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Sea Excursions, Woodland Hikes, and History Walks – This is Winter in Anacortes

Nov. 22 2016 4 minutes read

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It is winter in Western Washington, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be trapped indoors on your Fidalgo Island getaway.

Avalanche risk closes North Cascades Highway

Art Shotwell Nov. 21 2016 2 minutes read

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The North Cascades Highway section of State Route 20 is now closed until next spring.

Police Blotter, November 12 - 18, 2016

Nov. 19 2016 6 minutes read

At approximately 6:30PM on Monday evening, Nov. 14, APD Officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at a coffee stand near Sharpes Corner.

Thanksgiving holiday trash pickup

Art Shotwell Nov. 19 2016 1 minute read

There will be no garbage service on Thursday, November 24th, 2016 and Friday, November 25th, 2016.

Shell March Point refinery penalized for chemical release

Art Shotwell Nov. 17 2016 2 minutes read

Shell’s Puget Sound Refinery faces a $133,000 penalty because of an odor violation in February 2015 that prompted hundreds of complaints around the March Point facility.

Celebrate the Season with Anacortes Schools Foundation

Art Shotwell Nov. 14 2016 3 minutes read

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Enjoy a hometown holiday experience while supporting students with “Celebrate the Season,” a series of family-oriented holiday events including a dinner & auction the first weekend of December. Dinner tickets are now on sale.

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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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