Painter Max Grover’s joyful, color filled world of ordinary pleasures awaits people of all ages at Depot Arts Center’s Gallery, starting today.

As usual, Anacortes abounds in activities on the Fourth. We've got it all: a town photo, a parade, patriotic program and fireworks to end the night.

Four northwest authors are on this week's Northwest Bestsellers list. J.A. Jance's Justice Denied is on the list as a mass market paperback. Also, back this week are: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, at number 1; The Other by David Guterson; and, Snuff, by Chuck Palahniuk.

The traditional ribbon cutting at Tuesday's opening of the newly renovated Island Hospital. The renovations cost about $ 40 million and took more than two years to complete.

Ian Munce, a familiar face at City Hall for 27 years, has resigned as City Planning Director and City Attorney, effective at the end of July. Munce says he will take a job with the City of Tacoma.

Island Hospital is set to dedicate it’s new $40 million remodel and renovation with a public ceremony Tuesday evening at the new lobby entrance.