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Scholarship announcement

Art Shotwell Dec. 18 2017 1 minute read

A-1 Auto Transport is a national leader in the auto transport industry that has recently decided to expand its scholarship program to all Washington college students.

Enviro groups appeal refinery project permit

Art Shotwell Dec. 16 2017 3 minutes read

Six local and regional environmental organizations have filed an appeal of the Skagit County Hearing Examiner’s approval of the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the Andeavor (formerly Tesoro) Anacortes Refinery petrochemical expansion project.

Police Blotter, December 9 - 14, 2017

Dec. 15 2017 7 minutes read

Uh, oh, someone stole some Christmas lights and now the police say Santa will hear from them if the thief is located.

Cooke fined for violations at Bainbridge Island net pens

Art Shotwell Dec. 13 2017 2 minutes read

Without water quality protections in place, Cooke Aquaculture Pacific (Cooke) has repeatedly cleaned dirty equipment and discharged polluted wastewater into Puget Sound. Cooke operates commercial Atlantic salmon net pens in Washington state.

Police Blotter, December 3 - 7, 2017

Dec. 12 2017 6 minutes read

A Mount Vernon woman stole two Christmas trees from a local grocery store, according to the latest Police blotter.

School Board adopts new strategic plan

Art Shotwell Dec. 8 2017 2 minutes read

 

The Anacortes School Board recently adopted a new 5-year Strategic Plan for the district, providing a focus on technology integration, social-emotional learning, and closing the achievement and opportunity gaps. 

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