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Police Blotter, June 28 - July 4, 2024

Anacortes Police Jul. 9 2024 5 minutes read

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Anacortes Police arrested and jailed a man in connection a report of a driver waving a handgun on Highway 20.

Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might

Washington State Standard Jul. 9 2024 7 minutes read

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More states could follow Colorado and Minnesota in putting a fee on retail deliveries.

Crowd cheered Anacortes July Fourth Parade

Art Shotwell Jul. 4 2024 1 minute read

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Commercial Avenue was crowded early for this year's annual July Fourth Parade. More photos here.

Heat Advisory for our area

Anacortes Now Jul. 4 2024 2 minutes read

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The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our area. Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s expected in Skagit County. Anacortes may be cooler than the rest of the county. We have the forecast.

Measure to prevent phasing out of natural gas in WA is on track for November ballot

Washington State Standard Jul. 4 2024 5 minutes read

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Supporters submitted 400,000-plus signatures in support of Initiative 2066. If approved, it would blow up key parts of a state law approved this year and recent building code changes.

July Artwalk this Friday in downtown Anacortes

Anacortes Now Jul. 3 2024 3 minutes read

Picture shows “Happy Hour”, 16.5”x22.5” Watercolor by Peggy Woods

Come downtown for The First Friday Artwalk this Friday, July 5th from 6pm – 8pm. We've got the locations.

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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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