A crew is working on installing new trusses along the part of the trestle across Fidalgo Bay that was damaged by a fire last October. Installation of new decking could start as early as a few days from now.
A sixth Tesoro employee has died as a result of the April 2 fire at the company's March Point refinery. Tesoro morning said that 41-year-old Lew Janz of Anacortes died Tuesday morning as a result of injuries sustained in the fire.
Tesoro says it will 'curtail' operations at its March Point refinery until they can get the naphtha unit, which was involved in a fire which killed 5 employees and critically injuring 2 others, back into operation. The company didn't predict when operations could resume.
A crowd estimated at over 1,000 people welcomed the America's Cup to Anacortes as two gloved handlers carried the trophy into the Port's Transit Shed during an event Saturday night that could be one of the biggest single events the town as seen in recent times.
This week’s police blotter includes the usual DUI items, but one stands out. One woman was measured at 4-1/2 times the legal limit for driving after an officer found her sleeping it off or unconscious in her car.
Construction crews used a crane to carefully lift a clock tower on top of the new addition to Chandler's Square, a retirement community located at 12th St and O Ave. on Friday afternoon.
