The median price of an Anacortes home that sold in May was $346,250, down more than ten percent from a year earlier. 

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department.

Seattle Writer Mike Lawson’s Joe DeMarco thrillers have drawn praise for their fine-tuned suspense, off-kilter characters, intricate plots, and revealing portrait of Washington, DC behind closed doors.

A consultant for the Port of Anacortes recommends the abandoned tug Enchantress is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the Washington Heritage Register. 

The state has suspended the license of the Holiday Motel. The state Department of Health says the motel, at 2903 Commercial Ave., poses an immediate safety hazard to guests.

New art coming to First Friday Art Walk includes art work by members of the Washington Artist Group and jewelry at Scott-Milo and ceremics at the Depot Arts Center.