News

MJB boat launch ramp gets okay

The city Planning Commission has given its blessing to MJB’s proposal to build a commercial boat launch ramp and a 350-foot floating dock just south of Anacortes Marina. 

Trestle repairs move ahead

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A crew is working on installing new trusses along the part of the trestle across Fidalgo Bay that was damaged by a fire last October. Installation of new decking could start as early as a few days from now.

A sixth death from Tesoro fire

A sixth Tesoro employee has died as a result of the April 2 fire at the company's March Point refinery. Tesoro morning said that 41-year-old Lew Janz of Anacortes died Tuesday morning as a result of injuries sustained in the fire.

Tesoro Refinery sets temporary shutdown

Tesoro says it will 'curtail' operations at its March Point refinery until they can get the naphtha unit, which was involved in a fire which killed 5 employees and critically injuring 2 others, back into operation. The company didn't predict when operations could resume.

Anacortes welcomes America's Cup

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A crowd estimated at over 1,000 people welcomed the America's Cup to Anacortes as two gloved handlers carried the trophy into the Port's Transit Shed during an event Saturday night that could be one of the biggest single events the town as seen in recent times.

The Police Blotter, April 10, 2010

This week’s police blotter includes the usual DUI items, but one stands out. One woman was measured at 4-1/2 times the legal limit for driving after an officer found her sleeping it off or unconscious in her car.

Chandler's Square addition moves ahead

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Construction crews used a crane to carefully lift a clock tower on top of the new addition to Chandler's Square, a retirement community located at 12th St and O Ave. on Friday afternoon.

Anacortes gets small boat launch hoist

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Small boaters in Anacortes Friday got something they’ve been wanting for years: a small boat launch hoist. The new hoist, at the north end of Cap Sante Marina, will quickly become a key access point for small boats.

America's Cup trophy on display here

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The America's Cup trophy, the oldest active trophy in international sports, is coming to Anacortes for a one-night stand Saturday night. BMW-Oracle Racing's 90-foot trimaran, which won the America's Cup, was built here and a news release indicated the team wants to say thank you.