The raccoon and coyote problems are peaking again right now.

In two weeks, Anacortes residents and guests will get together as in years past to take part in an Independence Day celebration to include a picnic, a town picture, a public fireworks display, and a parade. 

Updated: A man was arrested, jailed and held on $100,000 bail in connection with passing fraudulent checks in Anacortes last March.

The school board this week had their first look at detailed drawings, so called design development plans, for renovating the high school. But, along with that look, they were told that construction estimates are currently $200,000 over target.

The city has picked up an award for design work on the partially-completed Guemes Channel Trail.

A Friday Harbor man who was driving slower than the speed limit in the passing lane on Highway 20 ended up being jailed on other charges.