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‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for WA road upkeep

Washington State Standard Oct. 16 2025 5 minutes read

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Billions more dollars are needed for preserving highways and bridges, WSDOT says. The agency’s leader didn’t request more maintenance money for 2026.

Police Blotter, October 3 - 9, 2025

Anacortes Police Oct. 14 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to calls of a theft of an electric mini-bike, constant dogs barking, and a cat needing rescue at a fuel facility.

Here, Kitty Kitty

Jack Hartt Oct. 9 2025 4 minutes read

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One sunny day a couple of weeks ago, we decided to walk Murphy along the Nature trails near the Skagit Airport.

Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard

Washington State Standard Oct. 9 2025 7 minutes read

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The state’s contract extends the delivery deadline for each of the three plug-in vessels a year longer than initially planned, pushing completion of the boats to 2032.

Police Blotter, September 26 - October 2, 2025

Anacortes Police Oct. 7 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police logged yet another cyberfraud attempt, responded to a report of someone screaming which may have ended up being cats or raccoons fighting, and, an officer helped a confused person in a wheelchair get back home.

What the federal government shutdown means for Washington’s K-12 schools

Washington State Standard Oct. 3 2025 4 minutes read

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School will continue as normal for Washington’s K-12 students amidst the federal government shutdown, at least for now. 

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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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