Tesoro's March Point refinery will likely stay shut down until the end of June, according to a company official. The director of investor relations Scott Phipps told analysts on Friday, "There is no estimated time for restart."

The Washington State Ferries will hold a community meeting in Anacortes in about a month to answer questions and gather public comments on issues related to the ferry system. The Anacortes meeting is one of a series set for May.

The state has awarded Anacortes $15,000 to prepare a weed plan for Heart Lake. The lake suffers from milfoil. Part of the plan includes surveying the lake for other non-native invasive plants.

A new summer surcharge will go into effect this Saturday on state ferries. On the Anacortes to Friday Harbor run, the basic walk-on fare for Wed.-Sat. will go from $11.20 to $13.45. Sun.-Tue. fares are slightly lower. 

An American flag hangs from the ladders of two fire trucks outside Brodniak Hall at the high school during a memorial ceremony Sunday to remember the 7 victims of an explosion and fire at the Tesoro March's Point refinery earlier this month.

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.