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.

State officials Sunday announced a plan for a temporary repair to the collapsed I-5 bridge span and they said the fix could be in place in less than a month. A permanent fix could be open by September.

A 23-year-old Mount Vernon man faces charges of identity theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of a legend drug without a prescription after a witness reported he had been in possession of several stolen credit cards.  

Several signs indicate that some Anacortes businesses may benefit from the I-5 bridge collapse. Some may lose. And, the Chamber of Commerce is doing its part to help boost Anacortes.

In response to Thursday's collapse of the I-5 bridge near Mount Vernon, state and local officials released on Saturday a detailed system of alternate travel routes.