The Chamber has launched a comprehensive buy local program called “Buy Close By,” which involves a game with the opportunity to win one of three collections of prizes put together by Anacortes retailers. 

Downtown parking was the topic as the City Planning Commission deliberated on a proposed new two-building retail-office complex on Fourth St.

There are seven books by Northwest authors on this week's Northwest Bestsellers list. The Eleventh Man, by Seattle author Ivan Doig, tops the bestsellers list.

The state has notified the city that it will contribute $500,000 toward the cost of a roundabout planned for Commercial Ave. and Highway 20.

Part of the roof of the Depot Arts Center is covered with plastic after workers started work on installing a new roof. 

Police said a man they removed from a bar last week tried to kick out the doors of a patrol car.