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Anacortes Labor Day Solid Waste Schedule

Anacortes Now Aug. 28 2023 1 minute read

There will be no garbage service on Monday, September 4 in recognition of Labor Day. The city will collect both Monday and Tuesday customers on Tuesday, September 5.

Wildfires again force closure of North Cascades Highway

Anacortes Now Aug. 26 2023 2 minutes read

The state Department of Transportation warned of potential closures after the highway was recently re-opened.

Hikes: Next Door to "Close to Home"

Jack Hartt Aug. 24 2023 4 minutes read

Everyone who describes Cypress to me mentions wonderful places to camp and adventurous trails to explore.

North Cascades Highway Re-opened

Anacortes Now Aug. 23 2023 2 minutes read

North Cascades Highway was re-opened on Wednesday morning to through travel only. No stopping or camping are allowed.

Books: Medusa's Sisters

Anacortes Now Aug. 22 2023 2 minutes read

A vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her. The end of the story is only the beginning… A debut novel from Seattle author Lauren J.A. Bear.

Few Firm Beliefs and Low Trust: Americans Not Sure What’s True in Age of Health Misinformation

KFF Health News Aug. 22 2023 5 minutes read

A new poll from KFF shows many Americans aren’t willing to embrace misinformation — but aren’t willing to reject it either. And they don’t know whom to trust.

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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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