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The 34-auto Hiyu will operate on the San Juan inter-island route for approximately one week beginning Saturday, June 20 while maintenance on the 144-car Kaleetan is completed.

Using federal stimulus, the Police Department is launching a treatment program for domestic violence offenders.

Fitting a new propeller to the huge shaft of the ferry Kaleetan is a most particular job.

Sixth St., near the Guemes ferry landing, is pock-marked and bumpy. But, plans have been started to redesign and reconstruct at least 2 or 3 blocks of it near the ferry landing.

After months of delay, an update of the city’s Shoreline Master Program, which helps govern development on our waterfront, is moving ahead with the City Council approval of a contract to complete the update.

A family of raccoons was reported to be on top of a sign at a bar in the downtown area last Tuesday. The officer told the complainant that the raccoons would come down when they were ready.

Dozens of sailboats dot Fidalgo Bay Saturday during the 2-day Windermere Regatta, an annual event hosted by the Anacortes Yacht Club. The Windermere Regatta is a series of races each June.

A bald eagle shattered an Anacortes police officer’s windshield as the officer was driving on Highway 20 east of town. 

Three dogs mauled a 21-year old pet donkey near the corner of 32nd St. and H Ave. earlier this week. The noise from the attack woke the owner, Rosemary Orr, who reported seeing pit bulls or mixed-breed pit bulls attacking her donkey.

These 10 men are breaking ground at Seafarers Memorial Park for a major 2-1/2 year toxic cleanup of the area south of Cap Sante Marina. They represent the Port of Anacortes, state Dept. of Ecology and Kimberly-Clark.