Area Law Enforcement agencies will be open from 10:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m., this Saturday for “Drug Take-Back Saturday.”  Each Police Department and the Sheriff's Office will open their doors to people who want to safely dispose of over-the-counter, and prescription medications.

Members of the City Council voiced support for a new so-called "Provisional Agreement" between the county and cities to fund a new $55-million to $60-million county jail with an increase in the sales tax rate of three-tenths of one percent.

Ciudades (Cities) Northwest Flamenco Tour has scheduled a flamenco performance featuring Savannah Fuentes for this weekend at Brodniak Hall.

On Ensemble, a group that infuses the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronic music, is coming to Anacortes this weekend. On Ensemble’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original and brilliantly conceived.”  

A 43-year-old Anacortes woman faces felony theft charges after she admitted to stealing over $2,000 in cash from the Anacortes Safeway store where she had been employed.

The Port of Anacortes has announced that Cap Sante Marina has welcomed their first liveaboards in 30 years! Steve and Joanne Ashlock originally from Everett are the first liveaboards joining the marina.