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North Cascades Highway Reopens ... Again

Anacortes Now Aug. 30 2023 2 minutes read

The Washington State DOT this morning reopened State Route 20/North Cascades Highway on from milepost 120 in Newhalem to milepost 171 at the Silver Star campground, approximately 22 miles west of Winthrop.

All Skagit County Beaches Closed to Shellfish Harvesting because of shellfish poisoning

Anacortes Now Aug. 30 2023 2 minutes read

Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins have prompted the Washington State Department of Health to close all beaches in Skagit County to recreational harvesting of all species of shellfish.

Police Blotter, August 18 - 23, 2023

Anacortes Now Aug. 29 2023 4 minutes read

In yet another online scam, a vacationing family arrived at an Anacortes home that they had rented on a vacation rental website and offered by someone other than the owner.

Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments, new study finds

The Conversation Aug. 29 2023 4 minutes read

When people taking part in 22 pilot programs across the US got free fruits and vegetables, their health improved.

Galleries open late Friday night

Anacortes Now Aug. 28 2023 3 minutes read

Galleries in downtown Anacortes will be open late this Friday night for Art Walk. We've got the list.

Anacortes Labor Day Solid Waste Schedule

Anacortes Now Aug. 28 2023 1 minute read

There will be no garbage service on Monday, September 4 in recognition of Labor Day. The city will collect both Monday and Tuesday customers on Tuesday, September 5.

Wildfires again force closure of North Cascades Highway

Anacortes Now Aug. 26 2023 2 minutes read

The state Department of Transportation warned of potential closures after the highway was recently re-opened.

Hikes: Next Door to "Close to Home"

Jack Hartt Aug. 24 2023 4 minutes read

Everyone who describes Cypress to me mentions wonderful places to camp and adventurous trails to explore.

North Cascades Highway Re-opened

Anacortes Now Aug. 23 2023 2 minutes read

North Cascades Highway was re-opened on Wednesday morning to through travel only. No stopping or camping are allowed.

Books: Medusa's Sisters

Anacortes Now Aug. 22 2023 2 minutes read

A vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her. The end of the story is only the beginning… A debut novel from Seattle author Lauren J.A. Bear.

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