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Mayor proposes $1.8-million budget hike

Art Shotwell Sep. 23 2014 2 minutes read

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Mayor Laurie Gere is proposing a $ 1.8-million city budget increase for the coming year, saying, however, that the city’s sales tax still has not rebounded to the peak achieved in 2007.

Oyster Run next weekend

Sep. 21 2014 3 minutes read

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Feel the Rumble at Oyster Run 2014 Friday night, the deep rumble of motorcycles begins and the hum of rubber against pavement almost coo's.

Police Blotter, September 14 - 19, 2014

Sep. 20 2014 9 minutes read

An Anacortes man who was in a hurry, pulled onto 12th St in such a hurry that a police officer in an unmarked car had to slam on his brakes to avoid a collision.

Few Comment on Samish Casino Plans

Art Shotwell Sep. 18 2014 3 minutes read

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Three homeowners told a public hearing that they are concerned about traffic, noise pollution and light pollution from a casino proposed by the Samish Tribe on 11.41 acres of vacant property at Thompson and Stevenson roads south of March Point.

Guemes Ferry Haul-Out Starts Wednesday

Art Shotwell Sep. 18 2014 2 minutes read

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The annual Guemes Island Ferry haul-out will take place starting Wednesday, from September 24 through October 14.

Significant Theft Reported by Hospital Foundation

Art Shotwell Sep. 16 2014 2 minutes read

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(Updated) Anacortes Police are investigating what Island Hospital Foundation calls a “significant theft” without saying just how much money is missing.

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