A new problem has cropped up at the Guemes ferry dock on Guemes Island, forcing beach landings for a few days, starting Tuesday.

New housing, a small-scale hotel and small-retail proved popular at a community forum on what people would like to have built on MJB’s property between 17th and 22nd streets east of Q/R Ave.

Skagit County Public Health and Community Services says they are working closely with county hospitals and health care providers to assure the county is prepared to address the risk of Ebola virus in travelers returning from West Africa.

Bernadette Stanek was released on her own recognizance after pleading not guilty to charges in connection with the embezzlement of more than $300,000 from the Island Hospital Foundation.

The Anacortes School District has scheduled a flu shot clinic for all Anacortes students in school here, according to a news rlease from the school district.

Copper, gold, chocolate, caramel, blond . . . the colors of fine Baltic amber dance in the reflection of marine waters. Oops, it’s not amber, it’s . . . Bier on the Pier!