Just in time for summer. A new smoothie place has opened in downtown Anacortes. Island Smoothie is a now a week old, after what they call a ‘soft opening.’

Primary election ballots are in the mail and will be due by the end of election day on August 5. On the ballot are races for state representatives, PUD commissioners, as well as several county offices.

Anacortes Police used a Taser on a combative suspect who, despite being handcuffed, managed to break out the window of a Police vehicle while on the way to Skagit County Jail, according to a news release.

This summer, Seafarers’ Memorial Park, the Farmer’s Market at the Depot and The Heart of Anacortes amp up the ambiance with inviting outdoor stages. Sometimes there’s a cover, but usually it’s free with beverages and savory bites available. Here's a full list,

The collapse of the I-5 Skagit River bridge that was struck by a truck carrying an oversize load was ultimately caused by a series of deficiencies in a system intended to safeguard the passage of oversized loads over Washington roadways, the NTSB determined in a meeting Tuesday.

The city Public Works Department is moving forward with the second phase of the Q & R Ave. paving project.