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Police Blotter, May 3 - 10, 2013

Art Shotwell May. 12 2013 10 minutes read

One poor homeowner had his home burglarized for a second time and lost a brand new 60-inch TV and a computer in the process.  

Island Hospital charges less than average

Art Shotwell May. 10 2013 1 minute read

A just-released look at what hospitals charge for services shows that Island Hospital charges less than the national average for the vast majority of services it bills Medicare for.

Ribbon-cutting at new water plant

Art Shotwell May. 10 2013 1 minute read

2013-0510-ribbon-cuttingThe Mayor and other government leaders lined up this afternoon for the formal ribbon-cutting dedication of the city's recently-completed water treatment plant, located in the Riverbend area of Mount Verrnon.

Farmers Market season resumes

May. 9 2013 2 minutes read

The Anacortes Farmers Market resumes this weekend at the Depot Plaza, 7th Street & R Avenue. We will be celebrating Farmers, Mother's and all things local at the Farmers Market this Saturday.

Low-performing schools to get boost from education reform

Art Shotwell May. 9 2013 2 minutes read

2013-0509-kris-lyttonA plan to put struggling schools on a path toward excellence proposed by state Rep. Kristine Lytton was signed into law this week by Gov. Jay Inslee.

City picks up safety award

Art Shotwell May. 9 2013 1 minute read

The city of Anacortes is one of three local employers to be recognized for safety excellence by the state Department of Labor & Industries.

Cynthia Richardson, artist

Art Shotwell May. 8 2013 2 minutes read

Cynthia RichardsonCynthia Richardson started painting in her college years, but put as she puts it, "I put my paints away for forty years," only to rekindle an interest in the last few years.

Hospital partnership proposals available online

Art Shotwell May. 8 2013 1 minute read

Proposals from four hospital systems in Northwest Washington to affiliate or partner with 3 hospitals in our area, including Island Hospital, are now available on the Island Hospital Web site.

Dakota Creek to build low-impact fishing vessel

Art Shotwell May. 8 2013 6 minutes read

2013-0508-dakota-creekDakota Creek has signed a $30-million contract to build one of the most environmentally friendly and technologically advanced fishing vessels in the world for Blue North, a sustainable natural resource company.

City Council okays agreement for new jail

Art Shotwell May. 6 2013 2 minutes read

With two County Commissioners and the County Administrator looking on, the City Council Monday night okayed an agreement which would fund a new $55- to $60-million county jail with a proposed sales tax hike.

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