These three Trail Tales interpretive signs are just the latest signs to be added to the Tommy Thompson Trail by the Friends of Skagit Beaches and the city, thanks to a grant from the state Dept. of Ecology.
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced Tesoro has agreed to pay a $1.1 million penalty to resolve claims that Tesoro failed to comply with requirements under the Clean Air Act at four of its refineries, including their refinery at March Point.
The 40th Legislative District contingent of Sen. Kevin Ranker, and Reps. Jeff Morris and Kristine Lytton, released the statement below regarding the on-going effort to repair the Skagit River Bridge while keeping commuters and commerce moving and supporting local businesses.
Celebrate the 2010 America’s Cup-winning yacht USA 17 and the Anacortes craftsmen who built this technological marvel at a new exhibit, opening with an open house 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Anacortes Maritime Heritage Center, 703 R Ave.
The City of Anacortes is hosting a Public Works Open House on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. at their award winning Wastewater Treatment Plant at 500 T Avenue.
State officials Sunday announced a plan for a temporary repair to the collapsed I-5 bridge span and they said the fix could be in place in less than a month. A permanent fix could be open by September.
A 23-year-old Mount Vernon man faces charges of identity theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of a legend drug without a prescription after a witness reported he had been in possession of several stolen credit cards.
Several signs indicate that some Anacortes businesses may benefit from the I-5 bridge collapse. Some may lose. And, the Chamber of Commerce is doing its part to help boost Anacortes.
In response to Thursday's collapse of the I-5 bridge near Mount Vernon, state and local officials released on Saturday a detailed system of alternate travel routes.
The I-5 bridge collapse over the Skagit River will impact not only I-5 traffic, but the detours will impact local residents because of the increased traffic. As things stand Friday morning, traffic looks to be busy on Riverside Dr. and Burlington Blvd. between East College Way in Mount Vernon and Highway 20 in Burlington.
