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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.

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.

Second 'No Kings' Protest in Anacortes draws a big crowd

Art Shotwell Oct. 18 2025 2 minutes read

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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.

Small farmers seek Skagit's big magic

Salish Current Sep. 17 2025 6 minutes read

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Navigating the land-access labyrinths of a revered agricultural valley

New School Superintendent takes office; School Budget okayed

Art Shotwell Aug. 21 2025 2 minutes read

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New Anacortes Schools Superintendent Dr Carl Bruner was sworn into office Thursday night and moments later the Board approved a $51-million budget for the coming year.

Habitat for Humanity here still looking for new homeowners

Anacortes Now Aug. 21 2025 1 minute read

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Habitat for Humanity, who recently welcomed new homeowners at their 29th Street project, is still looking for applicants for four new cottage units there.

Island Health Responds to Anticipated Healthcare Funding Cuts

Anacortes Now Jul. 24 2025 2 minutes read

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Island Health said, in a statement released Thursday morning, that anticipated federal and state funding cuts could impact as many as 6,000 Medicaid patients here in the coming years.

Traffic impacted as city rebuilds part of Commercial Ave.

Art Shotwell Jul. 7 2025 2 minutes read

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Traffic will be impacted around the 12th St. and Commercial Ave. intersection as the city starts street re-construction between 11th and 13th Streets today. The completed Commercial-11th intersection may look like this.

Five counselors for 2,600 students in Anacortes schools

Salish Current Jun. 25 2025 9 minutes read

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School board says reductions are necessary to balance the budget. Students and teachers say the cuts will create "a safety concern."

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