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Environmental groups appeal new refinery permit

Art Shotwell Apr. 6 2018 3 minutes read

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A coalition of seven local and regional environmental organizations are appealing Skagit County’s approval of a new chemical project at the Andeavor (formerly Tesoro) refinery on March Point.

Police Blotter, March 24 - 29, 2018

Mar. 30 2018 7 minutes read

A man’s body was recovered from the water off shore at Washington Park on Thursday afternoon.

Roundabout construction, phase one, starts Monday

Art Shotwell Mar. 28 2018 3 minutes read

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Sharpes Corner roundabout construction starts next Monday and will last into early summer, so drivers and cyclists should be ready for delays caused lane closures. 

New Report supports Guemes Channel Trail

Art Shotwell Mar. 26 2018 4 minutes read

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A planned extension of the Guemes Channel Trail, for pedestrians as well as bicyclists, between downtown and the state ferry terminal has broad community support, according to a just-released report on two recent visioning workshops.

Police Blotter, March 17 - 23, 2018

Mar. 26 2018 7 minutes read

It must have been quite a sight when a car, apparently going well over the 25 mph speed limit, went airborne at the 22nd St./R Ave. roundabout on Tuesday night.

Crews start clearing North Cascades Hwy

Art Shotwell Mar. 26 2018 3 minutes read

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Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews were to begin clearing the scenic highway today from the Diablo side of the gate.

Police Blotter, March 10 - 15, 2018

Mar. 19 2018 7 minutes read

An Anacortes Police officer was able to locate a lost hiker in the forest lands by using cell phone coordinates.

Anacortes students join nationwide protest

Art Shotwell Mar. 14 2018 1 minute read

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An emotional protest Wednesday morning at Anacortes High School as students file past a memorial with photos of the 17 shooting victims killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

Kris Lytton announces retirement from state legislature

Art Shotwell Mar. 14 2018 1 minute read

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Since first being elected in 2010 as a state representative for the 40th Legislative District, Rep. Kris Lytton (D-Anacortes) has been an advocate for children, education, and tax reform. Lytton Wednesday announced she is retiring to spend more time with her family.

Street improvement well along

Art Shotwell Mar. 12 2018 1 minute read

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State DOT contractor crews are working on new pedestrian ramps along 12th Street as crews make good progress on pavement repair ahead of re-paving between downtown and the state ferry landing.

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