A new summer surcharge will go into effect this Saturday on state ferries. On the Anacortes to Friday Harbor run, the basic walk-on fare for Wed.-Sat. will go from $11.20 to $13.45. Sun.-Tue. fares are slightly lower.
An American flag hangs from the ladders of two fire trucks outside Brodniak Hall at the high school during a memorial ceremony Sunday to remember the 7 victims of an explosion and fire at the Tesoro March's Point refinery earlier this month.
The Great Northern Depot was built in 1911 at 7th & R and served as a depot until 1973. This photo of the north side shows a steam engine, people on the platform, horse & buggy 'hacks' for hire.
A 21-year-old Anacortes man was booked into jail this week on a variety of charges including investigation of felony assault, felony harassment, domestic violence assault and malicious mischief, and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.
The seventh and last victim of the Tesoro refinery fire died early Saturday morning, according to a spokeswoman for Harborview Medical Center, where he was being treated for burns. Matt Gumbel had undergone skin graft surgery just a few hours earlier, but doctors could not stabilize his vital signs.
More than 100 runners braved the cold wind Saturday morning in the final fund-raising event to pay for the repair of the Tommy Thompson trestle crossing Fidalgo Bay. A large section of the trestle was damaged by a fire of unknown origin last October.
Anacortes School Superintendent Chris Borgen says the school district may not have to lay off teachers, despite cuts in the state budget and a dropping enrollment here.
Repairs to the Tommy Thompson trestle across Fidalgo Bay are nearing the final phase. City Parks Director Gary Robinson told the City Council Monday night that he hopes that repair work will be done by mid-May.
This photo, circa 1920s, shows the Columbian School after removal of the belltower campanile. When new, the tall belltower provided the best view in town. This building was just north of what is now the high school.
The Noon Kiwanis Club celebrated giving $2 million to the community on Saturday with a block party that included free hot dogs and cake.
