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Police Blotter, May 15 - 19, 2016

May. 24 2016 9 minutes read

A 12-year-old at the Anacortes Middle School was discovered to be carrying a “Vape Pen” smoking device on campus that contained a small amount of marijuana.  

Comp Plan update nearing completion

May. 23 2016 4 minutes read

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The city's once-a-decade Comrehensive Plan update, which is nearing completion, will provide the framework for how our neighborhoods, commercial districts, industrial areas, and public lands will develop in the coming years.

Help select new AHS Seahawks logo

Art Shotwell May. 23 2016 1 minute read

Option 5 AHS logo contest

Here's your chance to select a new logo for the AHS Seahawks. 

Anacortes Arts Festival wins 2015-2016 Brodniak award

Art Shotwell May. 20 2016 1 minute read

The Anacortes Arts Festival is this year’s winner of the Walter A. Brodniak Cultural Education Award given by the school district.

City is 125 years old

Art Shotwell May. 19 2016 2 minutes read

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Ever heard of a quasquicentennial? Well, Anacortes had that anniversary on Thursday, May 19, when the City celerated the 125th anniversary of its incorporation.

Council wants slower Oakes Ave.

Art Shotwell May. 18 2016 1 minute read

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The City Council has voted in favor of lowering the speed limit on the 40-mile per hour section of Oakes Ave. to 30 miles per hour.

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