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Swinomish Casino plans outdoor movies

Art Shotwell May. 12 2016 2 minutes read

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Swinomish Casino & Lodge will host three outdoor movie events this summer at their Waterfront Park, complete with food vendors, a beer and wine garden, giveaways throughout the night, and fun for the entire family.  Swinomish Movies kicks off the summer series with Star Wars: The Force Awakens on June 16.

County warns of potential traffic delays this weekend

Art Shotwell May. 11 2016 1 minute read

Traffic delays and congestion are likely near Anacortes this weekend as thousands of people plan to gather in protest of fossil fuel use, according to a news release from the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management.

Dale Fowler honored at retirement

Art Shotwell May. 9 2016 1 minute read

Dale Fowler honored at Port of Anacortes opening day deremony

Dale Fowler (on the right) was honored on his last day working for the Port of Anacortes during last Saturday's Opening Day ceremonies at Cap Sante Marina. Fower has worked for the Port for 29 years, most recently as harbormaster.

Farmers Market opens for summer

Art Shotwell May. 7 2016 1 minute read

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Flowers were popular at the Anacortes Farmers Market's summer opening, which coincided with the day before Mother's Day.

Police Blotter, April 30 - May 4, 2016

May. 7 2016 6 minutes read

At just after 8AM on Tuesday, an Anacortes resident contacted police to report three individuals acting strange and running up and down the Tommy Thompson trail in the 2600 block of 29th Street. 

Anacortes man one of two arrested on sex crimes charges

Art Shotwell May. 6 2016 2 minutes read

Police have arrested and charged two men, one from Anacortes, the other from Oak Harbor, with Internet-related sex crimes.

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