The city will start work soon on paving a short distance of Pennsylvania Ave., which some Skyline residents use as an alternate to Oakes Ave, frequently busy with ferry traffic.

Anacortes American News Editor Elaine Walker was one of two people honored by Mayor Dean Maxwell and the city's Historic Preservation Board for Project Excellence. Also honored was Bret Lunsford, who wasn't at Monday night's City Council meeting.

While many cities are asking for pay reductions from union members, Anacortes has agreed to pay raises totaling 6.5 percent over 3 years for the police union, the Commissioned Police Guild. The City Council approved the contract Monday night.

Mitch Everton has resigned his post as Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce after more than 4 years on the job. The Chamber board says it will launch a search for a new executive director.

A police officer had to use a Taser to subdue a man who was then charged with assault, domestic violence, malicious mischief and interfering with making a domestic violence report.

The Skagit Valley Herald has endorsed Kris Lytton and Jeff Morris for the two state House seats from the 40th Legislative District, which includes Anacortes, the San Juan island and parts of Skagit and Whatcom Counties.