Community

Washington lawmakers begin to drop bills ahead of upcoming session

Legislation so far covers areas like insulin pricing, unemployment benefits for striking workers, and impounding vehicles for people who drive without insurance.

Flood Watch issued in Skagit County

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Skagit County through Wednesday evening.

Final Anacortes Election Update

Little has changed from the first vote count on election day three weeks ago to the final count and vote certification on Tuesday this week.

SR 20 North Cascades Highway closing for the season

State highwy 20, the North Cascades Highway, will close for the winter on Thursday evening. 

North Cascades Highway closing temporarily due to heavy snow and slide risk

State Route 20 North Cascades Highway closed at 10 a.m. Saturday due to heavy snowfall and risk of snow and debris slides.

Honoring Veterans on this Veterans Day

Anacortes Middle School is saluting veterans in honor of Veterans Day this Saturday, November 11, which is widely being celebrated on Friday. If you're looking for veterans events, we've got a short list.

Thursday Election Update

Thursday's election count update shows no change in positions for the three competitive Anacorte races. 

Early Anacortes Election Results

There are fairly solid leaders in the contested races for City Council, School Board and Port Commissioner in the first vote count of approximately 18,000 votes county-wide.

R Avenue Will be Closed for New Construction

Most of R Avenue will be closed starting Monday for long-term improvements which include new sidewalks, a new meridian, a new roundabout at 30th St and R Ave, and other improvements.

An Extra Hour of Sleep

Daylight Saving Time ends tonight, Saturday, Nov. 4 as we in Washington and the West coast move our clocks back an hour to Pacific Standard Time.