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The Whistle Lake Jazz Quartet will perform on November 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The quartet, featuring Tim Eslick, Andy Carr, Todd Anderson, and Jamie Findlay, aims to deliver a fresh musical experience.
Anacortes Now hosts a crafting session titled "Handmade for the Season" on November 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Participants will receive supplies and inspiration for their creative projects. The event aims to foster community engagement and celebrate handmade crafts.
Anacortes Middle School displays photographs of military veterans in honor of Veterans Day, observed on November 11. The exhibit showcases images of local veterans and is a part of the annual tribute to their service. Prints of the photos are available for purchase.
Washington seeks $1 billion in federal funding to bolster rural health care amid projected Medicaid cuts exceeding $4 billion over the next decade. The funds will support hospital infrastructure, community-based care, and health initiatives for tribal communities. Governor Bob Ferguson emphasizes the need for a sustainable rural health system.
Dr. Joe Mulcahy leads incumbent Chip Bogosian two-to-one in the race for Island Hospital District. Proposition 1, aimed at converting the Fidalgo Pool Recreation District, faces defeat with 57% voting against it. Skagit County has counted 20,742 votes, with about 14,000 remaining.
Anacortes voters rejected a ballot measure to improve the Fidalgo Pool, with 57% opposing the change. Ryan Walters won the mayoral race unopposed, while City Council candidate Luke Currier leads with 69% against Teresa Dekarosa. Incumbents Carolyn Moulton and Lynne Lang also secured their positions without competition.
Anacortes police arrested a man for fourth-degree domestic violence assault after a reported altercation with his partner. Officers observed injuries on the woman, who alleged that the man pushed her and struck her. In separate incidents, police responded to thefts and prowling calls, highlighting ongoing local crime issues.
Anacortes will suspend garbage service on Tuesday, November 11, for Veteran's Day. Residents should place their garbage totes out by 7:00 am on Wednesday, November 12, when both Tuesday and Wednesday collections will occur. Extra garbage must be disposed of in city pre-paid bags.
Washington voters will cast ballots in nearly 3,000 races on Tuesday, including key contests for Seattle mayor and King County executive. A significant statewide measure regarding the investment of long-term care program funds will also appear on every ballot. As of Thursday, only 14% of registered voters had returned their ballots, indicating lower turnout than in 2021.
The Naughty Blokes will perform on November 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM in Anacortes, WA. The band, formed in Bellingham, WA, aims to deliver an energetic rock n roll experience.