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Anacortes boy killed in plane crash

Art Shotwell Jan. 24 2011 2 minutes read

2011-0124_jacob_jeter.jpgA six-year old Anacortes first-grader was killed over the weekend after he was pulled from a float plane that crashed on Lake Goodwin. In a letter to students and staff, School Superintendent Chris Borgen identified the student as Jacob Jeter.

Police Blotter, Jan. 23, 2011

Jan. 23 2011 7 minutes read

A woman whose car was hit while she was driving on Commercial Ave. ended up chasing the other vehicle for several blocks in the downtown business district. She used her cell phone to photograph his license plate, then called the police.

City reduces fluoride in drinking water

Art Shotwell Jan. 22 2011 2 minutes read

The city has reduced the amount of fluoride in the city's residential water supply, bringing it close to the new standards recommended by the the Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Meeting to examine our water

Jan. 21 2011 2 minutes read

Learn more about the Skagit River and things that impact it at a special meeting titled "Your Water - What You Should Know," Tuesday night at the library.

Missing dog trainer subject of NBC documentary

Art Shotwell Jan. 20 2011 1 minute read
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Missing Fidalgo Island dog trainer Mark Stover and his convicted killer Michiel Oakes are subjects of a 2-hour long NBC Dateline report on Friday. View a preview.

Council okays 3 comp plan changes; denies fourth

Art Shotwell Jan. 19 2011 2 minutes read
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UPDATED to correct error: The City Council has okayed three proposed changes to the city's Comprehensive Plan, but denied one that had attracted some controversy while adding some protection to these homes on Fourth St.

Council okays water rate hike

Art Shotwell Jan. 18 2011 1 minute read

The average Anacortes water user will pay about 45 percent more for water over the next three years, as a result of higher rates the City Council approved Tuesday night. The first increment takes effect on Feb. 1.

Hyak on a sunny day

Art Shotwell Jan. 18 2011 1 minute read
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The 43-year-old ferry Hyak sits in drydock at Dakota Creek during a recent sunny period. It's getting a new exterior paint job and is expected back in service very soon. This ferry was running last year with one side orange with rust.

Anthony's benefit raises $15,000

Jan. 17 2011 1 minute read
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Prior to opening its doors at Cap Sante Marina to the public on Monday, Anthony’s hosted its traditional grand opening benefit dinner and red-carpet ribbon cutting this past Saturday night. 

Police Blotter, Jan. 15, 2011

Jan. 15 2011 7 minutes read
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The Anacortes Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the woman in this surveillance photo taken at a local bank cash machine. She allegedly withdrew over $2,500 illegally from someone else's checking account.

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