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A Guide To Following The Health Debate In The 2020 Elections

Art Shotwell Jan. 30 2020 6 minutes read

Health has been a top issue in the presidential campaign during the past year: Not only do the Democratic candidates disagree with President Donald Trump, but they also disagree among themselves.

Police Blotter, January 18 - 23, 2020

Anacortes Police Jan. 28 2020 5 minutes read

Anacortes Police arrested a teenager on multiple charges after responding to a report the teen was on the ground and bleeding.

Armed Robbery at Anacortes Gas Station

Art Shotwell Jan. 21 2020 1 minute read

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A man wearing a dark mask and brandishing a handgun held up the Shell gas station on Commercial Ave. Tuesday morning, escaping in a stolen vehicle, which was recovered a short distance way.

Police Blotter, January 19 - 15, 2020

Anacortes Police Jan. 20 2020 5 minutes read

A local man who was driving with a glass of wine sitting in his center console was stopped after he was spotted swerving in his lane. See what comes next.

What The 2020s Have In Store For Aging Boomers

Art Shotwell Jan. 20 2020 9 minutes read

Within 10 years, all of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp of 85.

Police Blotter, January 4 - 9, 2020

Anacortes Police Jan. 14 2020 7 minutes read

Anacortes Police and sheriff’s deputies had to chase a wanted suspect through woods and grassy marsh before a K-9 was brought in from Whatcom County sniffed out the suspect.

Police Blotter, December 27, 2019 - January 2, 2020

Anacortes Police Jan. 8 2020 6 minutes read

Two separate vehicle thefts were reported in which the vehicles were later recovered out of the county, one in Lake Stevens, the other in the Tacoma area.

Kiwanis Christmas Tree Pick Up

Art Shotwell Jan. 4 2020 1 minute read

Place your unflocked tree, free of ornaments, lights and tinsel at the curb by 8:30am Saturday morning, Jan. 4. This service is a fundraiser for the Anacortes Key Club, which plans to use the funds raised to support the Thirst Project and the Anacortes Food Bank. 

Police Blotter, December 21 - 27, 2019

Anacortes Police Dec. 29 2019 8 minutes read

There was what looks like a higher-than-usual number of reports of car prowls, package thefts and mail thefts during this Christmas week.

Police Blotter, December 14 - 20, 2019

Anacortes Police Dec. 23 2019 6 minutes read

A brief high-speed chase on Highway 20 ended after the two occupants jumped out of the moving vehicle, which ended up on a pile of bark mulch.

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