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Police Ask for Help in Missing Person Case

Anacortes Police Sep. 11 2022 2 minutes read
Almost two years ago, Anacortes resident Laynee Westbrook was first reported missing. That call came in the form of a welfare check request from her mother, and the case file related to her disappearance has only grown since that September night.

School Planning Landscape Improvements at the High School

Art Shotwell Sep. 11 2022 2 minutes read
The school district is developing a plan to improve landscaping around Anacortes High School, following some recent changes in how the grounds are managed. 

Building something better: How community organizing helps people thrive in challenging times

Art Shotwell Sep. 8 2022 6 minutes read
Organizers across the US are finding innovative grassroots strategies for helping people thrive. Many of these ventures emphasize working together as part of communities and collective systems.

‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets

Art Shotwell Sep. 8 2022 9 minutes read
Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress.

Police Blotter, August 26 - September 1, 2022

Anacortes Police Sep. 5 2022 5 minutes read
Police arrested a driver suspected in a hit-and-run crash near Highway 20 and Reservation Rd.

Don't miss Art Walk in Anacortes

Art Shotwell Sep. 1 2022 3 minutes read
Art galleries in the downtown area are open from 6-8 pm this Friday. Here's a list.

Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered

Art Shotwell Sep. 1 2022 7 minutes read
The FDA’s authorization of the reformulated COVID-19 booster shots represents a major step in the effort to get more Americans boosted.

The most cost-effective energy efficiency investments you can make – and how the new Inflation Reduction Act could help

The Conversation Sep. 1 2022 6 minutes read
Cutting a home’s energy waste starts with stopping the leaks. Energy-efficient appliances and windows can make a difference, too.

Fire engulfs section of Tommy Thompson Trail trestle

Art Shotwell Aug. 30 2022 2 minutes read
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An early morning fire Tuesday destroyed roughly 60 feet of the Tommy Thompson Trail trestle across Fidalgo Bay. Trestle will be closed for months.

Police Blotter, August 19 - 25, 2022

Anacortes Police Aug. 30 2022 5 minutes read
A fight this week that included as many as six people with five Anacortes officers responding ended with apologies.

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