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Police Blotter, September 18 - 22, 2026

Anacortes Police Sep. 29 2026 3 minutes read

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Police this week responded to a complaint of kids vandalizing a hallway with glue sticks and one officer chased down a motorist from town to south Fidalgo, including three trips around a roundabout.

WA wildfire home damage totals at least $188M, Ferguson says

Washington State Standard Sep. 28 2026 6 minutes read

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Washington is asking for millions of dollars in federal aid, and now awaits word from President Donald Trump.

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.

Police Blotter, September 11 - 17, 2026

Anacortes Police Sep. 24 2026 2 minutes read

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In this week’s Police Blotter, Police responded to a man having trouble walking, graffiti damage, and a man blocking a city refuse truck in an alley.

Police Blotter, September 4 - 10, 2026

Anacortes Police Sep. 22 2026 3 minutes read

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This week’s Police Blotter includes reports of an argument over dog poop, cyberfraud, and a vehicle prowl.

Trump administration’s WA voter roll lawsuit dismissed

Washington State Standard Sep. 22 2026 5 minutes read

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SEATTLE — A federal judge in Seattle on Tuesday tossed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Washington seeking the state’s voter rolls, in line with many rulings across the country.

Police Blotter, March 6 - 10, 2026

Anacortes Police Mar. 17 2026 3 minutes read

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In this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter: a crash on Highway 20 near Sharpe’s Corner, theft of donuts from a grocery store, and noisy resident at a local hotel. 

Woe Canada! WA State Ferries enters 7th season without cross-border service

Washington State Standard Mar. 17 2026 7 minutes read

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The agency says it plans to bring back the Anacortes-Sidney route around 2030. Its mothballing has spurred longing and a lawsuit from past riders.

Local Shooting was apparent Murder-Suicide

Anacortes Now Mar. 11 2026 1 minute read

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Anacortes Police say a 61-year-old male is suspected of killing a 57-year-old woman, then killing himself at their home on K Avenue on Tuesday.

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