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Around the Americas sailing expedition launches in Anacortes

Anacortes Now May. 2 2025 3 minutes read

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An ambitious 14-month research voyage on board a 48-foot sailboat launches this weekend from Cap Sante Marina. 

A Gutted Education Department’s New Agenda: Roll Back Civil Rights Cases, Target Transgender Students

ProPublica May. 2 2025 16 minutes read

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The Trump administration is subverting the traditional priorities of the department’s decimated civil rights office by making discrimination investigations practically impossible — instead enforcing its own anti-diversity campaign.

Art Walk & Jazz Walk in Downtown this Friday

Anacortes Now Apr. 30 2025 4 minutes read

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The First Friday in May brings Jazz Walk to the monthly Art Walk. We've got the schedule for both here.

Harbor porpoise subpopulation may be forming in Burrows Pass

Salish Current Apr. 30 2025 10 minutes read

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Harbor porpoises are finding food and low risk in Burrows Pass, off northwest Fidalgo Island.

Police Blotter, April 18 - 24, 2025

Anacortes Police Apr. 29 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week investigated a fraud case, a speeder doing 76 miles an hour on Oakes, and graffiti at a public restroom.

Parental rights overhaul gains final approval in WA Legislature

Washington State Standard Apr. 26 2025 5 minutes read

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Parental rights overhaul gains final approval in WA Legislature

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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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