Chamber of Commerce director Mitch Everton says the state of city streets in recent days “affords an excellent opportunity for civic leadership to review both existing procedures and resources.”

The last couple of days may not have been sunny and warm, but it provided a break in the snow. Now, the break’s over. The snow is turning to rain and the icy roads will become slushy.

The next snow is expected late Tuesday night, meantime, enjoy the break in the weather. But, despite the break, driving will continue to be hazardous. 

A house about a half-mile south of Campbell Lake was destroyed by fire last weekend. Mount Erie Fire Department firefighters reported the house was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived shortly after midnight Sunday morning. 

It tough going, whether driving or walking in downtown Anacortes. With at least one foot of snow on the ground, many Anacortes residents must feel snowed-in. More snow fell Sunday night, but the Monday forecast is looking a bit better.

The manager of a business in the 300 block of 34th Street reported that someone had stolen two fuel cards out of trucks owned by businesses that had vehicles that were parked overnight on the property.