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Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history

Crosscut Mar. 15 2024 7 minutes read

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SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups.

Gender wage gap in Washington is among widest in nation, analysis shows

Washington State Standard Mar. 15 2024 4 minutes read

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The gender wage gap for women in Washington was one of the worst in the nation in recent years.

Hikes: Woods with a Whimsy

Jack Hartt Mar. 14 2024 4 minutes read

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We let Murphy off his leash and hiked north on Frog Forest Trail. Surprises lay in wait!

New Northwest-produced film comes to Anacortes

Art Shotwell Mar. 14 2024 2 minutes read

Filmmaker Rachel Noll James on film set

A new low-budget film by a Northwest filmmaker comes to Anacortes on Friday (Mar. 15) for a one-week stay.

Biden and Trump easily win in Washington presidential primary

Anacortes Now Mar. 13 2024 4 minutes read

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump cruised to wins in Washington state’s presidential primary on Tuesday, and the two men are now firmly on track for a rematch this November.

Police Blotter, February 29 - March 7, 2024

Anacortes Police Mar. 12 2024 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to two reports of hit-and-run collisions, as well as other inidents.

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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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