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Traffic Safety Emphasis on Distracted Driving

Art Shotwell Mar. 2 2016 1 minute read

In an effort to educate the public and prevent avoidable accidents and injuries, the Anacortes Police Depaartment is embarking on a traffic safety emphasis on distracted driving in March and April, after isssuing over 150 infractions for distracted driving last year.

Rep. Morris wants to stop state funding travel to BC

Art Shotwell Mar. 2 2016 2 minutes read

State employees would be prohibited from business travel to Victoria, B.C., until the city stops dumping raw sewage into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, under a proposal by Rep. Jeff Morris.

Police Blotter, February 21 - 25, 2016

Feb. 27 2016 4 minutes read

A 42-year old Anacortes man was charged with three counts possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually-explicit conduct and was booked in the Skagit County Jail. Investigation continues.   

Emergency funding request for wastewater plant

Art Shotwell Feb. 26 2016 1 minute read

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A power failure at the city’s downtown wastewater treatment plant earlier this month has prompted an emergency purchase of new gas monitoring equipment.

Music In Anacortes: Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Feb. 26 2016 4 minutes read

Summer, winter, spring or fall Anacortes rocks with music. Why? Anacortians love music.

Police Blotter, February 13 - 19, 2016

Feb. 20 2016 5 minutes read

At just after midnight on Friday morning, Anacortes Police Officers stopped a male driver on southbound SR 20 near Sharpe’s Corner for his possible involvement in a fatal stabbing in Auburn.

Tell Fidalgo Pool what you want

Art Shotwell Feb. 20 2016 1 minute read

Fidalgo Pool

The Fidalgo Pool district commissioners are working on modernizing and upgrading the pool and are looking for public comment on just the public wants, so they have launched an online survey.

Kris Lytton Legislative Report - Feb. 18, 2016

Feb. 18 2016 5 minutes read

Time is flying and we’re nearing the end of Week 6! As the House Finance chair, I’m prioritizing finding ways to help small businesses flourish.

The Cyborg Ferrets shift into Gear

Art Shotwell Feb. 18 2016 1 minute read

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Anacortes High School’s Robotics Club, Team 3238 the “Cyborg Ferrets,” has completed its robot for the 2016 Robotics Season.

Wastewater overflow prompts health warning

Art Shotwell Feb. 17 2016 1 minute read

The county Health Department posted a health advisory at Cap Sante Marina area because of an overflow along Q Ave on Monday.

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