When planners are looking to find out what kind of developments residents like, one way is to ask them to weigh in. One planner shares key lessons learned about conducting and creating surveys as part of the planning process.
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The city government has launched a new Web site; one that is more attractive and more modern-looking than the one that has served the city for many years. Don’t rush to it yet, though, there are loads of startup issues.

Although there are many types of supplements, such as herbal and protein supplements, this article will focus on vitamin and mineral supplements in particular.
The Guemes Ferry went back into service on Sunday afternoon after several days of being out of service. Passenger service was provided while the car ferry was out of service for repairs.
A La Conner man who failed to make a simple lane change when passing a DOT crew on Highway 20 ended up in County Jail.
After being out of service since last Tuesday, the Guemes Island Ferry will continue to be out of service for mechanical repairs through Sunday night.

On her 80th day in office, Mayor Laurie Gere gave her first State of the City address Wednesday, focusing on the future of the city, unlike past State of the City addresses by her predecessors which focused mostly on the city’s achievements.

The Anacortes Arts Festival is venturing into tulip season activities with several new events. Along with other community activities they are hoping to put Anacortes on the map as the art destination during the busy Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
The Northwest Clean Air Agency has selected Trident Seafoods to receive this year’s Partners for Clean Air Platinum award. The plant, which produces more than 230 seafood products, achieved the agency’s top honor for businesses for its exceptional work to improve air quality.

Dozens of hearty people run into the water at Seafarers' Park Saturday to raise more than $7,000 for Washington Special Olympics's Polar Plunge.