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Police Blotter, December 19 - 25, 2025

Anacortes Police Dec. 30 2025 3 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes Police dealt with a vehicle prowl, a complaint about a political sign, and an online fraud report.

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

Washington State Standard Dec. 30 2025 8 minutes read

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Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike. Those are just a few of the changes to state law taking effect in Washington on New Year’s Day. 

Police Blotter, December 12 - 18, 2025

Anacortes Police Dec. 22 2025 3 minutes read

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An Anacortes Police Officer booked a driver on reckless driving and DUI after clocking their vehicle at 100 miles per hour.

“The Holly and the Ivy” at Cap Sante

Jack Hartt Dec. 22 2025 7 minutes read

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Since medieval times in the Old Country, holly and ivy have reflected a Christian symbolism, expressed in the Christmas carol "The Holly and the Ivy", in which holly represents Jesus and ivy represents his mother Mary.

After days of flood and slide threats, a small upriver town begins to breathe a sigh of relief

Washington State Standard Dec. 19 2025 5 minutes read

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After days of flood and slide threats, Concrete begins to breathe a sigh of relief

A Wicked, Wild, Windy Wavy Walk

Jack Hartt Dec. 18 2025 7 minutes read

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An hour before sunset, curiosity pulled me to Rosario Beach.

Police Blotter, December 5 - 11, 2025

Anacortes Now Dec. 17 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police investigated the death of a man whose body was found at a bus stop in town and a road rage incident, among several other calls.

Long path to recovery ahead for areas hit by Washington’s record floods

Washington State Standard Dec. 12 2025 6 minutes read

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Federal assistance approved Friday is expected to help, but officials warned it could be days before people can return home.

For a Holiday Treat, See The Nutcracker this Weekend

Anacortes Now Dec. 11 2025 2 minutes read

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Fidalgo DanceWorks will be presenting four performances of the Christmas classic ballet The Nutcracker at Brodniak Hall on the Anacortes High School campus this weekend.

Thousands under evacuation orders, as floodwaters crest in Washington rivers

Washington State Standard Dec. 11 2025 5 minutes read

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It’s still unclear whether the federal government will step in to assist with what officials are describing as a “catastrophic” flood event.

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