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Carbon cap would impact local refineries

Art Shotwell Jun. 1 2016 2 minutes read

After incorporating feedback from business and environmental stakeholders, the state Ecology Department has released an updated version of the state’s first-ever rule to cap carbon pollution and both March Point refineries are on the list.

Police Blotter, May 23 - 29, 2016

May. 29 2016 8 minutes read

An unnamed Anacortes man was reported missing on Thursday and, even though authorities discovered his truck near Larrabee State Park, he has not been located.

State & tribes reach salmon agreement

Art Shotwell May. 27 2016 2 minutes read

State and tribal leaders have reached an agreement on Puget Sound fisheries that is expected to pave the way toward opening summer salmon seasons and waters recently closed to recreational fishing.

Group Opens New Little Free Library

Art Shotwell May. 27 2016 1 minute read

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Vincent Henley, leader of the 2016 Fiction Writer's Seminar, cuts the ribbon of a new Little Free Library on Sixth Street. The Library was dedicated to Vince in appreciation of his continuing efforts to assist aspiring writers.

City sets aside competitive bidding for big project

Art Shotwell May. 25 2016 2 minutes read

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The City Council has voted to allow the city to set aside competitive bidding for a project that could cost as much as $1 million to repair a wastewater outfall in the Guemes Channel.

New Bill Mitchell mural unveiled

Art Shotwell May. 24 2016 1 minute read

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Former Mayor Dean Maxwell poses next to a new Bill Mitchell mural destined for the front of City Hall. Maxwell is Anacortes’ longest-serving mayor, having served 20 years.

Police Blotter, May 15 - 19, 2016

May. 24 2016 9 minutes read

A 12-year-old at the Anacortes Middle School was discovered to be carrying a “Vape Pen” smoking device on campus that contained a small amount of marijuana.  

Comp Plan update nearing completion

May. 23 2016 4 minutes read

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The city's once-a-decade Comrehensive Plan update, which is nearing completion, will provide the framework for how our neighborhoods, commercial districts, industrial areas, and public lands will develop in the coming years.

Help select new AHS Seahawks logo

Art Shotwell May. 23 2016 1 minute read

Option 5 AHS logo contest

Here's your chance to select a new logo for the AHS Seahawks. 

Anacortes Arts Festival wins 2015-2016 Brodniak award

Art Shotwell May. 20 2016 1 minute read

The Anacortes Arts Festival is this year’s winner of the Walter A. Brodniak Cultural Education Award given by the school district.

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