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Police Blotter, October 31 - November 5, 2026

Anacortes Police Nov. 9 2026 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police investigating a report that several people had left drug paraphernalia in a store bathroom end up arresting one of the group and banning the others from the store.

Washington schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Washington State Standard Nov. 9 2026 4 minutes read

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Their arguments echo those made in the landmark McCleary ruling that forced the state to pump billions more into education.

Enjoy Gallery Walk on Friday evening downtown

Art Shotwell Nov. 5 2026 3 minutes read

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Galleries and some stores are open from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday evening for First Friday Gallery Walk. Weve got a list.

4 takeaways from Washington’s election tsunami

Washington State Standard Nov. 4 2026 7 minutes read

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Tuesday’s blue wave could remake the political landscape of Washington state.

Rough election night for Republicans in WA Legislature

Washington State Standard Nov. 3 2026 6 minutes read

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Buoyant Democrats were on course Tuesday night to strengthen their grip on power in the Washington state House.

Early Election overview

Art Shotwell Nov. 3 2026 1 minute read

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No real surprises in most races in our area as incumbent will return to office.

Police Blotter, October 23 - 28, 2026

Anacortes Police Nov. 3 2026 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to a report of a man who shot himself in the foot, made two DUI arrests, and dealt with two store thefts.

These purple WA districts are trending blue. What changed?

Washington State Standard Nov. 2 2026 10 minutes read

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 This is the story of how Democrats came to win over (most of) Washington’s suburbs.

Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action

Washington State Standard Oct. 31 2026 7 minutes read

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Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks.

Halloween events take over downtown Anacortes on Saturday afternoon

Art Shotwell Oct. 30 2026 2 minutes read

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Head downtown on Saturday afternoon for lots of Trick-or-Treat fun for kids and adults, too. The Downtown Anacortes Alliance has organized a great list of events on Halloween. 

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11 Nov
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Date Wed., November 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
12 Nov
Nutcracker Holiday Market
Thu., November 12, 2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
13 Nov
Holiday Craft Fair
Fri., November 13, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Holiday Craft Fair
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Most Read This Week

  • Police Blotter, October 31 - November 5, 2026
  • 4 takeaways from Washington’s election tsunami
  • Rough election night for Republicans in WA Legislature
  • Early Election overview
  • Enjoy Gallery Walk on Friday evening downtown
  • Washington schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education
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