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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.

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.

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Upcoming Events

5 Dec
Christmas Tree Lighting
Date Fri., December 5, 2025 6:00 pm
5 Dec
December Arwalk
Fri., December 5, 2025 6:00 pm
5 Dec
Bluesfish
Fri., December 5, 2025 7:30 pm
6 Dec
Anacortes Santa Run
Sat., December 6, 2025 9:00 am
6 Dec
Walk With Santa Parade
Sat., December 6, 2025 10:00 am
6 Dec
Langley’s Holly Jolly Parade & Holiday Market
Sat., December 6, 2025 10:00 am
6 Dec
Free Children's Holiday Shopping Event
Sat., December 6, 2025 12:00 pm
6 Dec
Winter Celebration
Sat., December 6, 2025 2:00 pm

Most Read This Week

  • Police Blotter, November 21 - 27, 2025
  • New story for old newspaper building
  • Anacortes Library making cutbacks
  • Just a Dash
  • Holiday Artwalk this Friday
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