Anacortes American

Newspaper covering Anacortes and Fidalgo Island.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Watch our live coverage as protesters storm past police while Congress meets to confirm Electoral College votes https://t.co/Xa72wkQHG2

[Rep. Rick Larsen @RepRickLarsen]

Thank you to the Capitol Police for helping to safeguard democracy today. I am sorry that people are treating the you with such disrespect.
To all: I am currently safely sheltering in place waiting for debate to start again and preparing to vote NO on the AZ objection

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

Island Hospital received its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday. Will start vaccinating health care providers Thursday. https://t.co/Gv0jJzdDPI

[Skagit County @SkagitGov]

Crews discovered a leak in the M/V Guemes during sea trials 3/16. Crews will drydock the vessel this morning, 3/18, to investigate & make repairs.

The vessel was originally scheduled to return to service 3/19. We don't know yet when the vessel will return #staytuned

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

#Drones are helping water plant workers in #Anacortes do tasks and inspections that otherwise might be dangerous for people.
https://t.co/aufxsZIRzv

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

Students from #Anacortes schools took to the microphone last week to showcase their spelling skills #spellingbee
https://t.co/d9bybusxHu

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

.@AnacortesSchool will start later next year. The change comes after a parent petition citing research that teens need more sleep.
https://t.co/QbqirckPfx

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

The city's proposed plans would allow a bump in density in some neighborhoods, taller downtown buildings, cottage housing and more. #Anacortes
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[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

SR 20 near #DeceptionPass bridge closed in both directions.

[WSDOT North @wsdot_north]

⚠️ Both directions of SR 20 are fully closed from Cornet Bay (MP 40) to South Campbell Lake Road (MP 45). There are downed trees and power lines in multiple locations. Crews are working as quickly as they can but it would be wise to delay your trip if possible.

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

Be careful out there tonight! A high #wind alert is in effect for #Anacortes through 1 a.m. Tuesday. Earlier today, a sailboat grounded and blew ashore at the Cap Sante Marina breakwater. No one was on board at the time.

[Jacqueline Allison @jacq_allison]

Coworker @sarahjeandoyle wrote a behind-the-scenes look at the #Anacortes Police Department’s “dope dog.” https://t.co/5m9GmBUtvD

[Jacqueline Allison @jacq_allison]

A waiver for the America's Finest ship, built in #Anacortes, was signed Tuesday night.
https://t.co/QSkzuyuPxf

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

A big moment for Dakota Creek and Anacortes.

[Jacqueline Allison @jacq_allison]

Dakota Creek Industries employees met with @RepRickLarsen this morning to celebrate the passing of a waiver for the America’s Finest. The waiver allows the ship to work in U.S. waters and also protects shipyard jobs. Story to come. #Anacortes

[Jacqueline Allison @jacq_allison]

Ham radio operators in #Anacortes work to provide communication during #disasters.
https://t.co/WCkMRuwg0N

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

The U.S. House passed a waiver Tuesday for the America's Finest, a fishing vessel built at Dakota Creek Industries in #Anacortes. It is one of the final steps needed to allow the ship to fish in U.S. waters.
https://t.co/36WuimSCnx

[HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery @HFSPugetSound]

Great story in today's @AnacorAmerican about our partnership w/the Skagit Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Club! We gave the club a grant to purchase a new repeater to help eliminate gaps in emergency radio communication in Skagit County. https://t.co/DUj6oaBCcb #safety

[Jacqueline Allison @jacq_allison]

Rough seas today. The National Weather Service issued a high #wind alert for western Washington today. Strongest winds, up to 60 mph, expected Monday afternoon and night.

[Anacortes American @AnacoAmerican]

Anacortes resident Hollie Brand will be bringing donations to the post the last week of November so that troops can receive care boxes in time for Christmas. https://t.co/ewFBwMqtLM

[Jacqueline Allison @jacq_allison]

The waiver will allow the $75 million state-of-the-art ship, built in #Anacortes, to fish in U.S. waters. #AmericasFinest
https://t.co/URGlQyQYCN

[Anacortes PD @AnacortesPd]

Can You ID Me? The bearded man in these photos attempted to use a stolen bank card at a local retailer this morning about 10AM.
If you can ID him, contact an APD officer via 911 dispatch--[phone] reference case #18-A08721.