The Island Hospital Board of Commissioners is holding a public forum to share and hear from attendees about a proposal to affiliate with a larger health system at 5:30 p.m., April 30, in council chambers at Anacortes City Hall, 906 6th St.

The City of Anacortes will celebrate Arbor Day at Causland Park on Thursday, April 25 by planting a red oak tree. The community is welcome to join us for a tree planting ceremony at 10:30am at the park.

The City Council Monday night okayed a ban on so-called "sky lanterns," with a fine of up to $250 for anyone lighting or releasing one inside the city limits.

Lighter snowfall this past winter helped crews reopen the North Cascades Highway Tuesday, almost a month earlier than last year. This view of the snow clearing was taken on April 8 near Whistler Mountain.

Transition Fidalgo & Friends will host Ocean on the Edge at Seafarer’s Memorial Park this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in an effort to raise awareness about the impact of global warming in our region and to inspire individuals to take action.

The Washington State Department of Health will reopen Samish Bay shellfish beds effective Wednesday, April 17, at 8:00 a.m.  The Department of Health closed the beds on April 13 due to the 100+ cubic feet per second rise in the river level and anticipated fecal coliform bacteria levels.