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Anacortes Library making cutbacks

Anacortes Now Nov. 26 2025 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes Public Library has announced cutbacks to operating hours and some public services for the remainder of this year, following staffing reductions.

Police Blotter, November 14 - 20, 2025

Anacortes Police Nov. 25 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week responded to a report of someone pointing a green laser at NAS Whidbey aircraft near Anacortes Airport. 

State agency honors Island Health CEO

Anacortes Now Nov. 25 2025 2 minutes read

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Island Health CEO Elise Cutter has been named Washington State’s 2025 “Community Star," an honor awarded by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.

Murmurs at Padilla Bay

Jack Hartt Nov. 22 2025 4 minutes read

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The doctor told me when I was a child that I had a heart murmur. I had no idea what that meant, other than that it made a quiet whooshing sound along with the steady beating.

WA’s new resident portal promises easier access to state services

Washington State Standard Nov. 22 2025 5 minutes read

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For Washington residents, getting help from state government could soon become easier and more secure, thanks in part to increased use of artificial intelligence.

Holiday Cheer at this weekend's Elves Night Out event

Art Shotwell Nov. 20 2025 2 minutes read

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Downtown Anacortes will shimmer with holiday spirit this Saturday as local businesses welcome the community for the third annual Elves Night Out—a festive evening of shopping, dining, and good cheer.

It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington State Standard Nov. 20 2025 6 minutes read

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The design celebrates the state’s official sport. Other new plate designs are on the way.

Guemes Island Ferry fares to rise by 30 percent on January 1

Anacortes Now Nov. 19 2025 2 minutes read

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The 2026 fare schedule with an average 30% increase on most fares with a ticket for a single adult priced at $6.75 to $8.10.

Police Blotter, November 7 - 13, 2025

Anacortes Police Nov. 18 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police this week stopped a motorist speeding at 84 miles an hour and jailed him and also dealt with a woman who had threatened to hunt down a business employee. 

Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in state

Washington State Standard Nov. 12 2025 5 minutes read

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The Ballmer Group’s gift could add up to 10,000 early childhood education slots over the next decade. It comes on the condition that the state not make further cuts to the program.

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