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The WSF ferry Sealth diverted from an inter-island run late this morning and rescued 27 people from an historic sailboat that ran aground near Orcas Island. 

The Operations Manager for the Guemes Ferry says the new ferry terminal that the County Commissioners have authorized is badly needed. Ron Panzero writes, in an email, that a new terminal, priced at $600,000, will ‘finally’ fix an 18-year-old temporary shop.

From a widely acclaimed author and prominent prosecutor, an electrifying novel that deftly penetrates America's latest and fastest-growing drug epidemic. Mark Lindquist takes us deep into the heart of what has become America's most dangerous drug epidemic, exposing the complex and horrifying lengths to which addicts -- tweekers -- will go for their meth, as well as the extraordinary challenges that society faces in eradicating a nationwide plague.

A weekly roundup prepared by the Anacortes Police Department.

Commissioners of the Port of Anacortes got a tour of the new facilities at Cap Sante Marina on Thursday, including the new waterfront promenade.

This looks like it's going to be a good weekend to visit the beach. Visit the beach with WSU Beach Watchers.If you want to know more about the creatures that are revealed at low tide, then head out to Washington Park's Sunset Beach on Saturday.

Based on two years of experience, it seems Anacortes High School alumni are more inclined to take a “sentimental journey” later in life. In other words, gray hair is prominent among those in attendance at the AHS All-Class reunions.

A recent study of the city’s retail environment optimistically says the city may be able to support existing local businesses while increasing the diversity of retail options, as well as attract the types of investment the city wants.

Three Northwest authors are on this week's Northwest Bestsellers list. The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, is at the top of the list. David Guterson's The Other and Chuck Palahniuk's Snuff are also in the top ten. Shop local: find these books at Watermark Books in Anacortes or online at Anacortes-based northwest-books.com . Week ending June 15, 2008.

City Attorney Ian Munce says a new lawsuit by the Swinomish Tribe could threaten the city’s right to Skagit River water.