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Police Blotter, May 16 - 22, 2025

Anacortes Police May. 27 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week charged a man with firing a weapon and responded to a barbecue fire that expanded to the attic of a house.

‘I’m pretty upset’: WA lawmaker wants to override governor’s veto of his bill

Washington State Standard May. 27 2025 3 minutes read

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State lawmakers delivered 423 bills to Gov. Bob Ferguson this year and he signed them all. Except one.

School Board outlines ambitious timeline to hire interim Superintendent

Art Shotwell May. 23 2025 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes School Board said it will first look for an interim Superintendent to replace Justin Irish, who will be leaving at the end of June, then will launch a widespread search for a permanent replacement later in the year.

What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for WA

Washington State Standard May. 23 2025 7 minutes read

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About 200,000 residents could lose coverage, and the state could miss out on billions in federal dollars, officials say. Republican state lawmakers are among those opposing the cuts.

Spring Greening

Maribeth Crandell May. 22 2025 5 minutes read

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I was in Coupeville and felt ready for a walk so I went to the Admiralty Inlet Preserve.

Guemes Island Ferry won't be back until early next month

Anacortes Now May. 21 2025 2 minutes read

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Sorry, but the Guemes Island Ferry, which has been undergoing maintenance and upgrades, won't be back in service for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. 

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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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