Anyone who has driven along R Ave in the past month or so has probably spotted these four tanks as they have been built and painted near the corner of 22nd St & R Ave.

These three Trail Tales interpretive signs are just the latest signs to be added to the Tommy Thompson Trail by the Friends of Skagit Beaches and the city, thanks to a grant from the state Dept. of Ecology.

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced Tesoro has agreed to pay a $1.1 million penalty to resolve claims that Tesoro failed to comply with requirements under the Clean Air Act at four of its refineries, including their refinery at March Point.

The 40th Legislative District contingent of Sen. Kevin Ranker, and Reps. Jeff Morris and Kristine Lytton, released the statement below regarding the on-going effort to repair the Skagit River Bridge while keeping commuters and commerce moving and supporting local businesses.

Celebrate the 2010 America’s Cup-winning yacht USA 17 and the Anacortes craftsmen who built this technological marvel at a new exhibit, opening with an open house 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center, 703 R Ave.

The City of Anacortes is hosting a Public Works Open House on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. at their award winning Wastewater Treatment Plant at 500 T Avenue.