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Police Blotter, September 26 - October 2, 2025

Anacortes Police Oct. 7 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police logged yet another cyberfraud attempt, responded to a report of someone screaming which may have ended up being cats or raccoons fighting, and, an officer helped a confused person in a wheelchair get back home.

What the federal government shutdown means for Washington’s K-12 schools

Washington State Standard Oct. 3 2025 4 minutes read

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School will continue as normal for Washington’s K-12 students amidst the federal government shutdown, at least for now. 

River of Life

Jack Hartt Oct. 2 2025 4 minutes read

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It was late September, with the sun shining brightly but lower now, and the tree colors starting to turn. The Skagit ran milky blue through the woodlands of the lower valley.

Art Walk this Friday Evening

Anacortes Now Oct. 1 2025 2 minutes read

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Head downtown for First Friday Artwalk this Friday, from 6pm – 8pm. We've got the locations... 

Police Blotter, September 19 - 24, 2025

Anacortes Police Sep. 30 2025 5 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to a report of an aircraft down in the Guemes Channel, checked out a light on Mount Erie and logged a 50-year-old turtle that had gone missing from a classroom enclosure.

Monitoring and preparing — for earthquake — at Mount Baker

Salish Current Sep. 28 2025 5 minutes read

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After a record-breaking earthquake swarm near Mount Rainier, researchers around Mount Baker continue to plan and prepare for volcanic activity.

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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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