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Schools Foundation sets holiday events

Art Shotwell Nov. 6 2017 3 minutes read

2017 1101 celebrate

For the fifth straight year, the popular holiday event “Celebrate the Season” returns to the Port’s Event Center on the first weekend of December.

Police Blotter, Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 4 2017 6 minutes read

2017 1104 vagabond

Vagabond Station was shut down this week after a car drifven by a teenager crashed into the front door.

Galleries open late Friday night

Art Shotwell Nov. 2 2017 3 minutes read

2017 11 Uclulet Harbor

Downtown art galleries are open Friday night for the monthly First Friday Gallery Walk. The galleries are open from 6-9 pm featuring new works and familiar works by local artists, such as Jane Wallis, whose work, including this one titled, "Uclulet Harbor," are on display at Scott-Milo.

North Cascades Hwy closing temporarily

Art Shotwell Nov. 2 2017 1 minute read

For the second time during this snowy fall, State Route 20/North Cascades Highway will temporarily close for the safety of crews and travelers due to forecasted overnight and weekend snow, along with an increased risk of avalanches.

Police Blotter, October 21 - 24, 2017

Oct. 28 2017 7 minutes read

A 53-year old Anacortes man’s two large breed dogs were impounded by APD’s Animal Control Officer after the Officer on Monday chased them down on the west side of D Ave. The owner faces two charges of dog-at-large.

APD Taking Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Art Shotwell Oct. 27 2017 2 minutes read

2017 1027 drugs

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Anacortes Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Foundation hires Executive Director

Art Shotwell Oct. 27 2017 2 minutes read

marta mcclintock 2017The Anacortes Schools Foundation has hired an executive director to manage the non-profit organization. Marta McClintock officially started in September when she arrived with her family from Idaho. 

Police Blotter, October 14 - 20, 2017

Oct. 23 2017 6 minutes read

Anacortes Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that hit a pedestrian and drove off.

New Business: Errand Runners

Art Shotwell Oct. 23 2017 2 minutes read

Errand Runners LLC is a new personal concierge service operating in the Anacortes area. Their services include shopping, laundry, house cleaning and even helping plan a romantic evening or get-away.

Police Blotter, October 9 - 14, 2017

Oct. 16 2017 6 minutes read

Early Tuesday, APD Officers arrived in the parking lot of a local grocery store per the report of a woman passed out at the wheel of a sedan that was running and in gear, lurching forward.

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