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Chuckanut Dr closed by rockslide

Art Shotwell Mar. 18 2017 1 minute read

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Both directions of Chuckanut Drive between Pacific Rim Drive (milepost 12) and Fragrance Lake Road (milepost 14) will remain closed through the weekend due to a rock slide near the Samish Overlook.

Police Blotter, March 3 - 10, 2017

Mar. 14 2017 6 minutes read

As if to demonstrate that meth drug use is a problem in Anacortes, two meth cases are in this week’s police blotter.

Traffic signal changes at 12th & Commercial

Art Shotwell Mar. 14 2017 1 minute read

Watch for changes in the traffic lights at 12th & Commercial, starting today.

City to replace manholes

Art Shotwell Mar. 12 2017 1 minute read

 The city will be replacing a number of manholes over the coming 45 days.

North Cascades Hwy closed short of winter closure

Art Shotwell Mar. 10 2017 1 minute read

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A snow slide and unstable slope has SR 20/North Cascades Highway closed at milepost 123.

Kris Lytton's Legislative Report, March 9, 2017

Mar. 10 2017 2 minutes read

Levy cliff update: It passed and is on to the Governor’s desk!

Last chance to see Anacortes at 125 exhibit

Art Shotwell Mar. 10 2017 1 minute read

“Anacortes at 125,” an exhibit celebrating the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Anacortes, will close soon at the Anacortes Museum. The last day to see “Anacortes at 125” will be Sunday, March 26.

Police Blotter, February 25 - March 2, 2017

Mar. 4 2017 6 minutes read

Anacortes Police arrested and charged a woman with multiple counts in connection with drugs after discovering heroin in a needle and meth in her backpack.

Police Capt. Small to replace Chief Bowers

Art Shotwell Mar. 1 2017 1 minute read

Anacortes Police Captain John Small is in line to replace Police Chief Bonnie Bowers, who has announced her resignation, effect in early April.

Police Blotter, February 18 - 24, 2017

Feb. 27 2017 6 minutes read

A local couple contacted police this week to report several thousand dollars worth of collectables and jewelry missing from their storage unit.

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