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Police Blotter, June 18 - 23, 2017

Jun. 27 2017 6 minutes read

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Anacortes Police took several fraud calls from specialty and antique shops over several days this week and police would like to speak with the man in the photo about his involvement in the fraudulent purchases.

Vandals strike the High School with graffiti

Art Shotwell Jun. 26 2017 1 minute read

Vandals hit areas around Anacortes High School and Seahawk Stadium with graffiti on Graduation Night last week, leaving behind destruction that will take several thousands of dollars and many hours to clean.

Announcement: Jon Petrich campaign get-together

Art Shotwell Jun. 23 2017 1 minute read

Jon Petrich campaign kick-off for Port Commissioner is set for next week.

Summer starts with new spray pad

Art Shotwell Jun. 21 2017 1 minute read

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First official day of summer and kids have discovered the city’s newest attraction: the playful spray pad at Storvik Park which opened Wednesday morning ahead of a 4pm ribbon-cutting.

Police: Early Wednesday morning pedestrian fatality

Art Shotwell Jun. 21 2017 1 minute read

Anacortes Police Department says a pedestrian was killed early Wednesday morning in an encounter with a semi-truck in downtown Anacortes.

Amateur radio drill set for this weekend

Art Shotwell Jun. 21 2017 2 minutes read

The Amateur (Ham) Radio Clubs of Skagit County will conduct their annual Field Day event this weekend. The purpose of the event is to test and practice emergency communications without the use of commercial power. 

Police Blotter, June 10 - 15, 2017

Jun. 19 2017 7 minutes read

In what may be a typical story in our small city, a rescued, painted turtle was freed at an island lake.

Hospital schedules meetings pushing levy increase

Art Shotwell Jun. 16 2017 2 minutes read

Island Hospital has scheduled two public meeting next month to explain a request for a major increase in the hospital's property tax levy. 

Bruce McDougall to kick off campaign

Art Shotwell Jun. 15 2017 1 minute read

Announcement: Bruce McDougall will be kicking off his campaign for Anacortes City Council, Position 5 on June 29.

Sara Holahan announces campaign kick-off

Art Shotwell Jun. 14 2017 2 minutes read

Announcement: Campaign kick-off for Sara Holahan, candidate for Anacortes City Council, is set for this Saturday.  

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