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Wesen & Turner to face off

Aug. 19 2008 2 minutes read

With first election returns in for Skagit County, it looks like Republican Ron Wesen, with 50 percent of the votes, and Democrat Bill Turner, with 37 percent, will face each other in the general election for the County Commissioner, District 1.

New Planning Director named

Aug. 19 2008 2 minutes read

The City has chosen Ryan Larsen, the brother of Congressman Rick Larsen, as the new City Planning Director for Anacortes, replacing Ian Munce.

Council considers giving up street easement

Aug. 19 2008 2 minutes read
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The City Council is considering a request to give up (or vacate) a right-of-way for 30th St. between Commercial Ave. and Q Ave, the area shown here.

Chamber asks for city beautification funding

Aug. 18 2008 2 minutes read
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The Chamber of Commerce wants the city to pick up some of the cost of city beautification that has been funded by the Chamber. 

DOT: no ped crossings justified

Aug. 17 2008 2 minutes read
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The state Transportation Department says it is justified in not having pedestrian crossings on Highway 20 in the March Point area. 

The Police Blotter

Aug. 17 2008 15 minutes read

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department. 

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