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Police Blotter, December 4-6, 2016

Dec. 11 2016 6 minutes read

Anacortes Police arrested a Snohomish woman who was trying to use fake $100 bills. Two other women were arrested and booked into jail on drug charges.

Foundation fundraiser termed a success

Art Shotwell Dec. 11 2016 1 minute read

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The Anacortes Schools Foundation's recent "Celebrate the Season" events (Dec. 2-4) exceeded expectations, raising $43,000 for an expansion of the Foundation's middle school STEM enrichment programs through a "Raise the Paddle" event led by auctioneer Pat Grant during our annual dinner fundraiser.

Police Blotter, November 27 - December 1, 2016

Dec. 3 2016 6 minutes read

An Orcas Island man led Anacortes Police on a brief chase, but when his car got stuck in a ditch on Fidalgo Bay Rd. he jumped into the bay to try to get away.

Carnegie Building restored to 1910 glory

Art Shotwell Dec. 1 2016 2 minutes read

Anacortes Museum

The city’s grand old Carnegie Library building, now the Anacortes Museum, looks better than it has in decades following the completion of an interior renovation program and the application of fresh paint outside.

Police Blotter, November 19 - 25, 2016

Nov. 27 2016 7 minutes read

(Updated) At approximately 5:30PM on Monday, an Anacortes Police Officer was dispatched to Sharpes Corner to investigate a possible road rage incident.

Sea Excursions, Woodland Hikes, and History Walks – This is Winter in Anacortes

Nov. 22 2016 4 minutes read

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It is winter in Western Washington, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be trapped indoors on your Fidalgo Island getaway.

Avalanche risk closes North Cascades Highway

Art Shotwell Nov. 21 2016 2 minutes read

WSDOT photo

The North Cascades Highway section of State Route 20 is now closed until next spring.

Police Blotter, November 12 - 18, 2016

Nov. 19 2016 6 minutes read

At approximately 6:30PM on Monday evening, Nov. 14, APD Officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at a coffee stand near Sharpes Corner.

Thanksgiving holiday trash pickup

Art Shotwell Nov. 19 2016 1 minute read

There will be no garbage service on Thursday, November 24th, 2016 and Friday, November 25th, 2016.

Shell March Point refinery penalized for chemical release

Art Shotwell Nov. 17 2016 2 minutes read

Shell’s Puget Sound Refinery faces a $133,000 penalty because of an odor violation in February 2015 that prompted hundreds of complaints around the March Point facility.

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