There were several cases here of packages stolen off porches over the holidays, but one thief is in for a surprise when they open the package they stole.

A fire early Christmas morning at an Anacortes hotel claimed the life of one occupant.

A handcuffed arrestee led police on a brief foot chase which prompted police to hobble his legs to prevent another chase.

One family living on 29^th Street reported on Tuesday, Dec. 13, that Christmas presents worth $100 had been stolen from the front porch of their home sometime between December 9th and 11th. There are no suspects.

Anacortes Police arrested a Snohomish woman who was trying to use fake $100 bills. Two other women were arrested and booked into jail on drug charges.

The Anacortes Schools Foundation's recent "Celebrate the Season" events (Dec. 2-4) exceeded expectations, raising $43,000 for an expansion of the Foundation's middle school STEM enrichment programs through a "Raise the Paddle" event led by auctioneer Pat Grant during our annual dinner fundraiser.