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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.