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Events cancelled because of wind forecasts

Art Shotwell Oct. 13 2016 3 minutes read

The threat of high winds has caused several local events to be cancelled this weekend. UPDATE All soccer games for Sat., Oct 15 are postponed...word from city Parks and Rec Dept.

Weather cancels Farmers Market

Art Shotwell Oct. 12 2016 1 minute read

This Saturday's Farmers Market has been cancelled because high winds and rain are forecast for this weekend.

Mayor proposes major city spending increase

Art Shotwell Oct. 11 2016 20 minutes read

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Mayor Gere is proposing a 9% increase in city spending for the coming year, as part of a two-year budget for the city. Next year's budget would be $60.9 million, with the spending in 2018 at about $60.6 million.

District to sell 'advanced tickets' only to Homecoming Game

Art Shotwell Oct. 10 2016 1 minute read

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The school district plans to sell advanced tickets only to this Friday’s Homecoming Game and opening of the new Seahawk Stadium.

Police Blotter, October 1 - 6, 2016

Oct. 9 2016 7 minutes read

Using social media, Anacortes Police helped recover a vehicle that was reported stolen from the state ferry landing.

New Veterans Memorial dedicated

Art Shotwell Oct. 8 2016 1 minute read

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A new Veterans Memorial Plaza was dedicated at the high school during a ceremony this week. It will act as a replacement for the old War Memorial Field which will be the site of a new high school building.

Shell pulls oil-by-rail plan here

Art Shotwell Oct. 6 2016 2 minutes read

Shell's March Point refinery is suspending permitting of its planned crude-by-rail project. The current global crude oil market and the tight capital environment make this project non-economic at this time.

The Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Anacortes

Oct. 4 2016 4 minutes read

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As evening sets in, the activities of the day are winding down. You’ve toured historic downtown, dined at one of Anacortes’s many restaurants, and are ready to settle down for the night. But, the sun has one last experience you don’t want to miss–a Fidalgo Island sunset.

Shell's rail project environmental review open for comment

Art Shotwell Oct. 4 2016 2 minutes read

Skagit County and the state Department of Ecology have studied the potential environmental impacts from Shell’s proposed crude-by-rail unloading facility in Anacortes and published a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for public review.

Galleries open late Friday night

Art Shotwell Oct. 3 2016 3 minutes read

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This month's first Friday Gallery Walk will feature works by popular artist Jennifer Bowman at Scott Milo Gallery plus Fall Colors show at The Good Stuff. 

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