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09/06/2026

09/06/2026

American Cruise Lines ships that have stopped in Anacortes for the past 13 years will no longer do so starting Sept. 7:

American Cruise Lines has canceled 17 visits to Anacortes after its refusal to allow local union dockworkers to handle its lines at the Port of Anacortes piers. American Cruise Lines ships that …

09/06/2026

Endurance Climbing Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting

Endurance Climbing in Burlington invites the community to an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony this Friday, Sept. 11. Meet the team, check out the space, enjoy refreshments, enter a raffle, and catch live climbing demonstrations throughout the event.

✂️ The official ribbon cutting takes place at 5 p.m.

Event details: https://business.burlington-chamber.com/events/details/ribbon-cutting-open-house-endurance-climbing-23686

09/06/2026

Experts advise waiting until safety standards improve for plug-in solar panels:

States are legalizing plug-in solar, but UL says none of the systems it tested met its new safety standard for fire and shock protection.

09/05/2026

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09/05/2026

Twin Bridges Marina Breaks Ground On Massive Expansion

Twin Bridges Marina has been serving our local boating community for more than 25 years, and we’re excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of their newest expansion!

With continued local demand and a prime location, Twin Bridges Marina is adding 46,000 square feet of indoor heated boat storage. The new facility is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027 and Quantum is proud to be part of this exciting project.

Congratulations to the entire Twin Bridges Marina team, we’re looking forward to seeing this project come to life!

09/05/2026

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community just wrapped up a two-year project to create an updated, climate-change-informed model of Skagit River and coastal flooding, from the Cascades to the Skagit and Samish deltas:

Swinomish-led project updates river and coastal maps to reflect climate change

09/05/2026

Families who once regularly sought food assistance are staying away, while farms that depend on immigrant labor are increasingly hesitant to speak publicly about what their workers are experiencing:

Skagit Gleaners says the number of migrant families using its services has fallen from about 80 to 15 amid increased fear of immigration enforcement.

09/05/2026

Rockport Man Dies from Thrown Rock

Following an investigation, Skagit County sheriff's detectives referred charges against the woman to the Skagit County Prosecutor's Office on Friday.

09/04/2026

Anacortes kicks off the holiday weekend tonight, Sept. 4, with its monthly First Friday Art Walk and live music.

The community event begins downtown from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., showcasing local art and culture. Following the art walk, Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery will host a free live music performance starting at 7:30 p.m.

Organizers expect large crowds and recommend arriving early for seating. Admission to the music event is free, and local dining options will be available throughout the evening.

Event Details:
* First Friday Art Walk and Live Music
* Downtown Anacortes and Rockfish Grill
* Friday, Sept. 4 (Art Walk: 6–8 p.m. | Music: 7:30 p.m.)
* Free admission