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What does the Community want for MJB?

Art Shotwell Oct. 3 2014 6 minutes read

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New housing, a small-scale hotel and small-retail proved popular at a community forum on what people would like to have built on MJB’s property between 17th and 22nd streets east of Q/R Ave.

Local Hospitals Preparing for Ebola

Art Shotwell Oct. 3 2014 2 minutes read

Skagit County Public Health and Community Services says they are working closely with county hospitals and health care providers to assure the county is prepared to address the risk of Ebola virus in travelers returning from West Africa.

Stanek Released Without Bail

Art Shotwell Oct. 3 2014 1 minute read

Bernadette Stanek was released on her own recognizance after pleading not guilty to charges in connection with the embezzlement of more than $300,000 from the Island Hospital Foundation.

Flu shots for School Kids

Art Shotwell Oct. 3 2014 2 minutes read

The Anacortes School District has scheduled a flu shot clinic for all Anacortes students in school here, according to a news rlease from the school district.

Hoppin’ on the Water!

Sep. 30 2014 2 minutes read

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Copper, gold, chocolate, caramel, blond . . . the colors of fine Baltic amber dance in the reflection of marine waters. Oops, it’s not amber, it’s . . . Bier on the Pier!

City Fills with Motorcycles & Riders

Art Shotwell Sep. 28 2014 0 minutes read

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The 33rd annual Oyster Run rumbled into town Sunday giving locals a chance to walk Commercial Ave. and check out thousands of motorcycles.

Stanek Arrested & Booked

Art Shotwell Sep. 27 2014 1 minute read

Police have arrested former Island Hospital Foundation Development Director Bernadette Stanek and booked her into county jail. Bail is set at $100,000.

Police Blotter, September 20 - 26, 2014

Sep. 27 2014 6 minutes read

A La Conner woman whose alcohol breath test was three times the legal limit was charged with hit-and-run and DUI after crashing into a parked vehicle, then leaving the scene.

Hospital Foundation Details Embezzlement

Art Shotwell Sep. 26 2014 2 minutes read

Island Hospital

Island Hospital Foundation has revealed a little more information about the embezzlement of $300,000 and says it is taking steps to prevent a similar event from happening again.

Small Turnout for Candidates Forum

Art Shotwell Sep. 26 2014 2 minutes read

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Candidates for the state legislature joined candidates for county-wide seats at an Anacortes Candidates Forum, but only one-half of the initial audience stayed long enough to hear from the legislative candidates.

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