

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The doctor told me when I was a child that I had a heart murmur. I had no idea what that meant, other than that it made a quiet whooshing sound along with the steady beating.

WA’s new resident portal promises easier access to state services

Washington State Standard Nov. 22 2025 5 minutes read

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For Washington residents, getting help from state government could soon become easier and more secure, thanks in part to increased use of artificial intelligence.

Holiday Cheer at this weekend's Elves Night Out event

Art Shotwell Nov. 20 2025 2 minutes read

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Downtown Anacortes will shimmer with holiday spirit this Saturday as local businesses welcome the community for the third annual Elves Night Out—a festive evening of shopping, dining, and good cheer.

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Upcoming Events

11 Dec
School Board business meeting
Date Thu., December 11, 2025 6:00 pm
12 Dec
Wonderland Walk
Fri., December 12, 2025 5:00 pm
12 Dec
The Nutcracker
Fri., December 12, 2025 6:00 pm
12 Dec
Chris Eger & The Fat James Band
Fri., December 12, 2025 7:30 pm
13 Dec
The Nutcracker
Sat., December 13, 2025 1:00 pm
13 Dec
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Sat., December 13, 2025 1:00 pm
13 Dec
Wonderland Walk
Sat., December 13, 2025 5:00 pm
13 Dec
The Nutcracker
Sat., December 13, 2025 6:00 pm

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