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"A Sad Time for Education"

Art Shotwell Apr. 24 2009 2 minutes read

“It’s a sad time for education” is how Anacortes School Superintendent Chris Borgen summed up what’s happening in Olympia and how it will impact students, teachers and parents here.

Scheduled burn-off; nope

Art Shotwell Apr. 23 2009 0 minutes read

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Earlier reports that the black smoking coming from the refineries was a scheduled event. Later information indicated the power outage forced the refineries to burn off fuel.

Widespread power outage

Art Shotwell Apr. 23 2009 1 minute read

2009-0423_school_board_power2-thumb.jpgWith only emergency lighting, the Anacortes School Board went ahead with their scheduled 6:15 pm meeting Thursday evening despite a widespread power outage that struck all of Fidalgo Island, the San Juans and the rest of Skagit County. 

Local Navy wife writes about her life

Art Shotwell Apr. 23 2009 3 minutes read

2009-0423_allison_buckholtz.jpgIn “Standing By,” an Anacortes woman gives a moving and candid account of her life as a Navy officer’s wife and her family’s time with her husband away for the Iraq War.

Sculpture in middle of new roundabout?

Art Shotwell Apr. 22 2009 1 minute read

The Arts Commission is looking for a sculpture to put in the center of a new roundabout planned for Commercial Ave. where Hwy. 20 enters Anacortes.

Garden Art Fair this weekend

Art Shotwell Apr. 22 2009 3 minutes read
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Depot Arts Center’s Garden Art Fair returns for a 6th year this weekend. Whether it’s for indoor gardens, outdoor gardens or the gardens of our imaginations, inspiration and opportunities for creative gardening and outdoor living abound.

Council okays revised conditions for Leeward East

Art Shotwell Apr. 21 2009 2 minutes read

The City Council has okayed a set of conditions allowing the Leeward East’s housing development near the ferry landing to move ahead. 

Improved cell phone service in Skyline coming

Art Shotwell Apr. 21 2009 1 minute read

It looks like west end residents could get better AT&T cell phone reception soon, thanks to new cell tower, planned in Skyline.

Fired police officer's grievance settled

Art Shotwell Apr. 20 2009 1 minute read

(Updated) A police officer and the city have settled a grievance filed over his firing by the city. Under the agreement, the city rescinded the officer’s firing and allowed the officer to resign instead.

The Police Blotter, Apr. 18, 2009

Apr. 18 2009 12 minutes read

An overturned car, resting on its roof. No one around. A passing motorist calls 911. Anacortes Police put the story together.

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