After an unsuccessful effort to save it, demolition has started on one of the last original wood structures in Anacortes at 1814 Commercial Ave.

The City Council heard from representatives of both March Point refineries during a discussion on a resolution urging the federal government to adopt higher safety standards for rail cars that carry oil.

A new $10 million, 85-foot yacht built by Northern Marine capsized immediately as it was launched at Fidalgo Marina, near 30th Street. The yacht was launched at around 9pm Sunday night and simply rolled over after it was launched down a ramp.

Does a full moon make people crazy? Whether it’s true or not, police found a family noisily enjoying the full moon Wednesday night at the high school.

Small boat enthusiasts from around the north Puget Sound area brought their small craft to Seafarers’ Memorial Park for Saturday’s Pull and Be Damned Messabout, reviving an old Anacortes tradition.

Following more than 300 comments on the March Point Shell refinery’s oil-by-rail proposal, the county Planning Department has decided to seek more information from Shell. The comment period closed last Friday.