Mayor Dean Maxwell cut the ribbon officially opening the new Community Garden, located on city land between 28th and 29th streets at Q Ave. Several dozen citizens attended the opening of the 8,000 sq. foot garden Saturday morning.

There will be no opposition for a large number of local candidates for this fall's election, including incumbents at the City Council, School Board, Pool District and Hospital District.

Mayor Dean Maxwell presents a House History plaque to Bill & Arlene French, the first recipients in the Anacortes House History Program, as Historic Preservation Board Chair Susan Rooks looks on.

Last month’s Anacortes home sales was steady, compared with April, but still well below a year ago.

You may have felt it: it’s been warm. Maybe too warm for many of us in Anacortes. Cooler temperatues are on hand starting Friday. (Updated to include Thursday hi temps)

The Puget Sound Partnership has approved a grant of $2 million toward the purchase of Kiket and Flagstaff islands at the south end of Similk Bay.