A celebration of Wallie Funk’s life, followed by a reception, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the First Baptist Church, 2717 J Ave., Anacortes. 

Over $4,000 in jewelry and electronic items were reported stolen from a vehicle that was parked at the state ferry landing.

Cleaner air is forcast for the coming days. Meanwhile, an air quality alert remains in effect until noon Friday. There also burn bans in effect.

Approximately $13,000 in tools, recreational equipment, and vehicles was stolen from a storage unit near Skyline Marina. 

The Washington Department of Ecology has issued an air quality alert which is in effect until noon Thursday.

The prospect of unusually warm, dry weather expected in the coming days has prompted bans on recreational fires in Anacortes and across Skagit County.