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The parent of an Anacortes High School student has launched an ambitious effort to spruce up the two athletic fields at the school.

The School Board Thursday night got a first look at the tough choices ahead to keep the school district budget in balance.

Tonight's show at Cap Sante Marina features a Seattle woman who blazed the trail for women in Rock and Roll and now plays the Blues with her band, The Formerlys.

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce members heard from about two-dozen political candidates today. Chamber President Robin Pestarino kept the proceeding tight, allowing no questions from Chamber members. A public candidates’ forum followed. 

Again there are five Northwest books are on this week's Northwest Bestseller's list. Two novels by J.A. Jance, a part-time Seattle resident, are on the list. Damage Control, her latest book set in Arizona and Justice Denied, her latest J.P. Beaumont book are on the list. Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain tops the list. David Guterson's The Other and Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian are on the list.

The ferry Elwha had to be towed to the Anacortes ferry terminal after its engines failed near Shaw Island this morning. A smaller ferry will replace the Elwha while repairs are under way.

When it meets tomorrow, the School Board will consider a $28 million proposed budget that deals with decreasing enrollment and increasing costs. 

The Anacortes Library is planning to put radio chips in all their books, CDs and DVDs. The Library’s director says the so-called RFID chips, similar to this one, will improve security and convenience.

Interviews are scheduled for later this week with four applicants for City Planning Director, according to the Mayor.

The Anacortes Police Department has released documents to justify firing a police officer for improper use of a city computer. The 573-page investigative file includes redacted copies of Web sites the officer visited & personal emails.