As usual, Anacortes abounds in activities on the Fourth. We've got it all: a town photo, a parade, patriotic program and fireworks to end the night.

Four northwest authors are on this week's Northwest Bestsellers list. J.A. Jance's Justice Denied is on the list as a mass market paperback. Also, back this week are: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, at number 1; The Other by David Guterson; and, Snuff, by Chuck Palahniuk.

The traditional ribbon cutting at Tuesday's opening of the newly renovated Island Hospital. The renovations cost about $ 40 million and took more than two years to complete.

Ian Munce, a familiar face at City Hall for 27 years, has resigned as City Planning Director and City Attorney, effective at the end of July. Munce says he will take a job with the City of Tacoma.

Island Hospital is set to dedicate it’s new $40 million remodel and renovation with a public ceremony Tuesday evening at the new lobby entrance.

Peregrine falcons nesting on Mt. Erie have hatched two health chicks, according to Jon Lunsford, the manager of the Anacortes Forest Lands. 

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department.

Mount Baker looked beautiful across Padilla Bay from the east side of Fidalgo Island this afternoon. The Weather Service says this weekend will be warm, even hot in some locations around Northwest Washington. However, they’re forecasting high temperatures in Anacortes will only hit the mid-70’s. 

The School Board has decided to go ahead with much-needed re-roofing at two schools, but it won’t happen until next summer.

Our local radio station, KWLE, the Whale, will be off the air this weekend as the move their studios off Commercial Ave and onto 32nd St.