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Oceanographic ship Sally Ride christened

Art Shotwell Aug. 12 2014 3 minutes read

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The U.S. Navy has honored America's first woman in space, christening its newest research ship after the late astronaut Sally Ride during a ceremony last weekend at the Port of Anacortes.

Council considers setting budget goals

Art Shotwell Aug. 12 2014 2 minutes read

There’s a move under way for the City Council to help do budget policy planning ahead of the Mayor setting a city budget every year.

New paving work starts next week

Aug. 12 2014 1 minute read

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New paving work is scheduled for next week… this time along both northbound lanes of R ave., from the 22nd St roundabout south to 34th St. In addition, the city will repave a short segment of 30th St.

Police Blotter, August 1 - 7, 2014

Aug. 9 2014 6 minutes read

Police want to talk to Hanna and Alex, whose names were spotted spray-painted on a building along the Tommy Thompson Trail.

City Advances in Quest for Energy Prize

Art Shotwell Aug. 8 2014 2 minutes read

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The city has been selected to advance to the quarterfinalist round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a $5 million incentive competition to reduce the nation's energy consumption.

Early Primary Election results

Art Shotwell Aug. 6 2014 1 minute read

Only two nail-biters in the early primary election results and because of our top-two system, these are close numbers for second and third place. They involve Skagit County Commissioner and PUD Commissioner.

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