Fitch Ratings takes the following rating actions on Skagit County Public Hospital District, Washington as part of its continuous surveillance effort: --$10.25 million outstanding limited general obligation bonds, affirmed at 'A-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable.
Sixth St. re-construction starts this week
Traffic along Sixth Ave. east of the Guemes Ferry Landing will be re-routed for the next 2 months while the city re-constructs Sixth from the ferry landing east to K Ave. That portion of Sixth will be closed starting Tuesday, Mar. 9.
By Today, 1:53 PM The Eldorado sank because of failed shaft packing on the starboard shaft, according to Les Soland of A1 Marine Services/Vessel Assist.
The Police Blotter, March 6, 2010
Anacortes Police worked on a number of drunken driving cases last week, but the most interesting one involved a driver who drove through the middle of the roundabout at the Highway 20 intersection with Commercial Ave. Read on...
As spring book season nears, publishing houses are preparing to release a number of interesting titles by top authors.
AHS students pick up film awards
A team of Anacortes High School students picked up two awards at a recent video competition in Bellingham. The AHS students’ production, To Die Alone, won the Judges’ third place award and the Audience Choice second place award at the Guerilla Film Project.
The Skagit County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 32-year-old transient man linked to four vehicle prowls and two burglaries in the Conway area during the weekend.
Scam artist caught
Police Chief Bonnie Bowers said Thursday that police have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of scamming local residents for the last few weeks. The police issued a warning about the man earlier this week.
If retirement means a person is supposed to slow down, Richard Nash evidently didna t get the word.
Newly renovated Anchor Art Space opens
After a two-month closure for remodeling, Anchor Art Space in downtown Anacortes will reopen this Friday, March 5, the evening of the art walk, announced co-owner Jean Behnke.
Chris Walla plays guitar and produces for Death Cab for Cutie , and he's manned the boards on albums by the Postal Service, the Decemberists, The Thermals, Hot Hot Heat, and Tegan and Sara.
Police in fatigues, tracking dogs and the rumble of a low-flying helicopter have overtaken normally tranquil Orcas Island on Sunday after word that wanted teenage criminal Colton Harris-Moore is suspected to have struck again.
Lew Foster salutes the flag after posting the colors during a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Washington Veterans Home in Retsil on Monday.
The awesome '80s hit Anacortes High School in 'The Wedding Singer' 0 Comment 158 views Bev Crichfield Skagit Valley Herald February 25, 2010 - 02:00 PM Get the Flash Player to see this player.
Due to low water flow conditions in the Skagit River, the city of Anacortes and Skagit Public Utility District are asking customers to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 10 percent.
Rangers are taking the first steps to bring the underwater marvels of the Rosario tidepools to visitors who don't scuba dive, but state budget cuts could prevent Deception Pass State Park from moving forward with some of its plans.
A proposed increase in taxes collected to pay for state clean water programs would divert more money to the general fund in the near term than to fighting pollution, critics charge.
The opening of the new Anthony's Restaurant at the Cap Sante Boat Haven in Anacortes has been pushed back to October, said Lane Hoss, Mad Anthony's marketing vice president.
More than 60 students gather daily in rehearsal , singing, dancing and playing music in preparation for the biggest musical production in Anacortes High School history.
At least two vehicles were involved in a crash Friday evening on southbound Interstate 5, just south of Chuckanut Drive, leading to the closure of one lane of the highway for 80 minutes.
