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New spray pad and restroom for Storvik Park

Art Shotwell Oct. 28 2015 1 minute read

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The city and state are finalizing an agreement that for the state grant of $335,000 for a new spray pad and restroom at Storvik Park.

City moves access to some Web resources

Art Shotwell Oct. 28 2015 2 minutes read

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The city has made some changes to the city’s Web site, for the better according to an announcement released on Wednesday afternoon.

City releases 2016 Comp Plan draft

Art Shotwell Oct. 27 2015 4 minutes read

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The city has released a draft of the proposed 2016 Comprehensive Plan which includes myriad changes requested by citizens, business leaders and others in the community. The plan provides for an increase in population forecast for Skagit County.

Police arrest two on drug-related charges

Art Shotwell Oct. 27 2015 1 minute read

Anacortes Police arrested two residents on drug charges and seized meth and heroin during a raid last Friday at a home on N Avenue, according to information released Tuesday morning.

Police Blotter, October 17 - 23, 2015

Oct. 24 2015 6 minutes read

Following up on a report of activity at a vacant commercial building, Anacortes Police sent one person to county jail in connection with meth and heroin residue found in his backpack. He and a woman were also charged with trespassing. 

Toxins prompt Pass Lake closure

Oct. 23 2015 1 minute read

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Pass Lake in Deception Pass State Park is being closed to all recreational use due to high levels of microcystins, a toxic cyanobacteria. The safe level is about six; the lake is over 1,000.

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