Three Northwest authors are on this week's Northwest Bestsellers list. The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, is at the top of the list. David Guterson's The Other and Chuck Palahniuk's Snuff are also in the top ten. Shop local: find these books at Watermark Books in Anacortes or online at Anacortes-based northwest-books.com . Week ending June 15, 2008.
City Attorney Ian Munce says a new lawsuit by the Swinomish Tribe could threaten the city’s right to Skagit River water.

The two year Guemes evening ferry trial, which was due to expire this month, has been extended to the end of the year by the County Commissioners.
Anacortes resident Bev Martin has organized a survey to assess the need and desire for a Community Center which would have a larger meeting space than is currently available in Anacortes.
Dozens of dogs took their owners to Storvik Park today for the fourth annual Bark in the Park. These dogs and their owner competed in the Best Costume contest.
Seattle author David Guterson's fourth and newest book, "The Other," shows off his hometown and conflicts involving youth and idealism, adulthood and its
compromises, and two powerfully different visions of what it means to
live a good life.
This week, farmers will have kale, mixed greens, arugula, morels, shiitake, beets, head lettuce, chard, kohlrabi, mustard greens, scallions, radishes, spinach, onions, brassicas, herbs, head lettuce, chevre, mozzarella, gouda, feta, cheddar, halibut, cooked shrimp, salmon and smoked salmon.
The City Planning Commission took up the issue of what to do about preserving the character of Old Town, an area north of 12th, between the downtown business district and D Ave.

A new law designed to protect Orcas goes into effect Thursday (June 12). The new legislation prohibits boats and vessels from coming within 300 feet of an orca whale.