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Two teens got stuck on the rocks on the south side of Cap Sante this week and had to be rescued.

The Anacortes School board recently gave Superintendent Mark Wenzel high marks in his annual performance review. The board commended Dr. Wenzel and the district for continuing to meet and exceed expectations, while juggling several high-priority initiatives.

Anacortes Police took several fraud calls from specialty and antique shops over several days this week and police would like to speak with the man in the photo about his involvement in the fraudulent purchases.

Vandals hit areas around Anacortes High School and Seahawk Stadium with graffiti on Graduation Night last week, leaving behind destruction that will take several thousands of dollars and many hours to clean.

Jon Petrich campaign kick-off for Port Commissioner is set for next week.

First official day of summer and kids have discovered the city’s newest attraction: the playful spray pad at Storvik Park which opened Wednesday morning ahead of a 4pm ribbon-cutting.

Anacortes Police Department says a pedestrian was killed early Wednesday morning in an encounter with a semi-truck in downtown Anacortes.

The Amateur (Ham) Radio Clubs of Skagit County will conduct their annual Field Day event this weekend. The purpose of the event is to test and practice emergency communications without the use of commercial power. 

In what may be a typical story in our small city, a rescued, painted turtle was freed at an island lake.

Island Hospital has scheduled two public meeting next month to explain a request for a major increase in the hospital's property tax levy.