Tesoro announced late Friday night the death of a fifth employee in connection with the fire and explosion at their March's Point refinery.

Tesoro Senior Vice-President Lynn Westfall said "It is with a sense of the most profound sadness that Tesoro must report the loss of four of our friends and co-workers" killed apparently as a result of a fire and explosion at their March's Point Refinery.

A fourth person died today as a result of this morning's explosion and fire at the Tesoro Refinery at March's Point. The fourth victim had been taken to Harborview Medical Center along with 3 others in critical condition.

An Anacortes High School teacher and two students have been disciplined in connection with vandalism in Brodniak Hall last January. School Superintendent Chris Borgen said "Harsh and appropriate district and legal disciplinary action" was administered to the teacher.

The Anacortes High School robotics team was handed the Rookie All-Star Award during competition in Seattle over the weekend. The 3-day competition at Key Arena in Seattle was a success for the AHS team, which placed 19th overall out of 64 teams.

With state Senator Kevin Ranker looking on, Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell addressed a crowd at the Sidney, BC, ferry terminal on the first trip of the season for the Anacortes-to-Sidney ferry. About 3 dozen Anacortes business leaders and frends made the inaugural trip of the season on Sunday.