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Police Blotter, September 25 - October 1, 2026

Anacortes Police Oct. 6 2026 5 minutes read

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This week’s Anacortes Police Blotter includes an arrest of a suspect at a town park with suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine. And, there's the case of a woman who called police to report her own moving violations.

Sickout devastates WA ferry system; Ferguson urges workers to return to work

Washington State Standard Oct. 5 2026 5 minutes read

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The workers’ union says it didn’t coordinate the sickout that led to mass cancellations and took most of the vessels out of the water.

City Council and Port to hear event center update

Art Shotwell Oct. 5 2026 2 minutes read

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Anacortes City Council members and Port Commissioners are set to get an update on plans for a community event center and improvements around the northwest corner of Cap Sante Marina.

First Friday Art Walk

Art Shotwell Oct. 1 2026 2 minutes read

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Some downtown Anacortes shops will be open late Friday evening for the monthly Gallery Walk. 

PSE new rate hike proposal draws ire at public hearing

Washington State Standard Sep. 30 2026 4 minutes read

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Washington’s largest utility is proposing to increase electricity rates by nearly 30%. For more than four hours on Tuesday, members of the public urged state regulators to reject the proposal.

Police Blotter, September 18 - 22, 2026

Anacortes Police Sep. 29 2026 3 minutes read

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Police this week responded to a complaint of kids vandalizing a hallway with glue sticks and one officer chased down a motorist from town to south Fidalgo, including three trips around a roundabout.

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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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