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Washington lawmakers begin to drop bills ahead of upcoming session

Washington State Standard Dec. 5 2023 7 minutes read

Legislation so far covers areas like insulin pricing, unemployment benefits for striking workers, and impounding vehicles for people who drive without insurance.

Flood Watch issued in Skagit County

Anacortes Now Dec. 4 2023 2 minutes read

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Skagit County through Wednesday evening.

A Washington Special Education School Accused of Abusing Students Is Closing Amid Scrutiny

ProPublica Dec. 4 2023 7 minutes read

The state’s investigation of Northwest SOIL, a private program serving public school students, was prompted by reporting from The Seattle Times and ProPublica that uncovered accusations about staff restraining and injuring vulnerable students.

Online ‘likes’ for toxic social media posts prompt more − and more hateful − messages

The Conversation Dec. 4 2023 5 minutes read

Hate is for the haters. Much of the thrill of posting toxic messages can come from the attention and social approval a poster gets from like-minded people.

Final Anacortes Election Update

Art Shotwell Nov. 29 2023 1 minute read

Little has changed from the first vote count on election day three weeks ago to the final count and vote certification on Tuesday this week.

SR 20 North Cascades Highway closing for the season

Anacortes Now Nov. 29 2023 1 minute read

State highwy 20, the North Cascades Highway, will close for the winter on Thursday evening. 

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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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