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City Council poised to move on citywide fiber network

Art Shotwell Nov. 4 2015 2 minutes read

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The City Council appears to be poised to take the first step in constructing a high-speed fiber optical Internet network for the city.

Pope & Verdoes lead in Port races

Art Shotwell Nov. 3 2015 1 minute read

The Port of Anacortes of Anacortes will have two new Commissioners as a result of Tuesday’s election, as John Pope and Joe Verdoes take early and sizable leads over their opponents.

Art Walk this Friday

Art Shotwell Nov. 2 2015 4 minutes read

2015 1102 gallery walk

As part of this month’s First Friday Art Walk, about 40 art works will be displayed, including this one by Richard julian, featuring “Salish Sea Art Exhibit,” at the Depot Gallery.

Police Blotter, October 23 - 30, 2015

Oct. 31 2015 7 minutes read

A local woman came to the APD lobby on Tuesday afternoon with approximately $2,000 cash she had found in a bank envelope at a local business.

No Tricks Just T.R.E.A.T.’s; Tips for Halloween Safety

Oct. 30 2015 1 minute read

The Anacortes Police Department would like to remind everyone to have a safe Halloween.

New spray pad and restroom for Storvik Park

Art Shotwell Oct. 28 2015 1 minute read

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The city and state are finalizing an agreement that for the state grant of $335,000 for a new spray pad and restroom at Storvik Park.

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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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