A bicyclist goes under the newly-installed arch at the west end of the trestle on the Tommy Thompson Parkway Friday. The Asian-style arch, by nationally-recognized artist Ries Niemi of Edison, spells out 'we' in 8 languages across the top.
The School District isn’t planning any cuts in personnel for the coming school year, despite a projected revenue shortfall of about $600,000 and an anticipated 103 fewer students.
About 4-dozen people were on hand for Tuesday night’s candidates forum at City Hall, on the eve of mailing of ballots for the August 17 primary election. Participating candidates included 3 running for county assessor and 9 candidates and a surrogate for the state legislature.
The brig Lady Washington and the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, have scheduled a visit to Anacortes starting Friday. There will be opportunities to tour the vessels and participate as guests on public sailings, including a new value-priced sail in the evening of Monday, Aug. 2.
Two bronze sculptures valued at $5,000 were taken from a boat in dry dock in the 700 block of 30th St. In addition to the sculptures, two 15-inch plasma televisions, and 2 pair of binoculars were taken. The owner was last on the boat on July 18th.
The Anacortes Farmers Market has moved onto the newly completed plaza adjacent to the Depot Arts Center. Market Manager Keri Knapp said everyone is happy with the new space, meanwhile plans move ahead to expand the brick-lined area.
Summer is heating up and so are all of your favorite vendors at the Anacortes Farmers Market. We could not be more excited to have all of our vendors back at the market this season and a few newcomers.
The City Council Wednesday night unanimously turned back a proposal to build a 13-home planned development in Skyline. The major problem was a requirement for a 50-foot buffer for a stream named Anaco Bourn.
A new exhibit featuring the historic schooner Wawona, which sailed Puget Sound opens later this month at the Maritime Heritage Center, next to the WT Preston snagboat.
Some suspicious devices were found on West Sixth St this week that flattened the tires of at least one vehicle that ran over them.
