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At Washington Health Care Authority, workers are warned of layoffs

Washington State Standard Aug. 2 2025 4 minutes read

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There are no details on how many jobs will be affected. The agency leader told employees this week that reductions “will be necessary” to close a budget gap.

Visit Artwalk on Friday Evening after Arts Festival

Anacortes Now Jul. 31 2025 3 minutes read

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The Anacortes Arts Festival will mostly close down around 6pm Friday (except for live music), but First Friday Artwalk takes over from 6-8pm. We've got the list of where to look..

Washington’s food banks are on the brink

Washington State Standard Jul. 31 2025 7 minutes read

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Some have already pulled back on what they’re offering, as federal cuts and heightened demand drive deep worries about what comes next.

This Weekend: Anacortes Arts Festival

Anacortes Now Jul. 29 2025 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes Arts Festival returns August 1–3, turning historic downtown into a vibrant celebration of creativity! With over 220 booth artisans, a juried fine art exhibition, live music on two stages, interactive demos, hands-on activities, and mouthwatering cuisine, this is one summer tradition you won’t want to miss.

Police Blotter, July 18 - 24, 2025

Anacortes Police Jul. 28 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to calls regarding man using drugs in a store restroom, a report of a man walking a white line on Highway 20, and the theft of a dog that wasn’t.

Summertime on South Whidbey

Maribeth Crandell Jul. 25 2025 5 minutes read

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I was on the straight and narrow… Well, not really narrow, but straight and wide doesn’t sound quite right.

Island Health Responds to Anticipated Healthcare Funding Cuts

Anacortes Now Jul. 24 2025 2 minutes read

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Island Health said, in a statement released Thursday morning, that anticipated federal and state funding cuts could impact as many as 6,000 Medicaid patients here in the coming years.

Police Blotter, July 11 - 17, 2025

Anacortes Police Jul. 22 2025 7 minutes read

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This week, Anacortes Police dealt with several suspicious cyber fraud cases. And, then there’s goats here, then there.

Hiking: Whispers of Rosario

Jack Hartt Jul. 21 2025 4 minutes read

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Kath and I had labored hard this busy week. We needed a break and new perspectives. A short hike at Rosario could be the cure.

Washington’s outdoor school programs reel from state funding cuts

Washington State Standard Jul. 21 2025 6 minutes read

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Last year, subsidies from the program covered $190,125 of the $200,000 it cost to send all of its fifth-grade students to overnight outdoor school programs at the North Cascades Institute in Skagit County and Camp Kirby on Samish Island. 

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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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