Police arrested and jailed an Anacortes man who said he made a poor choice prowling a boat moored at Cap Sante Marina while the owner was having lunch nearby and watching.

The state DOT has postponed for one year a plan to pave portions of highway 20 from Sharpes Corner to the ferry landing.

Mayor Gere says she will run for re-election in the August 1 primary election. 

Warmer temperatures, warm rain and sun arrived and should allow crews to reopen North Cascades Highway next Tuesday, well ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

City crews have started preliminary work in preparation for a new fiber optic network connecting the Riverbend water treatment plant with city water equipment in Anacortes. The system, the city says, is about a year ahead of schedule.

Moments after the City Council appointed him, Bruce McDougall is sworn in as the newest Council member. He will fill out the remainder of the term of John Archibald, who resigned as of the end of last month.