New Planning Director named

The City has chosen Ryan Larsen, the brother of Congressman Rick Larsen, as the new City Planning Director for Anacortes, replacing Ian Munce.

Council considers giving up street easement

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The City Council is considering a request to give up (or vacate) a right-of-way for 30th St. between Commercial Ave. and Q Ave, the area shown here.

Chamber asks for city beautification funding

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The Chamber of Commerce wants the city to pick up some of the cost of city beautification that has been funded by the Chamber. 

DOT: no ped crossings justified

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The state Transportation Department says it is justified in not having pedestrian crossings on Highway 20 in the March Point area. 

The Police Blotter

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department. 

More problems on the Elwha

The144-car  Elwha had been set to return to service Saturday morning, but it will not happen. The 90-car Sealth will continue to fill in for the Elwha.