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Police Blotter, December 22 - 28, 2023

Anacortes Police Jan. 1 2024 5 minutes read

Anacortes Police and Fire departments both responded to a male on the ground yelling for help and who ultimately died at the scene.

The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2024

Washington State Standard Jan. 1 2024 5 minutes read

Gun purchases, street racing and voting rights are among the areas they focus on.

Guemes Ferry is out of service

Anacortes Now Dec. 30 2023 1 minute read

The Guemes Island Ferry was pulled out of service Saturday afternoon and, because of the New Year's holiday weekend, it may be down for much of the coming week.

Hikes: Seeking

Jack Hartt Dec. 28 2023 4 minutes read

While hiking on Kiket Island a couple of years ago I had the good fortune to run into Tracy Powell, the carver of Kokwalalwoot, the story pole residing at Rosario Beach.

Washington Department of Health cuts hundreds of jobs as federal COVID funds run out

Washington State Standard Dec. 28 2023 5 minutes read

The elimination of the positions reflects a nationwide trend as pandemic aid expires.

Foes of Washington capital gains tax file initiative to repeal it

Washington State Standard Dec. 27 2023 2 minutes read

Washington’s capital gains tax would disappear and the state would be barred from enacting an income tax under two separate initiatives delivered Thursday to the Secretary of State.

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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
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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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