An Anacortes man who drove off after being stopped by police was later arrested while hiding in bushes and taken to county jail on numerous charges.
After three special sessions, the 2015 legislative session finally concluded a couple weeks ago, and the beautiful weather has been a wonderful welcome to interim.
While back-to-school clothing and supplies are high on the list of action items for our children, Skagit County health officials urge parents to make required vaccination shots a priority before school starts.

The city’s decision to remove a tree that apparently blocked the view of the Aerie sculpture in the roundabout on Commercial Ave. has drawn some sharp criticism online.
A new analysis by ProPublica of medical data from Medicare reveals the importance of choosing the right surgeon for important medical procedures. In the case of Island Hospital, one surgeon had lower complication rates than other doctors for knee and hip replacements.
