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Brief fire on March's Point

Art Shotwell Jul. 27 2017 1 minute read

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A fire on March's Point attracted some attention in Anacortes Thursday afternoon. The fire wasn't at a refinery, but was reportedly an RV out near the north end of the Point.

Full ferry service returns to San Juan Islands this Saturday

Art Shotwell Jul. 26 2017 2 minutes read

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The Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry route resumes its regular Summer 2017 schedule on Saturday. Ferry system to accept reservations on Thursday.

Non-profit wants to clean up Pacific Garbage Patch

Art Shotwell Jul. 24 2017 3 minutes read

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After a long career in the Navy and Coast Guard, a 213-foot ship docked in Anacortes is being prepared to, ultimately, help in the cleanup of what’s become known as the Pacific Garbage Patch as well as other Earth-friendly jobs.

Police Blotter, July 15 - 21, 2017

Jul. 24 2017 6 minutes read

Police chased down a bicyclist who tried cutting across a grass yard, but still got caught.

Kris Lytton Legislative Report - July 24, 2017

Jul. 24 2017 3 minutes read

I’m proud to say that the budget passed by the Legislature holds true to the core values of Washingtonians all across the state.

Warning from Anacortes Police

Jul. 20 2017 1 minute read

APD has received two independent reports from local residents who contacted police after receiving fraudulent calls from someone claiming to be “Sergeant Cook” of the Anacortes Police Department.

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