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The Police Blotter

Jul. 20 2008 9 minutes read

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department.

Shipwreck Day

Jul. 19 2008 0 minutes read

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They say "Everything's for sale, for a price" and that sure seemed true today at Anacortes' annual Shipwreck Day, a rummage sale to end all rummage sales. I spotted this little guy for sale, but I didn't bother to ask a price. 

Hwy 20 speed lowered on So. Fidalgo

Jul. 19 2008 1 minute read

WSDOT has temporarily lowered the speed limit for three miles on SR 20 in South Fidalgo, from the Miller/Gibralter Road intersection to Meadow Creek, in an effort to improve safety for drivers and construction workers. The speed limit was reduced from 50 mph to 40 mph starting yesterday and lasting for the duration of the project. 

Damage Control by J.A. Jance

Jul. 19 2008 2 minutes read

damage_control-med.jpg"It's a suspensful adventure and a gruesome discovery that await Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady as the subsiding rains of an ominous thunderstorm expose an elderly couple that drive off a cliff in Coronado National Monument and reveal two trash bags with human remains ..." This is from the latest novel by part-time Seattle writer J.A. Jance, Damage Control, the 13th Joanna Brady mystery.

What the Heck Fest returns

Jul. 18 2008 1 minute read
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An alternative rock festival, What the Heck Fest, returns to Anacortes this weekend, coinciding with the annual rummage sale Shipwreck Day. The festival’s three-day roster includes more than 40 bands.

Mitchell again pleads for Enchantress

Jul. 18 2008 2 minutes read
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Local artist and historian Bill Mitchell made his case to the Port of Anacortes Commissioners to save the derelict tug Enchantress again last night. The tug is sitting on the bottom of Fidalgo Bay in just a few feet of water.

Dakota Creek redevelopment kicked off

Jul. 16 2008 1 minute read
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Officials gathered today to help break ground on a major redevelopment of Dakota Creek Industries shipyard at Pier 1.

Northwest Bestsellers

Jul. 16 2008 2 minutes read

books3.gifThis week's Northwest Bestsellers list includes four Northwest authors. Back this week are: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein; The Other by David Guterson; and, Snuff, by Chuck Palahniuk. And Mary Dahiem's Scots on the Rocks is on the list, too.

Port comprehensive plan updated

Jul. 15 2008 2 minutes read

2008-0715_port_plan_1-100.jpgThe Port of Anacortes has released an updated draft Comprehensive Plan that will guide the Port District for the next few years. The plan includes few surprises. 

Burn ban goes into effect

Jul. 15 2008 1 minute read

A county-wide burn ban goes into effect for unincorporated areas on Thursday, July 17, due to the high fire danger and dry weather. A spokesman for the Anacortes Fire Department says the burn ban applies in the City of Anacortes, too.

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