This item isn't really Anacortes news. But in light of current local efforts to get decent ways for bicyclists and pedestrians to cross Highway 20 on Fidalgo Island, I thought it is interesting that Washington is named most bicycle friendly state.
Author James Kunstler is predicting that, because of the end of cheap fuel, there will be a return to towns and cities centered around a retail hub. Read a fascinating interview with him on Business Week's Web site. - Art
I've just added a new feature: a list of recent earthquakes within 100 miles of Anacortes registering 1.0 or higher. It is accessible from the News menu. Or follow this link .
This list is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and is updated in real time each time the page is loaded. I hope this new feature will be of interest to Anacortes folks. - Art
Starting this week, we'll be publishing a weekly Anacortes Police round up. The roundup is prepared by the Anacortes Police Department and edited by Anacortes Now. Not all police activity is reported, but the most interesting events. Watch for it weekly in the News section at Anacortes Now.
