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Police Blotter, November 14 - 20, 2025

Anacortes Police Nov. 25 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to a report of someone pointing a green laser at NAS Whidbey aircraft near Anacortes Airport. 

State agency honors Island Health CEO

Anacortes Now Nov. 25 2025 2 minutes read

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Island Health CEO Elise Cutter has been named Washington State’s 2025 “Community Star," an honor awarded by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.

Murmurs at Padilla Bay

Jack Hartt Nov. 22 2025 4 minutes read

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The doctor told me when I was a child that I had a heart murmur. I had no idea what that meant, other than that it made a quiet whooshing sound along with the steady beating.

WA’s new resident portal promises easier access to state services

Washington State Standard Nov. 22 2025 5 minutes read

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For Washington residents, getting help from state government could soon become easier and more secure, thanks in part to increased use of artificial intelligence.

Holiday Cheer at this weekend's Elves Night Out event

Art Shotwell Nov. 20 2025 2 minutes read

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Downtown Anacortes will shimmer with holiday spirit this Saturday as local businesses welcome the community for the third annual Elves Night Out—a festive evening of shopping, dining, and good cheer.

It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington State Standard Nov. 20 2025 6 minutes read

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The design celebrates the state’s official sport. Other new plate designs are on the way.

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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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