The city has let a contract to further expand the plaza around the old railroad Depot, as well as pave a short distance of Market Street.

After Jan. 1, new driver exams will no longer be offered at state Department of Licensing offices in Anacortes or Mount Vernon. Instead, driver training schools and school district driver training programs across the state will conduct driver knowledge and skills testing for new driver license applicants.

Two incidents this week cost some Christmas cheer. An unknown Grinch cut two strands of Christmas lights that were decorating trees at a home in the 2900 block of M Avenue.

Police have released additional details or this week's armed robbery and are asking for help from the public.

The library has announced new hours starting next month. The new schedule will be much more consistent from one day to the next.

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the health food store in the 1000 block of 7th St. on Monday night.