A new problem has cropped up at the Guemes ferry dock on Guemes Island, forcing beach landings for a few days, starting Tuesday.
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New housing, a small-scale hotel and small-retail proved popular at a community forum on what people would like to have built on MJB’s property between 17th and 22nd streets east of Q/R Ave.
Skagit County Public Health and Community Services says they are working closely with county hospitals and health care providers to assure the county is prepared to address the risk of Ebola virus in travelers returning from West Africa.
Bernadette Stanek was released on her own recognizance after pleading not guilty to charges in connection with the embezzlement of more than $300,000 from the Island Hospital Foundation.
The Anacortes School District has scheduled a flu shot clinic for all Anacortes students in school here, according to a news rlease from the school district.

Copper, gold, chocolate, caramel, blond . . . the colors of fine Baltic amber dance in the reflection of marine waters. Oops, it’s not amber, it’s . . . Bier on the Pier!

The 33rd annual Oyster Run rumbled into town Sunday giving locals a chance to walk Commercial Ave. and check out thousands of motorcycles.
Police have arrested former Island Hospital Foundation Development Director Bernadette Stanek and booked her into county jail. Bail is set at $100,000.
A La Conner woman whose alcohol breath test was three times the legal limit was charged with hit-and-run and DUI after crashing into a parked vehicle, then leaving the scene.

Island Hospital Foundation has revealed a little more information about the embezzlement of $300,000 and says it is taking steps to prevent a similar event from happening again.