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Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in state

Washington State Standard Nov. 12 2025 5 minutes read

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The Ballmer Group’s gift could add up to 10,000 early childhood education slots over the next decade. It comes on the condition that the state not make further cuts to the program.

Snowfall prompts temporary closure of North Cascades Highway

Anacortes Now Nov. 12 2025 1 minute read

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With a significant snow and rain forecast, the Washington State Transportation Department  has decided to temporarily close State Route 20 North Cascades Highway at 5 p.m. tomorrow.

Police Blotter, November 1 - 6, 2025

Anacortes Police Nov. 10 2025 3 minutes read

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A multi-vehicle injury collision at the Sharpe’s Corner roundabout leads this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter. Other reported incidents involved a tree fell on a house and a woman fell asleep with water running in her kitchen.

Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation

The Conversation Nov. 10 2025 7 minutes read

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ICE’s dragnet is expanding across social media, putting everyone’s digital lives into the realm of border and immigration enforcement.

Monthly Artwalk this Friday

Anacortes Now Nov. 6 2025 3 minutes read

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The November Artwalk takes place this Friday in downtown Anacortes. We've got a great list of places to visit.

Second vote count shows no changes in candidate positions

Art Shotwell Nov. 5 2025 2 minutes read

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There's little new to report from the second day of ballot counting, except there are a number of write-in votes in more than one race. None of the positions have changed from the first count on election day.

Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding

Washington State Standard Nov. 5 2025 6 minutes read

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The money was included in Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.” The state’s goals include strengthening the rural health workforce and improving care in tribal communities.

New Mayor elected, Fidalgo Pool ballot measure fails

Art Shotwell Nov. 4 2025 2 minutes read

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Pool District vote fails and new mayor is elected and no challengers in several positions.

Police Blotter, October 25 - 30, 2025

Anacortes Police Nov. 4 2025 3 minutes read

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This week, reports from Anacortes Police included a domestic assault at Cap Sante Lookout, a theft at a thrift shop and attempt to pass a fake $100.

The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance

The Conversation Nov. 3 2025 7 minutes read

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With major shutdown impacts beginning to set in, a scholar of Congress says the House has all but abdicated its position as ‘The People’s Chamber.’

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Most Read This Week

  • Police Blotter, November 1 - 6, 2025
  • Monthly Artwalk this Friday
  • Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation
  • Snowfall prompts temporary closure of North Cascades Highway
  • Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in state
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