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Police Blotter, August 5 - 11, 2022

Anacortes Police Aug. 16 2022 5 minutes read
Anacortes Police recovered three puppies that had been dumped at Heart Lake by an Oak Harbor woman.

Big Pharma Went All In to Kill Drug Pricing Negotiations

Art Shotwell Aug. 16 2022 8 minutes read
For more than a century, the drug industry has issued dire warnings of plunging innovation whenever regulation reared its head. In general, the threat hasn’t materialized.

Commercial Ave set for repair work

Art Shotwell Aug. 13 2022 1 minute read
WSDOT maintenance crews will perform pavement repair on Commercial Avenue from 34th Street to 12th Street beginning Sunday night.

Police Blotter, July 29 - August 4, 2022

Anacortes Police Aug. 9 2022 5 minutes read
A 50-year-old Anacortes woman reported this week to Anacortes Police that a coyote pup had been hanging around her property and wouldn’t leave. 

Car prowls on the increase in Anacortes

Anacortes Police Aug. 2 2022 1 minute read
Vehicle prowlers broke into five different cars in the Whistle Lake parking lot last Friday stealing credit cards and a variety of items.

Heat Wave Prompts Cooling Stations

Art Shotwell Jul. 25 2022 4 minutes read
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory indicating that a prolonged period of hot weather is expected across Western Washington this week.
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Upcoming Events

7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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