The Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center is planning a new addition, as envisioned in this artist rendering, that would replace the current fitness center that is upstairs in the current building.

Enjoy rail rides, a parade of vintage vehicles, displays of chugging old engines, children’s activities, music and much more at the 18th annual Anacortes Antique Engine and Machinery Show this Saturday. 

The gates opened and the barricades came down on State Route 20 at noon Thursday restoring travel over the North Cascades Highway. The highway has been closed since 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, due to mudslides.

Tethys Enterprises has notified the city that it has ended plans for a huge bottling plant on Fidalgo Island. CEO Steve Winter wrote to Mayor Maxwell, “While it has been a very difficult decision given the years of dedication to this business concept, our decision to cease operations in Anacortes will be effective immediately."

The Island Hospital board is looking for locals who want to be on a new community advisory committee that  could help sort out whether the hospital needs a larger partner, and if so, who the partner should be.

At the I-5 Skagit River Bridge, the girders are in place and the rail system for moving the span is ready for action Saturday night.