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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.

Mayor says city is planning for demonstrators

Art Shotwell May. 5 2016 2 minutes read

Mayor Gere says the city is working with partners to protect public safety while allowing demonstrators to carry out events planned for Anacortes on the weekend of May 13-15. 

Groundbreaking for improved Rice Field

Art Shotwell May. 5 2016 1 minute read

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The school district broke ground on a blustery Thursday morning on an upgrade to the high school’s Rice Field, which will include a 1,500-seat stadium and a plaza area with a veterans memorial.

Police Blotter, April 24 - 29, 2016

Apr. 30 2016 6 minutes read

A three-car accident on Commercial Ave, at 17th St. highlight this week’s police blotter.

Water main break caused brown tap water

Art Shotwell Apr. 27 2016 1 minute read

If you’ve seen brown tap water in the past day, the city has an explanation. There was a water main break Tuesday morning at the intersection of 14th St. and M Ave.

Passport Fair set for Saturday

Art Shotwell Apr. 27 2016 2 minutes read

The Anacortes library is holding a passport fair this Saturday. It’s an opportunity to apply for a U.S. passport with passport agents on hand.

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