The School District and Superintendent Chris Borgen honored High School band teacher Ian Simensen Thursday evening with the Walter A. Brodniak Cultural Education Award, which is given each spring to someone who has "made an outstanding contribution to the cultural arts."

Thanks to all who came out to support your local farmers & cottage businesses. This Saturday should be another great one, perfect for planting your garden with starts from your local farmers.

One poor homeowner had his home burglarized for a second time and lost a brand new 60-inch TV and a computer in the process.  

A just-released look at what hospitals charge for services shows that Island Hospital charges less than the national average for the vast majority of services it bills Medicare for.

The Mayor and other government leaders lined up this afternoon for the formal ribbon-cutting dedication of the city's recently-completed water treatment plant, located in the Riverbend area of Mount Verrnon.

The Anacortes Farmers Market resumes this weekend at the Depot Plaza, 7th Street & R Avenue. We will be celebrating Farmers, Mother's and all things local at the Farmers Market this Saturday.