This week, Anacortes Police responded to a fire call at a Commercial Ave. building, a fatal traffic crash, and removed a mother cat and kittens from an apartment dweller who wasn’t allowed cats in her apartment.

Cool and crisp, dark and shady, I entered the forest steering toward the edge of the gravel where the grass would soften my step.

There are no details on how many jobs will be affected. The agency leader told employees this week that reductions “will be necessary” to close a budget gap.

The Anacortes Arts Festival will mostly close down around 6pm Friday (except for live music), but First Friday Artwalk takes over from 6-8pm. We've got the list of where to look..

Some have already pulled back on what they’re offering, as federal cuts and heightened demand drive deep worries about what comes next.

The Anacortes Arts Festival returns August 1–3, turning historic downtown into a vibrant celebration of creativity! With over 220 booth artisans, a juried fine art exhibition, live music on two stages, interactive demos, hands-on activities, and mouthwatering cuisine, this is one summer tradition you won’t want to miss.