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The Police Blotter, Apr. 4, 2009

Art Shotwell Apr. 4 2009 6 minutes read

A two-car collision turned into a 4-car collision on Highway 20 at Reservation Rd. after a motorist struck the investigating officer’s vehicle.  

Larsen asks for for $195 million in earmarks

Art Shotwell Apr. 4 2009 5 minutes read

Congressman Rick Larsen is asking Congress to provide $195 million in federal funding for 2nd District priorities, selecting 51 of the 153 requests he received to pass on to the House Appropriations Committee.   

Local home prices drop in March

Apr. 3 2009 3 minutes read

March saw a drop in Anacortes home prices as well as a drop in number of homes sold. But, lower mortgage rates have more prospective first-time buyers out house hunting.

ACT's 'Nunsense' opens Friday

Art Shotwell Apr. 2 2009 1 minute read

Anacortes Community Theatre brings a bit of fluff and fun to the stage starting this weekend in 'Nunsense.'

Drug store robber strikes again

Art Shotwell Apr. 1 2009 1 minute read

Police believe that a man suspected of robbing a local drug store two weeks ago hit again Wednesday, robbing another drug store. Police released this sketch of the earlier robbery suspect.

Morris: Sidney ferry looks good

Art Shotwell Mar. 31 2009 2 minutes read

State Rep. Jeff Morris says, of the Sidney ferry service, “It’s not a done deal, but it’s looking like a done deal.” He says the international run is mandated in both the state House and Senate budgets for the coming two years.  

Sidney ferry's chances improving

Art Shotwell Mar. 31 2009 1 minute read

The odds of keeping the Anacortes-to-Sidney, BC, ferry afloat are improving. Democrats in the state House of Representatives have joined the Senate and included the ferry route in their proposed budget. The House budget was released today.

April Gallery Walk features Seattle artists

Art Shotwell Mar. 30 2009 2 minutes read

Find new art by Canadian artist Christine Camilleri at Scott Milo and new watercolors by Seattle artists at the Depot Art Center for the next Gallery Walk, this Friday from 6 – 9 pm. Visit the newest member of the group, Anchor Art Space at 216 Commercial Ave. 

Reduced island ferry service this week

Art Shotwell Mar. 30 2009 1 minute read

The ferries in the San Juan Islands will continue to operate this week with reduced capacity and motorists heading to the islands should arrive at the Anacortes ferry terminal early.

Sidney ferry makes first run of the season

Art Shotwell Mar. 30 2009 2 minutes read

Dozens of ferry supporters caught the first Anacortes-to-Sidney ferry run of the season and turned it into a celebration. They rolled out a banner during a stopover at Friday Harbor.

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