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Hiking: A Cascade Mountain Morning

Jack Hartt May. 8 2025 6 minutes read

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I could see few details as I started up the trail, but I could hear choruses of birds serenading the dawn,

Police Blotter, April 25 - May 1, 2025

Anacortes Police May. 6 2025 3 minutes read

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In this week’s Police Blotter: another cyber scam involving the loss of a gaming laptop and cash. Also, a mother duck and duckling in a road.

How Washington’s new tax and fee increases could hit your pocket

CascadePBS May. 6 2025 6 minutes read

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The new budget would raise the price of gas, Discover Passes and more. Democrats say this is necessary, while Republicans say it will hurt residents.

Around the Americas sailing expedition launches in Anacortes

Anacortes Now May. 2 2025 3 minutes read

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An ambitious 14-month research voyage on board a 48-foot sailboat launches this weekend from Cap Sante Marina. 

A Gutted Education Department’s New Agenda: Roll Back Civil Rights Cases, Target Transgender Students

ProPublica May. 2 2025 16 minutes read

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The Trump administration is subverting the traditional priorities of the department’s decimated civil rights office by making discrimination investigations practically impossible — instead enforcing its own anti-diversity campaign.

Art Walk & Jazz Walk in Downtown this Friday

Anacortes Now Apr. 30 2025 4 minutes read

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The First Friday in May brings Jazz Walk to the monthly Art Walk. We've got the schedule for both here.

Harbor porpoise subpopulation may be forming in Burrows Pass

Salish Current Apr. 30 2025 10 minutes read

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Harbor porpoises are finding food and low risk in Burrows Pass, off northwest Fidalgo Island.

Police Blotter, April 18 - 24, 2025

Anacortes Police Apr. 29 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week investigated a fraud case, a speeder doing 76 miles an hour on Oakes, and graffiti at a public restroom.

Parental rights overhaul gains final approval in WA Legislature

Washington State Standard Apr. 26 2025 5 minutes read

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Parental rights overhaul gains final approval in WA Legislature

Parents object to proposed school counselor reductions

Art Shotwell Apr. 25 2025 4 minutes read

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A proposal by the Anacortes School District to lay off several school counselors drew a crowd at Thursday’s school board meeting, with more than a dozen parents, school staff and students calling to avoid the reductions. 

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5 Nov
Whistle Lake Jazz Quartet
Date Wed., November 5, 2025 6:00 pm
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