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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.

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.

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.

The 2026 fare schedule with an average 30% increase on most fares with a ticket for a single adult priced at $6.75 to $8.10.

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.

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

Hundreds of Anacortes residents turned out for a No Kings protest Saturday in what could be the largest demonstration here in recent memory. One protest organizer said at least 2,000 people were participating.

Navigating the land-access labyrinths of a revered agricultural valley