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Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard

Washington State Standard Oct. 9 2025 7 minutes read

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The state’s contract extends the delivery deadline for each of the three plug-in vessels a year longer than initially planned, pushing completion of the boats to 2032.

Police Blotter, September 26 - October 2, 2025

Anacortes Police Oct. 7 2025 3 minutes read

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Anacortes Police logged yet another cyberfraud attempt, responded to a report of someone screaming which may have ended up being cats or raccoons fighting, and, an officer helped a confused person in a wheelchair get back home.

What the federal government shutdown means for Washington’s K-12 schools

Washington State Standard Oct. 3 2025 4 minutes read

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School will continue as normal for Washington’s K-12 students amidst the federal government shutdown, at least for now. 

River of Life

Jack Hartt Oct. 2 2025 4 minutes read

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It was late September, with the sun shining brightly but lower now, and the tree colors starting to turn. The Skagit ran milky blue through the woodlands of the lower valley.

Art Walk this Friday Evening

Anacortes Now Oct. 1 2025 2 minutes read

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Head downtown for First Friday Artwalk this Friday, from 6pm – 8pm. We've got the locations... 

Police Blotter, September 19 - 24, 2025

Anacortes Police Sep. 30 2025 5 minutes read

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Anacortes Police responded to a report of an aircraft down in the Guemes Channel, checked out a light on Mount Erie and logged a 50-year-old turtle that had gone missing from a classroom enclosure.

Monitoring and preparing — for earthquake — at Mount Baker

Salish Current Sep. 28 2025 5 minutes read

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After a record-breaking earthquake swarm near Mount Rainier, researchers around Mount Baker continue to plan and prepare for volcanic activity.

Preparing for the Rains

Jack Hartt Sep. 25 2025 4 minutes read

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We barely saw a drop of rain this summer, which made it perfect for getting outside and hitting the trails around the Northwest. But as any trail lover knows, those paths don’t magically stay in shape.

‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further

Washington State Standard Sep. 24 2025 6 minutes read

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Projected tax revenue is down more than $500 million since the Legislature passed its latest two-year budget.

Police Blotter, September 12 - 17, 2025

Anacortes Police Sep. 23 2025 4 minutes read

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This past week, the Anacortes Police responded to a complaint about cars parked in front of a house, arrested three occupants of a car on drug charges and investigated a fight at a local motel.

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