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High School building plans move ahead

Art Shotwell Jan. 22 2016 1 minute read

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The city Planning Commission is recommending the City Council approve a set of permits to allow a replacement and modernization of the high school to move ahead.

DOT wants feedback about Sharpes Corner

Art Shotwell Jan. 21 2016 1 minute read

Congestion and collisions are a common occurrence on State Route 20 at Sharpes Corner. The Washington State Department of Transportation is looking for input on a number of solutions to improve safety and traffic flow at an upcoming open house.  

Police launching traffic safety campaign

Art Shotwell Jan. 21 2016 1 minute read

In an effort to educate the public and prevent avoidable accidents and injuries, the APD Patrol Unit is embarking on a traffic safety emphasis on speeding in the first two months of 2016.

City to purchase GEMS property for Guemes Trail

Art Shotwell Jan. 20 2016 2 minutes read

GEMS property

The City Council on Tuesday night okayed the purchase, pending an investigation, of the GEMS property along the Guemes Channel, site of an old cannery building, for $1.3 million.

Mayor honors Parks employee

Art Shotwell Jan. 20 2016 1 minute read

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Mayor Gere honored city Parks & Recreation employee Heather Brennan with the Mayor’s Award of Merit at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

Swing Dance set at the Depot

Art Shotwell Jan. 20 2016 1 minute read

Jazz fans, mark your calendars and save the date for our 7th Annual Swing Dance!

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7 Nov
Author Event: D.W. Ulsterman 
Date Sat., November 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Nov
Joe Whitney and Streetlive Family
Sat., November 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
8 Nov
 Christian Casolary's Resonance Quartet 
Sun., November 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 Nov
All Ages Jazz Jam  
Sun., November 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
16 Nov
Writing Circle  
Mon., November 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
17 Nov
Salish Sea Salmon Night 
Tue., November 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
18 Nov
The Gift of Gabe
Wed., November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 Nov
Jazz Lecture Series
Thu., November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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