The Great Northern Depot was built in 1911 at 7th & R and served as a depot until 1973. This photo of the north side shows a steam engine, people on the platform, horse & buggy 'hacks' for hire.
A 21-year-old Anacortes man was booked into jail this week on a variety of charges including investigation of felony assault, felony harassment, domestic violence assault and malicious mischief, and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.
The seventh and last victim of the Tesoro refinery fire died early Saturday morning, according to a spokeswoman for Harborview Medical Center, where he was being treated for burns. Matt Gumbel had undergone skin graft surgery just a few hours earlier, but doctors could not stabilize his vital signs.
More than 100 runners braved the cold wind Saturday morning in the final fund-raising event to pay for the repair of the Tommy Thompson trestle crossing Fidalgo Bay. A large section of the trestle was damaged by a fire of unknown origin last October.
Anacortes School Superintendent Chris Borgen says the school district may not have to lay off teachers, despite cuts in the state budget and a dropping enrollment here.
Repairs to the Tommy Thompson trestle across Fidalgo Bay are nearing the final phase. City Parks Director Gary Robinson told the City Council Monday night that he hopes that repair work will be done by mid-May.
