Bathers try to beat the heat at Heart Lake Wednesday afternoon as the city records an amazing 101 degrees, setting an all-time record for Anacortes. The previous record high was 95 degrees on August 10, 1931.

This barge, which we photographed in the Guemes Channel, is loaded with pilings headed for the construction of the Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver, B.C.  These pilings measure six feet in diameter and 240 feet in length. 

The Anacortes Library and the Senior Center are available as public cooling centers, according to a news release from the Mayor's office and the Red Cross. Both buildings are air conditioned and available for people of all ages.

Had enough yet? The heat wave will continue this week, with Anacortes temperatures forecast to hit as high as 85 on Wednesday and a couple degrees cooler Tuesday and Thursday. The forecast calls for upper 70's by Friday.

The 309-foot Ross Candies is being built at Dakota Creek Industries for Otto Candies of Des Allemands, LA. It is distinguished by it's heliport, 100-ton deck masts that rise far above the main deck.

An electronic counter was stolen from the Whistle Lake area, 2 cars were stolen, and a wallet and cash were stolen at a fitness club. These are some of this week’s Police Blotter highlights.