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Guemes Ferry Replacement Project in line for $7.5 million in state funding

Art Shotwell Apr. 29 2018 2 minutes read

At its April 19 meeting, the County Road Administration Board (CRAB) voted unanimously to forward a $7.5 million funding request for Skagit County’s Guemes Island Ferry Replacement Project to the state Legislature for possible approval in 2019.

Police Blotter, April 14 - 20, 2018

Apr. 25 2018 6 minutes read

Seattle’s federal passport office’s phone system was apparently hacked this week and that had an impact on an Anacortes person.

Drug Take Back Day this weekend

Art Shotwell Apr. 25 2018 2 minutes read

The Anacortes Police Department will give the public an opportunity this weekend to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on national Take Back Drugs day.

Police Blotter, April 7 - 13, 2018

Apr. 17 2018 7 minutes read

A car sustained heavy damage when it ran off Fidalgo Bay Road into a ditch, hit a boulder and flipped onto the passenger side.

Samish Hire Tribal Member Debra Jones as Health Director

Art Shotwell Apr. 17 2018 2 minutes read

The Samish Indian Nation have announced that it has hired Debra Jones as its health director. Jones, a member of the Samish Indian Nation, will be responsible for managing the range of services that are offered to serve the health and wellness needs of Samish Tribal Members. 

Island Hospital moving to new electronic records

Art Shotwell Apr. 9 2018 3 minutes read

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Island Hospital is implementing a new electronic medical-record (EMR) system that will be operational beginning May 1.

New Lidar maps reveal fascinating details about County geology

Art Shotwell Apr. 9 2018 2 minutes read

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There are two strange-looking depressions on top of a hill just east of the Baker Dam in Concrete. And evidence of a massive prehistoric landslide near Cultus Mountain, east of Mount Vernon. You wouldn’t know it from looking at aerial maps, though.

Alki Jones set for Friday night appearance here

Art Shotwell Apr. 9 2018 2 minutes read

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The Seattle-based band Alki Jones will be playing at the historic Brown Lantern this week.

Police Blotter, March 31 - April 5, 2018

Apr. 7 2018 7 minutes read

An Oak Harbor woman was hospitalized for injuries when her car went into a ditch on Heart Lake Road, then back onto the road facing the wrong way.

Community invited to participate in AHS History Wall Project

Art Shotwell Apr. 7 2018 2 minutes read

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Artist Mary Ennes Davis has been commissioned to create a public art installationat the new high school which will include the history of the school, the significance of the location of Anacortes, and reflections that represent the uniqueness of the schools, prominent Anacortes figures and early days of the town.

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