State Representatives Jeff Morris and Kris Lytton are calling on Gov. Chris Gregoire to establish a multi-agency task force to identify the statewide economic, transportation, and environmental impact of a proposed coal terminal near Bellingham.
The increased tax levy for the Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center is leading in early voting results by a 79% to 21% margin. Also, Incumbent County Commissioner Ron Wesen has an early lead over challenger Nick Petrish and fellow County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt is leading challenger April Axthelm, both by narrow margins.
Congressman Rick Larsen and friends took over the 4 corners at 12th St. and Commercial Ave. late Tuesday morning as they wave campaign signs. Larsen expressed optimism that he'll be re-elected.
The city will be building a new playground on 28th St, just west of Q Ave
and one of the features is this 10-foot tall piece of playground
equipment called a Performer Dome by the manufacturer Kompan. Yes,
playground equipment has changed over the years.
The Anacortes Yacht Club will be able to add a 1,500 square foot
addition to their clubhouse, thanks to action taken Monday night by the
City Council, which followed a site visit earlier in the evening.
Both the suspect and the victim in a domestic assault case were charged by Police this week after the victim went to the hospital for treatment of possible neck injuries.
The City's Public Works Department is moving forward with an improvement project at City Hall which includes installing new manholes and pipe on the City Hall sewer line at the north end of the building. As a result, Q Ave. will be closed between 5th & 6th streets for up to a week, starting Monday.
The Health Department reports that Fidalgo Island lakes, including Pass and Campbell lakes, appear clear and free from blue green algae blooms. The Toxic Algae Bloom Warning has been lifted from Pass Lake and the Caution from Campbell Lake based on visually clear water and sample results.
The Port has decided to dump the "Boat Haven" part of Cap Sante Boat Haven and go along with what most of the public calls it: Cap Sante Marina. The Port Commissioners okayed the name change at a recent meeting.
Among the artist exhibits featured this Friday is a collaborative exhibition of poetry and the visual arts featuring the work of Ann Reid, Eve Deisher and the poems of eleven regional poets curated by Jane Alynn at the Anchor Art Space, including this work, Breathe, by Eve Deisher.
