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Support our Schools: Vote Yes on School Levies

Art Shotwell Feb. 4 2026 3 minutes read

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The Anacortes School District wants voters to increase funding for our schools in the form of replacement levies for school programs, operations, maintenance and technology. I support the two levies.

Galleries open for First Friday Artwalk

Anacortes Now Feb. 4 2026 2 minutes read

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Head to downtown Anacortes this Friday evening for First Friday Artwalk. We've got a list of locations open Friday night.

 

Skagit Valley Bird show comes to Anacortes

Anacortes Now Feb. 3 2026 1 minute read

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Building on the remarkable legacy of Smith & Vallee’s beloved Bird Invitational, the Anacortes Arts Festival is bringing the Skagit Valley Bird Show to the Depot in Anacortes.

Police Blotter, January 23 - 28, 2026

Anacortes Police Feb. 3 2026 3 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes Police investigated a hit-and-run collision, a front porch package theft, and a bank fraud complaint.

Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what is an ‘election’

Washington State Standard Jan. 30 2026 4 minutes read

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It may seem obvious that a registered voter in Washington can only vote once in an election. It’s not. 

Hair today, gone today

Jack Hartt Jan. 29 2026 5 minutes read

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 We're used to garden-variety frost and ice this time of year. Starry winter nights often lead to slippery winter mornings.

Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate

Washington State Standard Jan. 29 2026 6 minutes read

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The bill drops it to 0.05%, and the state would join Utah with the toughest standard in the nation. It still needs House approval.

WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown

Washington State Standard Jan. 26 2026 7 minutes read

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Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown didn’t rule out the National Guard or state or local law enforcement ending up at odds with federal agents.

Police Blotter, January 16 - 22, 2026

Anacortes Police Jan. 26 2026 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week handled a cyber fraud complaint, cited a driver for DUI, and took a call from a resident complaining a neighbor’s dog was pooping in her yard.

ICE is using Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live

Stateline Jan. 24 2026 9 minutes read

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States fear immigrants will shy away from seeking health care.

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