Coast Guard and Navy personnel rescued seven children and two adults after they became separated during a kayaking trip near Rosario Beach on Fidalgo Island, Thursday afternoon.

American Gold Seafoods faces a $112,500 penalty for an oil spill caused by the accidental sinking of its vessel, the Clam Digger, in July 2013 near Anacortes.

Boeing has revealed that it is in the final phases of testing here in Anacortes a new way of automating aircraft assembly. It recently released this photograph and a news release with more information on what’s going on it it’s building on T Ave.

The City Council this week stepped into the oil-by-rail controversy by approving a resolution urging increased federal safety standards and a separate request that Mayor Gere send a letter of support for Shell’s March Point refinery expansion plans.

The Anacortes Arts Festival pre-festival activities kick off this weekend with the Art Dash on Saturday morning and the Art at the Port exhibit that night.    

The City Council has, for the first time, approved a transportation policy which allocates minimum of $1.1-million annually for street maintenance. The policy, when combined with other legislation, will mean an annual $20 car tab fee.