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Northwest Bestsellers

Jul. 2 2008 2 minutes read

books3.gifFour northwest authors are on this week's Northwest Bestsellers list. J.A. Jance's Justice Denied is on the list as a mass market paperback. Also, back this week are: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, at number 1; The Other by David Guterson; and, Snuff, by Chuck Palahniuk.

Hospital renovation dedicated

Jul. 2 2008 0 minutes read

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The traditional ribbon cutting at Tuesday's opening of the newly renovated Island Hospital. The renovations cost about $ 40 million and took more than two years to complete.

Ian Munce leaving city job

Jul. 1 2008 2 minutes read

2008-0701_ian_munce.jpgIan Munce, a familiar face at City Hall for 27 years, has resigned as City Planning Director and City Attorney, effective at the end of July. Munce says he will take a job with the City of Tacoma.

Hospital renovation dedication Tuesday

Jun. 30 2008 1 minute read
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Island Hospital is set to dedicate it’s new $40 million remodel and renovation with a public ceremony Tuesday evening at the new lobby entrance.

Peregrine chicks on Mt. Erie

Jun. 29 2008 1 minute read

Peregrine falcons nesting on Mt. Erie have hatched two health chicks, according to Jon Lunsford, the manager of the Anacortes Forest Lands. 

The Police Blotter

Jun. 29 2008 13 minutes read

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department.

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