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Hikes: Big Tree, Tursi, and the SLT

Jack Hartt Aug. 17 2023 4 minutes read

We laughed as we remembered the many ups and downs of the day, the heat and shadows, the sweat of the trail, the sweetness of our surroundings, and the stories that shape the trail today.

Samish Bay joins other areas in closure for Recreational Shellfish Harvest

Anacortes Now Aug. 17 2023 2 minutes read

Due to recent samples of shellfish containing elevated levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins, Samish Bay has been closed for recreational harvesting of all shellfish species.

Police Blotter, August 4 - 10, 2023

Anacortes Police Aug. 15 2023 4 minutes read

Anacortes Police action this week  prompted a non-operating motor vehicle to move.

Anacortes School District is offering advertising opportunities and sponsorships

Anacortes Now Aug. 15 2023 2 minutes read

The Anacortes School District recently launched a sponsorship and advertising program, following policy adoption by the school board to allow advertising on some district properties. 

Warm Days Ahead for Anacortes

Anacortes Now Aug. 13 2023 2 minutes read

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for western Skagit and Whatcom counties and Everett for Monday and Tuesday.

Hikes: Anticipation, and a Bonus

Jack Hartt Aug. 11 2023 7 minutes read

“Will we see Bruiser?” Every time we visit Strawberry Point, that is forefront in our minds.

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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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