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Police Blotter, February 13 - 19, 2026

Anacortes Police Feb. 24 2026 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week seemed especially busy on Friday, the thirteenth, dealing with what appeared to be a day-long domestic violence case that ended in a man jailed.

Police Blotter, February 6 - 12, 2026

Anacortes Police Feb. 16 2026 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police activity this week included citing a driver for DUI and 24 miles over the speed limit, investigating a hit-and-run crash and investigated tents on the Tommy Thompson Trail.

Just One Mile

Jack Hartt Feb. 15 2026 10 minutes read

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Straight ahead of us was a simple one-mile trail, the Pihea Trail, leading to a minor peak with different views overlooking the Kalalau Valley.

School Levy proposals in narrow lead

Anacortes Now Feb. 10 2026 4 minutes read

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Two Anacorters School Distict levy propositions have take a very close early lead in today's election. Both levies are leading about 52 percent to 48 percent. 

Police Blotter, January 30 - February 4, 2026

Anacortes Police Feb. 10 2026 4 minutes read

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In this week’s Police Blotter: a high-speed chase in downtown Anacortes ended wwith the suspect in jail. 

Skagit County Ferry Introduces New Self-Service Ticketing

Anacortes Now Feb. 9 2026 2 minutes read

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The Guemes Island Ferry have launched a new self-service ticketing kiosk offering riders a faster, more flexible, and more efficient way to purchase and manage ferry tickets. 

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