The city will be building a new playground on 28th St, just west of Q Ave and one of the features is this 10-foot tall piece of playground equipment called a Performer Dome by the manufacturer Kompan. Yes, playground equipment has changed over the years.

The Anacortes Yacht Club will be able to add a 1,500 square foot addition to their clubhouse, thanks to action taken Monday night by the City Council, which followed a site visit earlier in the evening.

Both the suspect and the victim in a domestic assault case were charged by Police this week after the victim went to the hospital for treatment of possible neck injuries.

The City's Public Works Department is moving forward with an improvement project at City Hall which includes installing new manholes and pipe on the City Hall sewer line at the north end of the building. As a result, Q Ave. will be closed between 5th & 6th streets for up to a week, starting Monday.

The Health Department reports that Fidalgo Island lakes, including Pass and Campbell lakes, appear clear and free from blue green algae blooms.  The Toxic Algae Bloom Warning has been lifted from Pass Lake and the Caution from Campbell Lake based on visually clear water and sample results.

The Port has decided to dump the "Boat Haven" part of Cap Sante Boat Haven and go along with what most of the public calls it: Cap Sante Marina. The Port Commissioners okayed the name change at a recent meeting.