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New WA initiatives seek to undo rewrite of parental rights law, block trans girls in sports

Washington State Standard Sep. 9 2025 6 minutes read

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The conservative political group that has been trying to bolster parental rights in Washington schools will try again.

Police Blotter, August 22 - 28, 2025

Anacortes Police Aug. 30 2025 7 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week investigated the theft of an electric scooter, an altercation at a street protest, and checked out a report of a vagrant camp.

Police Blotter, August 15 - 21, 2025

Anacortes Police Aug. 25 2025 4 minutes read

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Anacortes officers checked out damage caused by a camper trailer, investigated a fight at the state ferry landing, as well as a drug overdose downtown.

The Price Increases That Should Cause Americans More Alarm

KFF Health News Aug. 25 2025 4 minutes read

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Wary of inflation, Americans have been watching the prices of everyday items such as eggs and gasoline. A less-noticed expense should cause greater alarm: rising premiums for health insurance. 

New School Superintendent takes office; School Budget okayed

Art Shotwell Aug. 21 2025 2 minutes read

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New Anacortes Schools Superintendent Dr Carl Bruner was sworn into office Thursday night and moments later the Board approved a $51-million budget for the coming year.

Getting Outside at Volunteer Park

Jack Hartt Aug. 21 2025 4 minutes read

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I grew up north of Ballard, south of Blue Ridge, west of Crown Hill, and just a few blocks from North Beach. Puget Sound and the Olympics filled my bedroom window, along with the forests and the hundreds of houses below us.

Habitat for Humanity here still looking for new homeowners

Anacortes Now Aug. 21 2025 1 minute read

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Habitat for Humanity, who recently welcomed new homeowners at their 29th Street project, is still looking for applicants for four new cottage units there.

Police Blotter, August 8 - 14, 2025

Anacortes Police Aug. 19 2025 4 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes Police dealt with a cyber-fraud case with a reported loss of $13,000, talked to a couple having sex, advising them to close their window, and checked out a report of a juvenile “running around” in a diaper.

Jason Momoa Back in Action in ‘Chief of War’

Anacortes Now Aug. 19 2025 8 minutes read

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The epic new drama tells the true story of Hawaiian warrior Ka’iana.

It’s Almost Flu Season. Should You Still Get a Shot, and Will Insurance Cover It?

KFF Health News Aug. 18 2025 7 minutes read

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Doctors and public health leaders, including at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend that most people 6 months old and older get the 2025-26 flu vaccine — and it’s still covered by most insurance plans.

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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 
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Holiday Craft Fair
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Queen's Bluegrass
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The Dunton Sisters
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Anacortes All Ages Jazz Jam 
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