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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.

Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy

The Conversation Apr. 13 2025 6 minutes read

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Corporate decisions made in boardrooms and through initiatives with nonprofits have created an important kind of private climate governance.

Ryan Walters Announces Mayoral Run

Anacortes Now Apr. 11 2025 2 minutes read

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City Councilmember Ryan Walters has announced his run for mayor in a press release on Friday..

Police Blotter, March 28 - April 3, 2025

Anacortes Police Apr. 8 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes Police investigated an unruly motel guest, loud music and car honks at 2am and then, there’s the report of a beaver blocking the highway in this week’s Police Blotter.

Island Health seeks additional funding via levy

Anacortes Now Apr. 7 2025 2 minutes read

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A proposal to increase funding for Anacortes’ hospital district, Island Health, is before voters now on the April 24 ballot. The proposed new levy could bring in an additional $4 million dollars a year.

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