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WA wildfire home damage totals at least $188M, Ferguson says

Washington State Standard Sep. 28 2026 6 minutes read

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Washington is asking for millions of dollars in federal aid, and now awaits word from President Donald Trump.

Busy Weekend in Anacortes - Oyster Run

Art Shotwell Sep. 24 2026 2 minutes read

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The rumble of thousands of motorcycles will be heard as this year's edition of the annual Oyster Run, known as the largest rally in the Pacific Northwest, comes to Anacortes Sunday.

Former Island Health employee returns as Interim CEO

Art Shotwell Sep. 24 2026 2 minutes read

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Former Island Health employee Inna Makievsky has been hired as Interim CEO starting on October 10.

Police Blotter, September 11 - 17, 2026

Anacortes Police Sep. 24 2026 2 minutes read

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In this week’s Police Blotter, Police responded to a man having trouble walking, graffiti damage, and a man blocking a city refuse truck in an alley.

Police Blotter, September 4 - 10, 2026

Anacortes Police Sep. 22 2026 3 minutes read

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This week’s Police Blotter includes reports of an argument over dog poop, cyberfraud, and a vehicle prowl.

Trump administration’s WA voter roll lawsuit dismissed

Washington State Standard Sep. 22 2026 5 minutes read

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SEATTLE — A federal judge in Seattle on Tuesday tossed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Washington seeking the state’s voter rolls, in line with many rulings across the country.

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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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