The city's Historic Preservation Board is looking for new members.

Police have arrested an Anacortes woman for trafficking in stolen property after apparently stealing jewelry from a local man she met via a social media Web site.

A small crowd braved the very chilly night air to watch Santa Claus lead in lighting the community Christmas tree outside the Chamber of Commerce Friday night.

Volunteer Liz Huseby helps with some last minute decorations for the Anacortes Schools Foundation’s first fundraiser, Celebrate the Season, this Friday and Saturday at the Port’s Event Center.

The public is encouraged to comment on proposed plans for cleaning up the old Shell Tank Farm that companies had used to distribute petroleum products and other chemicals.

The Project Manager for the new roundabout at 22nd St & R Ave. sent this photo of the work at the roundabout along with the estimate the intersection will be open Friday late afternoon or evening.