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Residential Clean Up Day this Saturday

Anacortes Now Apr. 18 2024 2 minutes read

Get your household cleaning done and bring your residential garbage and yard waste to the city's Operations Facility – no charge!

North Cascades Highway set to reopen this Friday

Anacortes Now Apr. 17 2024 2 minutes read

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Highwayt 20, the North Cascades Highway will open this Friday, but drivers should still prepare for snow and ice, some facility closures.

Incoming high school juniors will be allowed to enroll in college courses this summer

Washington State Standard Apr. 17 2024 3 minutes read

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This summer, Washington’s high schoolers will be able to get an even earlier start on college courses. 

Police Blotter, April 5 - 11, 2024

Anacortes Police Apr. 16 2024 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week handled a rare homicide, a fraud complaint and a car fire near Sharpes Corner, among other cases.

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1

Washington State Standard Apr. 16 2024 4 minutes read

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Those foam clamshell containers long used by restaurants for takeout food will soon be illegal statewide in Washington.

New Washington apple needs a name

Washington State Standard Apr. 15 2024 3 minutes read

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Washington has created a new apple variety – again. And its creators want you to name it. 

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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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