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For a HolidayTreat, See The Nutcracker this Weekend

Anacortes Now Dec. 11 2025 2 minutes read

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Fidalgo DanceWorks will be presenting four performances of the Christmas classic ballet The Nutcracker at Brodniak Hall on the Anacortes High School campus this weekend.

Skagit Flooding Updates

Anacortes Now Dec. 10 2025 2 minutes read

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Evacuate now orders have been issued for some areas of Mount Vernon, Burlington and Sedro-Woolley. 

Historic Flooding Predicted Upriver

Anacortes Now Dec. 10 2025 3 minutes read

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Flooding upriver on the Skagit River has prompted the county to issue warnings to be ready to evacuate for the communities of Rockport, Hamilton, Marblemount, and Concrete.

‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency

Washington State Standard Dec. 10 2025 5 minutes read

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As floodwaters swelled around Washington, threatening low-lying communities along rivers, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a statewide emergency declaration

Queen Tides

Jack Hartt Dec. 8 2025 6 minutes read

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 Winds rattled our windows; rain pounded the roof. Perfect conditions, I thought to myself.

Police Blotter, November 28 - December 4, 2025

Anacortes Police Dec. 8 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes police this week responded to a complaint at a protest, investigated a fraud case involving financial loss and answered questons about an inappropriate video on a social media platform.

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court

Washington State Standard Dec. 4 2025 5 minutes read

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The gun rights group challenging the law has promised an appeal. The issue may eventually land at the U.S. Supreme Court.

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

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Upcoming Events

11 Dec
School Board business meeting
Date Thu., December 11, 2025 6:00 pm
12 Dec
Wonderland Walk
Fri., December 12, 2025 5:00 pm
12 Dec
The Nutcracker
Fri., December 12, 2025 6:00 pm
12 Dec
Chris Eger & The Fat James Band
Fri., December 12, 2025 7:30 pm
13 Dec
The Nutcracker
Sat., December 13, 2025 1:00 pm
13 Dec
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Sat., December 13, 2025 1:00 pm
13 Dec
Wonderland Walk
Sat., December 13, 2025 5:00 pm
13 Dec
The Nutcracker
Sat., December 13, 2025 6:00 pm

Most Read This Week

  • Police Blotter, November 28 - December 4, 2025
  • Queen Tides
  • WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court
  • ‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency
  • Skagit Flooding Updates
  • Historic Flooding Predicted Upriver
  • For a HolidayTreat, See The Nutcracker this Weekend
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