Talking on her cell phone while driving proved a costly mistake for a 22-year-old Anacortes woman. After being stopped last weekend, she was issued citations for other violations.

The tall ship Lady Washington heads out of Cap Sante Marina Saturday afternoon on what they call a 'Battle Sail,' a 3 hour recreation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish. The Hawaiian Chieftain, another tall ship, followed the Lady Washington out to Fidalgo Bay. 

A bicyclist goes under the newly-installed arch at the west end of the trestle on the Tommy Thompson Parkway Friday. The Asian-style arch, by nationally-recognized artist Ries Niemi of Edison, spells out 'we' in 8 languages across the top.

The School District isn’t planning any cuts in personnel for the coming school year, despite a projected revenue shortfall of about $600,000 and an anticipated 103 fewer students.

About 4-dozen people were on hand for Tuesday night’s candidates forum at City Hall, on the eve of mailing of ballots for the August 17 primary election. Participating candidates included 3 running for county assessor and 9 candidates and a surrogate for the state legislature.

The brig Lady Washington and the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, have scheduled a visit to Anacortes starting Friday. There will be opportunities to tour the vessels and participate as guests on public sailings, including a new value-priced sail in the evening of Monday,  Aug. 2.