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Monthly Artwalk this Friday

Anacortes Now Nov. 6 2025 3 minutes read

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The November Artwalk takes place this Friday in downtown Anacortes. We've got a great list of places to visit.

Second vote count shows no changes in candidate positions

Art Shotwell Nov. 5 2025 2 minutes read

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There's little new to report from the second day of ballot counting, except there are a number of write-in votes in more than one race. None of the positions have changed from the first count on election day.

Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding

Washington State Standard Nov. 5 2025 6 minutes read

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The money was included in Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.” The state’s goals include strengthening the rural health workforce and improving care in tribal communities.

New Mayor elected, Fidalgo Pool ballot measure fails

Art Shotwell Nov. 4 2025 2 minutes read

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Pool District vote fails and new mayor is elected and no challengers in several positions.

Police Blotter, October 25 - 30, 2025

Anacortes Police Nov. 4 2025 3 minutes read

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This week, reports from Anacortes Police included a domestic assault at Cap Sante Lookout, a theft at a thrift shop and attempt to pass a fake $100.

The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance

The Conversation Nov. 3 2025 7 minutes read

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With major shutdown impacts beginning to set in, a scholar of Congress says the House has all but abdicated its position as ‘The People’s Chamber.’

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Upcoming Events

11 Mar
Rebels in the Wild 
Date Wed., March 11, 2026 6:00 pm
11 Mar
Delta Promenade
Wed., March 11, 2026 6:00 pm
14 Mar
Friends of the Library Book Sale  
Sat., March 14, 2026 10:00 am
14 Mar
Maritime Program: Navy & Merchant Vessels 
Sat., March 14, 2026 2:00 pm
14 Mar
Cascadia Groove
Sat., March 14, 2026 7:30 pm
16 Mar
Writing Circle 
Mon., March 16, 2026 6:00 pm
17 Mar
Essential Element Ukulele Band
Tue., March 17, 2026 5:00 pm
18 Mar
The Light of Anacortes
Wed., March 18, 2026 6:00 pm

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