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City Council okays downtown tax breaks

The City Council has okayed giving property tax breaks for new residential construction in the downtown business district. The new rules are designed to jump-start the creation of new residential housing above downtown businesses.

Voters asked to okay school levy

Between January 22 and February 9, voters within the Anacortes School District will be asked to approve a 4-year maintenance and operations (M&O) levy to replace the current levy which expires at the end of this year.

The Police Blotter, Jan. 16, 2010

When police officers showed up at a rear-end traffic accident last Wednesday, they discovered that the driver of the car that was hit had run off. Turned out there were 4 arrest warrants for him.

Grassroots search launched for Keith Anderson

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Saying "A friend of ours needs help," local Red Cross director Brian Geer briefs around 3-dozen volunteers Saturday morning before launching a grassroots search for Keith Anderson, who's been missing since January 6.

Weekend Movies, Jan. 15, 2010

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Anacortes Cinemas has added two new films to the schedule this weekend: Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Book of Eli. Continuing are: It's Complicated, Sherlock Holmes and Avatar. Fantastic Mr. Fox has received great reviews.

New pocket beach park at end of O Ave.

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Workers put the finishing touches on a new pocket beach park at the north end of O Ave. The park project by the Port of Anacortes involved removing 103 creosote pilings, an old concrete bulkhead and other rubble.

Community turns out for Keith Anderson vigil

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As many as 200 people braved the cold and drizzle Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil at Causland Park for retired Anacortes High School counselor Keith Anderson, who has been missing for a week.

Search party & vigil for Keith Anderson

A grassroots search party is being organized to look for popular retired Anacortes High School counselor Keith Anderson, who has been missing for a week. And, a candlelight vigil is planned for Wednesday night.

Former AHS counselor Keith Anderson missing

2010-0112_keith_anderson.jpg(Updated Jan. 12, 2010) Popular retired Anacortes High School counselor Keith Anderson has been missing for nearly a week, and friends have set a candlelight vigil for 6pm Wednesday at Causland Park.