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Art Walk this Friday Evening

Anacortes Now Oct. 1 2025 2 minutes read

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Head downtown for First Friday Artwalk this Friday, from 6pm – 8pm. We've got the locations... 

Police Blotter, September 19 - 24, 2025

Anacortes Police Sep. 30 2025 5 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to a report of an aircraft down in the Guemes Channel, checked out a light on Mount Erie and logged a 50-year-old turtle that had gone missing from a classroom enclosure.

Monitoring and preparing — for earthquake — at Mount Baker

Salish Current Sep. 28 2025 5 minutes read

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After a record-breaking earthquake swarm near Mount Rainier, researchers around Mount Baker continue to plan and prepare for volcanic activity.

Preparing for the Rains

Jack Hartt Sep. 25 2025 4 minutes read

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We barely saw a drop of rain this summer, which made it perfect for getting outside and hitting the trails around the Northwest. But as any trail lover knows, those paths don’t magically stay in shape.

‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further

Washington State Standard Sep. 24 2025 6 minutes read

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Projected tax revenue is down more than $500 million since the Legislature passed its latest two-year budget.

Police Blotter, September 12 - 17, 2025

Anacortes Police Sep. 23 2025 4 minutes read

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This past week, the Anacortes Police responded to a complaint about cars parked in front of a house, arrested three occupants of a car on drug charges and investigated a fight at a local motel.

Anacortes Police arrest Middle School student for verbal threats of violence

Anacortes Police Sep. 22 2025 2 minutes read

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Anacortes Police have arrested and charged with a local student in connection with verbal threats of violence. 

15 Years Later (150 Years Later)

Jack Hartt Sep. 20 2025 4 minutes read

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Walking down the gravel roadway is such a grand welcome to the island ahead. Crossing the tombolo and tidelands, covered with the bones of fallen trees, is like entering a sacred homeland.

Vote-at-home is the law in Washington — and it works

Washington State Standard Sep. 18 2025 6 minutes read

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As county auditors in Washington state, we serve in the executive branch of local government and are responsible for administering elections in accordance with state and federal law. That includes elections for local, state and federal offices.

Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

The Conversation Sep. 18 2025 8 minutes read

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Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

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