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New Anacortes Schools Athletics Director coming next school year

Anacortes Now Mar. 30 2023 2 minutes read

The Anacortes School District has picked Justin Portz as the next Athletics and Activities Director, effective with the 2023-24 school year.

The Federal Government Is Finally Increasing Funding for Salmon Hatcheries. Tribes Say It’s Not Enough.

ProPublica Mar. 30 2023 7 minutes read

Columbia River salmon hatcheries need billions of dollars’ worth of upgrades to withstand climate change. They’re getting $50 million.

FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat the US opioid crisis

The Conversation Mar. 30 2023 6 minutes read

The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Narcan will make the lifesaving drug more widely available, especially to those who might be likely to witness or respond to opioid overdoses.

Police Blotter, March 17 - 23, 2023

Anacortes Police Mar. 28 2023 4 minutes read

Police and firefighters were called to a camper trailer on fire near the homeless camp on T Ave.

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US – and not just for transgender people

The Conversation Mar. 27 2023 8 minutes read

The first transgender medical clinic opened in the US in the 1960s. But cisgender and intersex children began receiving similar treatments even earlier – often without their consent.

City sets ceremonial re-opening of Thompson trestle

Anacortes Now Mar. 22 2023 1 minute read

The City of Anacortes will be celebrating the reopening of the Thompson Trail Trestle and thanking all the people and organizations who made this possible. 

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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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