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WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court

Washington State Standard Dec. 4 2025 5 minutes read

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The gun rights group challenging the law has promised an appeal. The issue may eventually land at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Holiday Artwalk this Friday

Anacortes Now Dec. 3 2025 2 minutes read

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This Friday, visit downtown Anacortes for the Holiday Artwalk, as well as other activities. We've got your list.

Police Blotter, November 21 - 27, 2025

Anacortes Police Dec. 2 2025 3 minutes read

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Police this week investigated a hit-and-run and jailed a daughter in a domestic violence incident, and responded to a report of car windows broken while the owner was shopping downtown.

New story for old newspaper building

Salish Current Dec. 2 2025 9 minutes read

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Anacortes American’s home for 109 years sold to nonmedia owners

Just a Dash

Jack Hartt Dec. 1 2025 4 minutes read

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The year 2025 now turns toward its final month. The air cools, the clouds gather, the sun vacations in a southern clime.

Anacortes Library making cutbacks

Anacortes Now Nov. 26 2025 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes Public Library has announced cutbacks to operating hours and some public services for the remainder of this year, following staffing reductions.

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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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