• art@anacortesnow.com
Anacortes Now logo
  • Home
    • Search
  • News
    • Community News
    • Police Beat
    • Arts & Leisure
    • Health News
    • Business News
    • Washington state
    • Discover
  • Community Calendar
  • Traffic Cams

Hikes: Visiting the Home of Giants

Jack Hartt Jul. 12 2023 5 minutes read

Do you remember when you were in kindergarten or first grade, and you looked at the sixth graders down the hall and thought they were like giants, almost as big as adults? I was in awe of them. I felt very small.

School District proposing higher student fees

Anacortes Now Jul. 11 2023 2 minutes read

The Anacortes School District is proposing higher fees for student activities and athletics.

Anti-LGBTQ laws in the US are getting struck down for limiting free speech of drag queens and doctors

The Conversation Jul. 11 2023 5 minutes read

A number of judges who considered challenges to anti-LGBTQ legislation passed by state lawmakers in 2023 had strong words for how the laws violated the First Amendment.

Police Blotter, June 30 - July 6, 2023

Anacortes Police Jul. 10 2023 5 minutes read

Anacortes Police reported about 23 fireworks complaints during swing shift and graveyard shift on July Fourth.

How Health Care May Be Affected by the High Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

KFF Health News Jul. 8 2023 6 minutes read

Some medical professionals warn that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling against using race as a factor in admissions could have far-reaching implications for the diversity of medical students, the practice of medicine, and patient care. Here’s what you need to know.

Anacortes Galleries open Friday late

Anacortes Now Jul. 6 2023 3 minutes read

Head to downtown Anacortes Friday evening for First Friday Artwalk on Friday, July 7th from 6pm – 8pm.

  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131

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

Most Read This Week

  • Halloween events take over downtown Anacortes on Saturday afternoon
  • Two Dans, three Bobs: Alaska Senate controversy mirrors 2024 Washington fiasco
  • Police Blotter, October 23 - 28, 2026
  • Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action
  • These purple WA districts are trending blue. What changed?
  • Early Election overview
  • Rough election night for Republicans in WA Legislature
  • 4 takeaways from Washington’s election tsunami
© 2026 Art Shotwell & others
  • Home
    • Search
  • News
    • Community News
    • Police Beat
    • Arts & Leisure
    • Health News
    • Business News
    • Washington state
    • Discover
  • Community Calendar
  • Traffic Cams