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Swinomish Tribe Files Suit to Stop Bakken Crude Oil Trains

Art Shotwell Apr. 7 2015 4 minutes read

2015 0507 swinomish lawsuit

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday against BNSF Railway for allegedly violating the terms of an easement agreement allowing trains to cross the Reservation.

Police Blotter, March 27 - April 1, 2015

Apr. 4 2015 6 minutes read

A police officer pulled a clever ruse to nab a gas station customer who filled up, the drove off.

Lytton supports House budget

Apr. 3 2015 3 minutes read

Anacortes state House Democrat Kris Lytton writes from Olympia that she supports the proposed House budget for the coming because, "It is with this budget that we are supporting an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few."

Anacortes woman is murder victim

Art Shotwell Apr. 1 2015 2 minutes read

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The victim in the shooting of a taxi driver in Mount Vernon on Monday night has been identified LisaMarie Eason, a 46 year old resident of Anacortes and a driver for Mert’s Taxi, a familiar sight around Anacortes.

North Cascades Highway opens Friday

Art Shotwell Apr. 1 2015 2 minutes read

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In one of the fastest reopening efforts in the North Cascades Highway’s 42-year history, the state Department of Transportation crews will swing open the winter closure gates to traffic at 10 a.m. this Friday. 

Downtown galleries open Friday night

Art Shotwell Apr. 1 2015 3 minutes read

2015 0326 newsletterThe downtown galleries will be open this Friday night from 6 to 9 pm as part of First Friday gallery walk. This work, "Riverside, Tan & Blue" by Keith Sorenson, will be among the works on display.

Police Blotter, March 21 - 27, 2015

Mar. 28 2015 6 minutes read

This qualifies as an "Oops." On Saturday, Mar 21, an Anacortes man reported his boat stolen at a local marina when he discovered that it was missing from its slip. Police contacted the marina manager and discovered that the boat had been accidentally taken and placed in dry storage nearby.

Deception Pass bridge inspection to slow traffic

Art Shotwell Mar. 25 2015 2 minutes read

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Drivers should prepare for two weeks of daytime delays on State Route 20 at Deception Pass starting next Monday while state Department of Transportation crews clean and inspect the bridge spans along the highway.

Police seeking person of interest

Mar. 25 2015 1 minute read

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Police are looking for this man as a person of interest in the passing of phony $10 bills in Anacortes.

Tesoro strike ends

Art Shotwell Mar. 24 2015 1 minute read

tesoro refinery

The United Steelworkers Union strike at Tesoro’s refinery on March Point has ended after nearly eight weeks with the union local approving an agreement.

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