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Relay for Life Takes in Over $100,000

Art Shotwell Jun. 30 2015 2 minutes read

Anacortes Relay for Life

The Anacortes Relay for Life, a fundraising event to end cancer, raised more than $108,000, according to organizers of the event.

Fire Danger High: Burn Ban in Effect

Jun. 29 2015 2 minutes read

We have seen unprecedented low rainfall and snowpack, coupled with record breaking temperatures, causing fuels to be very dry locally.

Police Blotter, June 21 - 25, 2015

Jun. 27 2015 7 minutes read

A 78-year-year old man was booked into county jail on a DUI charge, as well as other charges, after his vehicle sheered off a fire hydrant.

Pilot Safe After Small Plane Crash

Art Shotwell Jun. 27 2015 1 minute read

A pilot practicing touch-and-go landings crashed and flipped over at Anacortes Airport on Friday. The pilot, the only person on board, walked away with only minor injuries.

Street Bands Delight Small Audience

Art Shotwell Jun. 24 2015 1 minute read

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Three street bands, all performing as part of Honk Fest West, delighted a small audience Tuesday evening in the Madrona Grove behind the Depot. This group, Environmental Encroachment, is from Chicago.

City set to help Valley Farmers in Emergency

Art Shotwell Jun. 23 2015 2 minutes read

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The warm, dry spring has caused an emergency for some Skagit Valley farmers who have lost their water supply from the Skagit River as river levels drop. But, the city of Anacortes has agreed to help out.

Time to revive Tommy Thompson's train?

Art Shotwell Jun. 22 2015 2 minutes read

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Anacortes architect Brooks Middleton has been quietly attempting to gauge community interest in resuscitating Tommy Thompson’s train, which provided rides here for some 20 years a route from the Depot south to Ninth St, then west to Commercial Ave.

Announcement: National Night Out

Jun. 22 2015 1 minute read

Anacortes PD is pleased to announce the second annual National Night Out event at Storvik Park in Anacortes on Tuesday, August 4th. 

Police Blotter, June 13 - 19, 2015

Jun. 20 2015 6 minutes read

Anacortes Police this week conducted what was called a successful high-risk traffic stop minutes after a burglary in progress was reported.

40 Performers to bring HONK! Fest West to Anacortes

Art Shotwell Jun. 18 2015 2 minutes read

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An unbelievable show is coming to an unusual venue, the madrona grove behind the Depot Arts Center on Tuesday. National and international touring brass bands totaling 40 performers among bands from Perth, Australia, Arcata, Calif. and Chicago, Ill. will perform.

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