In this week’s Police Blotter: a high-speed chase in downtown Anacortes ended wwith the suspect in jail. 

The Guemes Island Ferry have launched a new self-service ticketing kiosk offering riders a faster, more flexible, and more efficient way to purchase and manage ferry tickets. 

Amid a severe shortage of blood and thousands of unfilled donation appointments, Bloodworks NW issued a “Code Red” alert, encouraging donations. 

The Anacortes School District wants voters to increase funding for our schools in the form of replacement levies for school programs, operations, maintenance and technology. I support the two levies.

Head to downtown Anacortes this Friday evening for First Friday Artwalk. We've got a list of locations open Friday night.

Building on the remarkable legacy of Smith & Vallee’s beloved Bird Invitational, the Anacortes Arts Festival is bringing the Skagit Valley Bird Show to the Depot in Anacortes.