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Police Blotter, August 13 - 19, 2021

Anacortes Police Aug. 23 2021 8 minutes read
A teenager got off easy after being tracked by a police officer at 105 miles per hour on Highway 20 late Saturday night.

If the Unvaccinated Want to Work, They Face a Series of Hurdles

Art Shotwell Aug. 19 2021 6 minutes read
As employers create safety protocols for workers who refuse vaccination, we ask experts if they really work. Or is the point to pressure employees into getting a shot?

The US is taking a bite out of its food insecurity – here’s one way to scrap the problem altogether

Art Shotwell Aug. 19 2021 4 minutes read
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to permanently increase the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits by 25% above pre-pandemic levels in October 2021.

Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate in Effect next Monday

Art Shotwell Aug. 19 2021 3 minutes read

 Governor Inslee announced that the existing statewide mask mandate will be expanded to once again include vaccinated individuals in indoor settings effective Monday, August 23.

Police Blotter, August 6 - 11, 2021

Anacortes Police Aug. 16 2021 8 minutes read
Police were kept particularly busy on Tuesday with a one-man crime spree involving several stores, a restaurant, grocery store and an inn.

Do I need a COVID-19 booster shot? 6 questions answered on how to stay protected

Art Shotwell Aug. 16 2021 6 minutes read
The increasing prevalence of new coronavirus variants is raising questions about how well protected those who’ve already had their COVID-19 shots are against evolving forms of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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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  
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Salish Sea Salmon Night 
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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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