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Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Art Shotwell Apr. 24 2017 2 minutes read

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Anacortes Police will hold it’s 13th prescription drug take-back day in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) this Saturday.

Police Blotter, April 15 - 20, 2017

Apr. 21 2017 6 minutes read

A driver caught driving 92 miles per hour on highway 20 said he was low on fuel and wanted to get to a gas station before he ran out.

Kris Lytton's Legislative Update - April 21, 2017

Apr. 21 2017 2 minutes read

Over the past year, I’ve shared with you my work on the Education Funding Task Force and as chair of the Finance Committee. My number one goal is to ensure we meet our obligation to fully fund education and keep that promise to Washington’s 1.1 million schoolchildren.

Local air quality gets high marks

Art Shotwell Apr. 21 2017 2 minutes read

Air quality in Whatcom and Skagit counties, along with Bellingham, rank among the country's cleanest in terms of ozone and fine-particle pollution, according to a new national report.

Help shape the future for our kids

Art Shotwell Apr. 18 2017 1 minute read

The Anacortes School District is holding a public meeting next week on a new strategic plan for the next five years. 

Police Blotter, April 8 - 12, 2017

Apr. 15 2017 6 minutes read

A driver who was spotted going 77 miles per hour in a 55 zone along state route 20 ended up with a whole bunch of drug-related charges, but avoided a quick trip to jail because it was full.

Skagit Jurors Fail to Convict Break Free Protestors

Art Shotwell Apr. 15 2017 2 minutes read

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Six defendants and supporters celebrate outside Skagit County court after a jury failed to convict them of criminal trespass for blocking the Burlington-to-Anacortes rail line in May, 2016.

John Archibald to leave City Council

Art Shotwell Apr. 11 2017 1 minute read

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City Council member John Archibald on Tuesday announced his resignation from the Council, citing a very busy schedule and a desire to focus more on his business, Johnny Picasso’s.

Police Blotter, March 31 - April 7, 2017

Apr. 10 2017 7 minutes read

A 40-year-old Arlington man was booked into county jail on a DUI charge after using his truck to crash into other vehicles in line at the state ferry landing.

Downtown repaving coming with bike lanes

Art Shotwell Apr. 5 2017 2 minutes read

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Bike lanes will be added in downtown Anacortes as part of repaving Commercial Ave. between Second and Eleventh streets before Memorial Day weekend.

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