News

Mitchell again pleads for Enchantress

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Local artist and historian Bill Mitchell made his case to the Port of Anacortes Commissioners to save the derelict tug Enchantress again last night. The tug is sitting on the bottom of Fidalgo Bay in just a few feet of water.

Dakota Creek redevelopment kicked off

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Officials gathered today to help break ground on a major redevelopment of Dakota Creek Industries shipyard at Pier 1.

Northwest Bestsellers

books3.gifThis week's Northwest Bestsellers list includes four Northwest authors. Back this week are: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein; The Other by David Guterson; and, Snuff, by Chuck Palahniuk. And Mary Dahiem's Scots on the Rocks is on the list, too.

Port comprehensive plan updated

2008-0715_port_plan_1-100.jpgThe Port of Anacortes has released an updated draft Comprehensive Plan that will guide the Port District for the next few years. The plan includes few surprises. 

Burn ban goes into effect

A county-wide burn ban goes into effect for unincorporated areas on Thursday, July 17, due to the high fire danger and dry weather. A spokesman for the Anacortes Fire Department says the burn ban applies in the City of Anacortes, too.

City launches ride share contest

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The City is launching a ride share contest in an effort to get Anacortes residents to save energy. The prize? Tell the city where to spend $1,000. 

The Police Blotter

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department.

Jury: Gromus guilty of assault

A Superior Court jury in Mount Vernon Thursday found South Fidalgo resident Alan Gromus guilty of assault in connection with the baseball bat attack on his wife last September.

City recycling poster winners

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The City has announced the winners of the annual recycle poster contest. Mayor Dean Maxwell presented each winner with a plaque at this week's City Council meeting.

Northwest Bestsellers

books3.gifFour Northwest authors remain on this week's Northwest Bestsellers list. J.A. Jance's Justice Denied is on the list as a mass market paperback. Also, back this week are: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein; The Other by David Guterson; and, Snuff, by Chuck Palahniuk.