There were two Tommy Thompsons – father and son, and both have fascinating histories. Tommy Thompson (the father) was essentially the first American chemist to devote his major efforts to investigating the chemistry of sea water.

After being pressured by the City Council, Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer released a list of potential street maintenance work for the coming five years.

Celebrate 25 years of waterfront fun with sea shanties, fish mongers, boat rides, boat races and more, at the Anacortes Waterfront Festival this coming weekend.

The Gallery Walk is Friday, June 6 from 6 – 9 pm, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Summer Artwalk.

I knew that my next article would cover sugar, as in added sugars, but after watching the documentary, Fed Up, I realized there needs to be more education on distinguishing the different types of sugar.

Anacortes Police arrested a San Juan County man for DUI after the State Patrol received several reports of a drunk driver in the Everett area, then more calls as the driver headed to Anacortes on Highway 20.