The state Department of Ecology today fined both Anacortes refineries, HF Sinclair and Tesoro, more than one million dollars each for violating dangerous waste laws.

This week, Anacortes Police responded to a fire call at a Commercial Ave. building, a fatal traffic crash, and removed a mother cat and kittens from an apartment dweller who wasn’t allowed cats in her apartment.

Cool and crisp, dark and shady, I entered the forest steering toward the edge of the gravel where the grass would soften my step.

There are no details on how many jobs will be affected. The agency leader told employees this week that reductions “will be necessary” to close a budget gap.

The Anacortes Arts Festival will mostly close down around 6pm Friday (except for live music), but First Friday Artwalk takes over from 6-8pm. We've got the list of where to look..

Some have already pulled back on what they’re offering, as federal cuts and heightened demand drive deep worries about what comes next.