The Anacortes Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2015 Citizen Police Academy.

The Coast Guard detained an oil tanker from headed to Anacortes after discovering several significant safety violations.

A young girl’s pet poodle suffered a broken rib and puncture wounds when a Great Dane attacked.

With the ballot count virtually complete as of Wednesday afternoon, it is safe to say that voters have approved the $86.9 million bond measure to upgrade Anacortes High School.

An improvement in the city’s garbage pickup service drew applause and the city’s desire to bring fast fiber-based Internet drew the only audience question during Mayor Gere’s 45-minute State of the City address.

Former Port of Anacortes executive director Bob Hyde has been hired by the city of Mount Vernon as that city’s community development director.