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Police officer honored

Art Shotwell Jun. 17 2014 2 minutes read
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With the Police chief looking on, a Anacortes Police Officer who was instrumental in saving a crew member stuck on a capsizing $10 million yacht, was honored by Mayor Gere.

Kiket Island now open

Jun. 17 2014 2 minutes read

After four years of planning how to best protect this special place, Kiket Island is now open to the public, at any time of the day.

WW II planes open for visit at Skagit Airport

Art Shotwell Jun. 17 2014 1 minute read
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Several World War II-era military planes were on display Monday afternoon at Skagit Regional Airport. Here visitors take a close-up look at a B-17 Flying Fortress in a photo contributed by Anacortes resident Keith Morgan.

Guemes Island to lose power Tuesday

Art Shotwell Jun. 17 2014 1 minute read

Puget Sound Energy will shut off power on Guemes Island Tuesday in order to replace the main switch that provides the island with electrical power.

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Jun. 14 2014 9 minutes read

A 27-foot boat sank while tied up to a dock at Founder Bay Marina on Wednesday afternoon.

Why Online Tracking Is Getting Creepier

Art Shotwell Jun. 14 2014 4 minutes read

Online marketers are increasingly seeking to track users offline by collecting data about people's offline habits—such as recent purchases, where you live, how many kids you have, and what kind of car you drive.

Near drowning victim improving

Art Shotwell Jun. 13 2014 1 minute read

A 13-year old boy rescued from drowning in Little Cranberry Lake nearly a week ago has been improving over the past week, according to family members.

New exhibit opens at Anacortes Museum

Art Shotwell Jun. 13 2014 2 minutes read

Learn abut life during the Great Depression in Anacortes in a new exhibit opening Saturday at the Anacortes Museum. An opening reception for the exhibit is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

Aerial demonstration set in Strait of Juan de Fuca

Art Shotwell Jun. 12 2014 1 minute read
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Several Navy aircraft will participate in aerial demonstrations off the Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Strait of Juan de Fuca around noon on Friday during a friends and family day cruise that will culminate in a weekend port visit to Victoria, B.C.

City gets ready for union negotiations

Art Shotwell Jun. 11 2014 3 minutes read
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The city is gearing up for negotiating new labor contracts with the unions representing police and firefighters in Anacortes. The big issue: health insurance.

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