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Kris Lytton: Addressing Atlantic Salmon in our waters

Oct. 12 2017 2 minutes read

I have been working with a group of legislators to develop legislative solutions that will protect our native salmon populations, many of which are on the brink of extinction.

City launches new survey on community Internet

Art Shotwell Oct. 9 2017 3 minutes read

The city has launched a new online survey tool to get an idea of the demand for a community-owned fibre-optic broadband Internet utility mucvh like the city's water utility.

New city Website launched

Art Shotwell Oct. 9 2017 2 minutes read

2017 1009 city website

The city on Monday launched a beautiful new Web site with more features, but it’s not without problems; many of them quickly fixed.

Police Blotter, Sept. 30 - Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 9 2017 6 minutes read

A regular user of the Tommy Thompson Trail called police on Thursday (Oct. 5) to report that an otter statue along the trail had its ears knocked off.

Health Fair Focused on Healthy Habits to Improve and Maintain Blood Pressure Control

Art Shotwell Oct. 4 2017 1 minute read

2017 1004 health fair

The public is invited to join the Samish Indian Nation for a free health fair. The event, in coordination with partner organizations, will include free services, activities and resources focused on blood pressure control.

Johanna Chase live at Kennelly Keys Saturday night

Art Shotwell Oct. 4 2017 1 minute read

Johanna Chase, veteran West Coast singer - songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is slated to perform at Kennelly Keys this Saturday, October 7th at 7pm – Tickets $10 at the Door.

Police Blotter, September 23 - 29, 2017

Oct. 2 2017 6 minutes read

Anacortes Police continue to catch drivers with illegal drugs in vehicles, thanks to the work of the K-9 unit T-Bone.

ASD students lead region in state assessment results

Art Shotwell Sep. 27 2017 2 minutes read

Anacortes students ranked first among 32 districts in northwest Washington based on a composite score of the percentage of students meeting standard on state assessments across grade levels and subject areas last spring.

Police Blotter, September 16-21, 2017

Sep. 26 2017 6 minutes read

On Monday morning, Seot. 18, approximately $700 worth of tools were reported stolen from a house being remodeled on 23rd Street. The victim stated that he thought the home and garage was entered over the weekend and the tools removed. 

Family shelter proposing affordable apartments

Art Shotwell Sep. 19 2017 2 minutes read

2017 0918 affordable housing

The Anacortes Family Center is planning what would be the first new affordable housing units here in more than a decade in a new building proposed for 27th St. just west of Commercial Ave.

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