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City and Port share plans for proposed community event center

Art Shotwell Oct. 6 2026 2 minutes read

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A joint City-Port plan for a community event center drew praise and suggestions to slow down until more solid numbers come in.

City Council and Port to hear event center update

Art Shotwell Oct. 5 2026 2 minutes read

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Anacortes City Council members and Port Commissioners are set to get an update on plans for a community event center and improvements around the northwest corner of Cap Sante Marina.

Busy Weekend in Anacortes - Oyster Run

Art Shotwell Sep. 24 2026 2 minutes read

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The rumble of thousands of motorcycles will be heard as this year's edition of the annual Oyster Run, known as the largest rally in the Pacific Northwest, comes to Anacortes Sunday.

Former Island Health employee returns as Interim CEO

Art Shotwell Sep. 24 2026 2 minutes read

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Former Island Health employee Inna Makievsky has been hired as Interim CEO starting on October 10.

New School Superintendent Picked

Anacortes Now Mar. 6 2026 3 minutes read

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The Anacortes School Board today picked Dr. James Everett as the next School Superintendent for Anacortes. He has led the Meridian School District in Laurel, north of Bellingham, for eight years. .

School Superintendent finalists named

Anacortes Now Feb. 25 2026 3 minutes read

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The Anacortes School District has released the names of three finalists for the permanent School Superintendent job, to replace interim Superintendent Dr. Carl Bruner.

Just One Mile

Jack Hartt Feb. 15 2026 10 minutes read

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Straight ahead of us was a simple one-mile trail, the Pihea Trail, leading to a minor peak with different views overlooking the Kalalau Valley.

School Levy proposals in narrow lead

Anacortes Now Feb. 10 2026 4 minutes read

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Two Anacorters School Distict levy propositions have take a very close early lead in today's election. Both levies are leading about 52 percent to 48 percent. 

Skagit County Ferry Introduces New Self-Service Ticketing

Anacortes Now Feb. 9 2026 2 minutes read

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The Guemes Island Ferry have launched a new self-service ticketing kiosk offering riders a faster, more flexible, and more efficient way to purchase and manage ferry tickets. 

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Recent Stories

  • Police Blotter, October 9 - 14, 2026 October 20, 2026
  • Police Blotter, October 2 - 7, 2026 October 13, 2026
  • City and Port share plans for proposed community event center October 06, 2026
  • Police Blotter, September 25 - October 1, 2026 October 06, 2026
  • City Council and Port to hear event center update October 05, 2026
  • First Friday Art Walk October 01, 2026
  • Police Blotter, September 18 - 22, 2026 September 29, 2026
  • Busy Weekend in Anacortes - Oyster Run September 24, 2026
  • Former Island Health employee returns as Interim CEO September 24, 2026
  • Police Blotter, September 11 - 17, 2026 September 24, 2026
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