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Three Finalists for School Superintendent picked

Art Shotwell Feb. 24 2020 3 minutes read

The School Board has selected three finalists for Anacortes School Superintendent:  John Harrison, Pat Hegarty, and Dr. Justin Irish. 

Stalked by The Fear That Dementia Is Stalking You

Art Shotwell Feb. 22 2020 9 minutes read

For those worried they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, testing is an option. But words to the wise: It’s hardly foolproof and could even backfire by heightening your fear of memory loss.

Watch as School Board interviews Eight Superintendent Candidates

Art Shotwell Feb. 18 2020 2 minutes read

The Anacortes School Board plans to publicly interview eight candidates for superintendent this Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Anacortes High School library.

Funds Awarded for Roundabout on South Fidalgo Island

Art Shotwell Feb. 18 2020 2 minutes read

The federal government has awarded three-quarters of a million dollars for the Samish Nation to fund a roundabout at Highway 20 and Campbell Lake Road on South Fidalgo Island.

Police Blotter, February 8 - 13, 2020

Anacortes Police Feb. 17 2020 6 minutes read

One vehicle owner learned the hard way not to leave their car with the motor running, even for a short errand here in Anacortes.

Changing Clocks Is Bad For Your Health, But Which Time To Choose?

Art Shotwell Feb. 17 2020 7 minutes read

Changing over to daylight saving time — a major annoyance for many people — may be on its way out as lawmakers cite public health as a prime reason to ditch the twice-yearly clock-resetting ritual.

Two Shell gas station robbery suspects arrested

Anacortes Police Feb. 11 2020 2 minutes read

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Anacortes Police announced Tuesday morning that two suspects were booked into jail on January 30 in connection with the armed robbery of the Shell gas station on Commercial Ave.

Police Blotter, February 1 - 7, 2020

Anacortes Police Feb. 11 2020 6 minutes read

A man and a woman who were discover sleeping in public restrooms were arrested and sent to county jail.

Police Blotter, January 25 - 30, 2020

Anacortes Police Feb. 3 2020 7 minutes read

A man was charged with negligent driving following an incident where another driver was forced off the road into a ditch.

Why Home Health Care Is Suddenly Harder To Come By For Medicare Patients

Art Shotwell Feb. 3 2020 8 minutes read

The decision came out of the blue. “Your husband isn’t going to get any better, so we can’t continue services,” an occupational therapist told Deloise “Del” Holloway in early November. “Medicare isn’t going to pay for it.”

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