A theft at a local thrift store, an arrest for violation of a no-contact order, and a disruptive man at city hall, are in this week’s Anacortes Police Blotter.

It all comes down to uncertainty.

An early Monday morning earthquake was felt by many in Anacortes. According to USGS, the quake measured 4.5 and occurred at 5:02am. The earthquake was centered about six miles from from the southeast corner of Orcas Island. 

The ground was like a wet sponge as I entered the woods and walked between the columns of a great cathedral. And like a church, it was hushed, except for the drip, drip, drip of last night’s rain still falling from the canopy high above.

A top Democrat suggested it will be a lift just to fund the current program.

Confusing packaging, industry pressures and inconsistencies between programs have held back recycling rates. Lawmakers are looking for fixes.