Anacortes state House Democrat Kris Lytton writes from Olympia that she supports the proposed House budget for the coming because, "It is with this budget that we are supporting an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few."

The victim in the shooting of a taxi driver in Mount Vernon on Monday night has been identified LisaMarie Eason, a 46 year old resident of Anacortes and a driver for Mert’s Taxi, a familiar sight around Anacortes.

In one of the fastest reopening efforts in the North Cascades Highway’s 42-year history, the state Department of Transportation crews will swing open the winter closure gates to traffic at 10 a.m. this Friday. 

The downtown galleries will be open this Friday night from 6 to 9 pm as part of First Friday gallery walk. This work, "Riverside, Tan & Blue" by Keith Sorenson, will be among the works on display.

This qualifies as an "Oops." On Saturday, Mar 21, an Anacortes man reported his boat stolen at a local marina when he discovered that it was missing from its slip. Police contacted the marina manager and discovered that the boat had been accidentally taken and placed in dry storage nearby.

Drivers should prepare for two weeks of daytime delays on State Route 20 at Deception Pass starting next Monday while state Department of Transportation crews clean and inspect the bridge spans along the highway.