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Guemes Island Ferry won't be back until early next month

Anacortes Now May. 21 2025 2 minutes read

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Sorry, but the Guemes Island Ferry, which has been undergoing maintenance and upgrades, won't be back in service for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. 

Police Blotter, May 9 - 15, 2025

Anacortes Police May. 19 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to reports of a deer attacking a walker and his dog, a woman unconscious in her parked vehicle and a resident's personal information on the Dark Web.

Tribal court warrants to be enforceable by state authorities

Salish Current May. 17 2025 9 minutes read

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Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) said she was speaking as a Native woman rather than as a legislator as she told the state Senate Law and Justice Committee about the importance of HB 1829 earlier in the 2025 legislative session.

Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law

Washington State Standard May. 17 2025 4 minutes read

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A new law in Washington will assure students are offered special education services until they are 22. State Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground, a special education teacher, was the sponsor.

Major School Leadership Changes Coming: Justin Irish and Others Leaving

Art Shotwell May. 15 2025 4 minutes read

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Dr Justin Irish, who has been Anacortes Schools Superintendent for the past five years, has taken a job with the Northshore School District in King County. And he isn't the only one leaving.

Hiking: Rocks and Roots, Paws and Boots

Jack Hartt May. 15 2025 5 minutes read

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Sometimes it’s an uphill struggle in life.

Trio of immigrant rights laws signed by WA governor

Washington State Standard May. 14 2025 5 minutes read

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These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent coercion in the workplace, and prohibit bail bond agents from enforcing immigration laws. 

Police Blotter, May 2 - May 8, 2025

Anacortes Police May. 13 2025 3 minutes read

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Police this week recorded a fraud case, investigated a hit-and-run and spoke to a fired restaurant employee.

Higher Prices, Rolling Blackouts: The Northwest Is Bracing for the Effects of a Lagging Green Energy Push

ProPublica May. 13 2025 5 minutes read

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Washingteon and Oregon are nowhere near achieving their clean energy goals. The dramatic consequences are already being felt.

Bids to build new plug-in Washington state ferries come in high

Washington State Standard May. 12 2025 7 minutes read

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It’s raising doubts about the state’s plans to construct up to five new hybrid-electric vessels with the $1.3 billion lawmakers have set aside.

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Upcoming Events

5 Nov
Whistle Lake Jazz Quartet
Date Wed., November 5, 2025 6:00 pm
5 Nov
Handmade for the Season 
Wed., November 5, 2025 6:00 pm
7 Nov
Holiday Craft Fair
Fri., November 7, 2025 9:00 am
7 Nov
Queen's Bluegrass
Fri., November 7, 2025 7:30 pm
8 Nov
Holiday Craft Fair
Sat., November 8, 2025 9:00 am
8 Nov
The Dunton Sisters
Sat., November 8, 2025 7:30 pm
9 Nov
Second Sunday Jazz: Skagit City Slickers
Sun., November 9, 2025 2:00 pm
9 Nov
Anacortes All Ages Jazz Jam 
Sun., November 9, 2025 6:00 pm

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