More than a dozen people told the Island Hospital Board Tuesday evening not to enter into an affiliation with a religious-based hospital system as they start a review of proposals from four hospital systems, two of which are Catholic-run institutions.
The Anacortes Stadium Project has scheduled their first official fundraiser, an all-ages concert event to help benefit the design and construction of a new stadium and field at War Memorial field at the high school.
This month's First Friday Gallery Walk features new pastels by Steve Hill (That's Marking Time and Pushing 100, shown here) at Scott-Milo, at look back at the 60's and 70's at the Depot and dance vignettes at Fidalgo DanceWorks.
Police responded to a string of seven vehicle prowls that occurred in the 3900 block of W.12th St, the 4200 block of Bryce Drive, the 4100 block of R Avenue, and the 3700 block of W. 5th Street.
Biology student Saide Dupar enjoys the warm Thursday afternoon sun at Seafarers' Memorial Park with her 3-year old pet tegu named Dio. Saide said Dio is an Argentine black and white Tegu.
Anacortes High School is among the top five percent of high schools, according to rankings just published by U.S. News & World Report. AHS was ranked 30th in Washington state and #1,072 nationally in their Best High Schools 2013 rankings.
Area Law Enforcement agencies will be open from 10:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m., this Saturday for “Drug Take-Back Saturday.” Each Police Department and the Sheriff's Office will open their doors to people who want to safely dispose of over-the-counter, and prescription medications.
Members of the City Council voiced support for a new so-called "Provisional Agreement" between the county and cities to fund a new $55-million to $60-million county jail with an increase in the sales tax rate of three-tenths of one percent.
Ciudades (Cities) Northwest Flamenco Tour has scheduled a flamenco performance featuring Savannah Fuentes for this weekend at Brodniak Hall.
On Ensemble, a group that infuses the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronic music, is coming to Anacortes this weekend. On Ensemble’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original and brilliantly conceived.”
