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Celebrate Earth Day this weekend

Anacortes Now Apr. 24 2025 2 minutes read

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Earth Day in Anacortes spans the entire weekend this Friday and Saturday.

Hospital Levy passing in early vote count

Anacortes Now Apr. 23 2025 1 minute read

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The Island Health tax levy appears headed for approval, at least after the first vote count Tuesday night.

Police Blotter, April 11 - 16, 2025

Anacortes Police Apr. 22 2025 4 minutes read

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In this week’s Police Blotter, officers to what appeared to be a drug overdose, responded to a cyber fraud report and gave a lift to a hitchhiker.

Walk-on ferry between Anacortes and San Juans launches on trial basis

Salish Current Apr. 21 2025 8 minutes read

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A whale watch company with a spare vessel is operating the demonstration of passenger-only ferry service from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands until June 30. 

Hiking: QWENG7QWENGILA7

Jack Hartt Apr. 19 2025 5 minutes read

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Sailing down Puget Sound on May 24, 1792, Capt. George Vancouver wrote in his journal of an abundance of dogs that “were all shorn as close to the skin as sheep are in England.

Public sees Dakota Creek Up Close and Personal

Art Shotwell Apr. 18 2025 1 minute read

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The public was allowed to walk through the Dakota Creek Shipyard on Thursday to help celebrate the shpyard's 50th anniversary.

Police Blotter, April 4 - 10, 2025

Anacortes Police Apr. 15 2025 4 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes Police investigated a daytime theft at a business, arrested a juvenile for felony harassment, and caught a loose dog.

Poll: WA voters more politically engaged following 2024 election

CascadePBS Apr. 15 2025 5 minutes read

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Over half of Cascade PBS/Elway poll respondents said they were paying more attention to political news during the second Trump administration.

Support the Rice Family after Tragic Loss

Anacortes Now Apr. 14 2025 2 minutes read

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A GoFundMe has been started to support the family of 13-year-old Avery Rice from Anacortes, who died lasst week in a snowboarding accident at Mount Bachelor Ski Resort.

The cost of aging: How rent caps could affect Washington senior citizens

CascadePBS Apr. 14 2025 9 minutes read

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Renters on fixed incomes hope a 10% ceiling on increases will provide relief, while older landlords worry it will force them out of business.

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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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