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Skagit one of the state's ten healthiest counties

Art Shotwell Mar. 29 2017 1 minute read

New data just released shows that Skagit County is the 9th healthiest county in Washington state. The top-10 ranking is an improvement from 2016, when the county was ranked 13th.

New Police chief takes office

Art Shotwell Mar. 28 2017 2 minutes read

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Police Captain John Small was sworn in as the city’s new Police Chief by Mayor Gere during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Chief Small is replacing Bonnie Bowers, who has retired.

See ‘Antique Quilts’ at the Anacortes Museum in April

Art Shotwell Mar. 28 2017 2 minutes read

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Antique textile artwork will be on display at “Antique Quilts,” a special exhibit that will open this Saturday at the Anacortes Museum and continue through the month of April.

Police Blotter, March 18 - 23, 2017

Mar. 27 2017 6 minutes read

An Anacortes man walking on Highway 20 near Sharpes Corner caused a disruption and broke a window on a pickup truck trying to get around him.

Tesoro EIS available for review and comment

Art Shotwell Mar. 23 2017 3 minutes read

Public comment now accepted on draft EIS for Tesoro Anacortes Clean Products Upgrade Project

Guemes Ferry return delayed until April 7

Art Shotwell Mar. 21 2017 1 minute read

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Unanticipated repairs will delay the Guemes Ferry from returning to service until Friday, April 7. The M/V Guemes was originally scheduled to return to service March 29.

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