Cycling has positive impacts both for cyclists and non-cyclists alike, helping to reduce pollution and congestion and improving health and economic factors with just two wheels.

Puget Sound Energy reported that about 2,600 Anacortes customers lost electricity at around 3:45 Saturday afternoon due to a downed power line in the downtown area. Power was restored to about 2,500 customers an hour later.

The driver of a Jeep Cherokee was cited for reckless driving after his vehicle overturned on K Ave injuring the five occupants.

Mayor Gere and Carla Bigelow cut the ribbon to officially open the new 1,900-squre foot fitness center at the Fidalgo Pool on Friday afternoon.

Dozens of residents attended Thursday night’s school board meeting to hear about a proposal for a nearly $90-million bond issue to rebuild the high school. The school board is set to take action next month on the proposal generated by a 32-person school district facilities committee.

The School Board has set a public hearing for Thursday evening to consider a proposed $88-million bond issue to renovate the high school and make minor elementary school improvements.