Anacortes School Board President Kris Lytton, a Democrat, appears to have the early lead in the race for the 40th Legislative District, Position 1, race to replace Dave Quall, who decided not to seek re-election. Lytton said she's gratified and thankful for all her supporters.
As expected, the City Council has rescinded an illegal utility tax exemption for 14 agencies in Anacortes that the city had not been collecting since 1993. The city may have to pay nearly $50,000 to the state in uncollected taxes.
The City Council Monday night finalized rejection of a planned 13-unit housing project called Hidden Shores in Skyline by approving a formal Findings of Fact. One Council member made it clear, however, that the owners could make other proposals for that property.
Sunday was another good day to head to the beach, such as this one at Washington Park. Burlington Airport recorded a high of 87 on Sunday and 84 on Saturday. More heat ahead.
Anacortes Police arrested a man who had drug paraphernalia visible in his pocket when he flagged down a police officer to ask a question. The man also had 33 grams of marijuana.
We were told there'd be pirates at the Latitudes & Attitudes cruise party at Cap Sante Marina this weekend, but we didn't suspect they'd look so dangerous. In addition to these 'pirates,' there was live music all afternoon Saturday. The partying continues Sunday. (Richard Grosvenor photo)
Watch out for pirates this weekend. The Seafair Pirates will be here Saturday as part of the 9th Annual Pacific Northwest Latitudes & Attitudes Cruisers Party, which comes to Cap Sante Boat Haven Friday through Sunday.
These sailboats are a regular Wednesday afternoon feature on Fidalgo Bay. (Richard Grosvenor photo)
Anacortes Arts Festival People's Choice award winner Peregrine O'Gormley of La Conner shows off his wood sculptures at the Transit Shed. The $1,000 prize is sponsored by People's Bank.
A crowd lined up outside The Market in Anacortes this weekend for an event with some of the cast and crew of the cable show Deadliest Catch to benefit a fund to continue to search for missing high school counselor Keith Anderson. His son Jake is one of the crewmen on the show. (Richard Grosvenor photo)
