Police chief Bonnie Bowers is back on the job this week after graduating from the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia last week. It was a rare opportunity for Bowers, who said she carried a heavy 18-credit load.

A rare shouting match broke out at City Council Monday night, as Mayor Dean Maxwell tried to quiet Council member Nick Petrish. The issue: whether the City Council should consider passing some duties off to a hearing examiner.

Police have no suspects in the mysterious case of who punctured tires on 3 vehicles last Thursday, causing an estimated $1,600 in damage. More in this week’s police blotter.

Many of the people celebrating the completion of repairs to the Tommy Thompson Parkway trestle across Fidalgo Bay gathered for a group photo just prior to the official re-opening of the trestle on Thursday. The trestle was re-opened after repairs were completed in May. View The Big Picture.

(Photo by Nicole Tesch, Samish Indian Nation)

What are your plans this Father's Day Weekend? Be sure to make the Farmer's Market your first stop this Saturday.  Not only are we setting up with more flare this week, you can find great gift ideas for Dad, plus enjoy a wonderful street market filled with fabulous food, art and friends.

With some help from school kids, Mayor Dean Maxwell cut a ribbon officially re-opening the Tommy Thompson Parkway trestle across Fidalgo Bay. Dozens of Anacortes residents showed up Thursday evening for the official celebration.