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Warning from Anacortes Police

Jul. 20 2017 1 minute read

APD has received two independent reports from local residents who contacted police after receiving fraudulent calls from someone claiming to be “Sergeant Cook” of the Anacortes Police Department.

Tesoro awards scholarships to Anacortes students

Art Shotwell Jul. 20 2017 1 minute read

Three of students from Anacortes were recently awarded $4,000 scholarships from Tesoro Corp.

One ferry short on the Anacortes-San Juans route

Art Shotwell Jul. 18 2017 2 minutes read

The Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry route will operate on an emergency schedule through at least the end of the month due to the breakdown of the Yakima. 

Police Blotter, July 9 - 13, 2017

Jul. 17 2017 6 minutes read

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Over $2,000 in property damage was done during an attempt to break in to two small businesses in the Sharpes Corner area.

STEM Camp for middle school kids

Art Shotwell Jul. 14 2017 4 minutes read

The Anacortes Schools Foundation this summer is offering a series of six STEM-related classes for students moving up to sixth, seventh or eighth grades at the middle school.

Police Blotter, July 2 - 7, 2017

Jul. 10 2017 6 minutes read

No serious problems over the July Fourth holiday, but police did end up warning several residents to stop shooting off fireworks.

Chamber releases candidate survey

Art Shotwell Jul. 5 2017 1 minute read

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The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce has surveyed the candidates for local offices and posted the answers online in anticipation of next week’s primary candidates’ forum at city hall. 

Special Summer Artwalk this Friday

Art Shotwell Jul. 4 2017 4 minutes read

Join the crowds in Old Town Friday night for the second First Friday Artwalk Street Plaza on Commercial Ave. between 3rd and and 6th streets.

Police Blotter, June 26 - July 1, 2017

Jul. 1 2017 8 minutes read

Two teens got stuck on the rocks on the south side of Cap Sante this week and had to be rescued.

School Board gives Superintendent high marks

Art Shotwell Jun. 30 2017 3 minutes read

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The Anacortes School board recently gave Superintendent Mark Wenzel high marks in his annual performance review. The board commended Dr. Wenzel and the district for continuing to meet and exceed expectations, while juggling several high-priority initiatives.

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