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Anacortes WA - Lunch Near Ferry Terminal? Suggestions, Please

I'm planning trip to San Juan Islands on a Saturday in mid-July. I'd like to take the 2:45 p.m. ferry.

Video: Trestlemania
Video created for Trestlemania, an event to raise funds to repairthe Tommy Thompson Parkway trestle which was damaged by fire in Octoberof 2009. Created by Kacy Murray, an Anacortes High School student, as her senior project.
Anacortes man beaten, robbed

Three people were arrested and police are seeking two others after a 32-year-old Anacortes man was reportedly beaten and robbed at his home on 18th Street Tuesday night.

Former Anacortes resident honored
Former long-time Anacortes resident Lois Auchterlonie, pictured here, was one of the former Women Airforce Service Pilots honored with a Congressional Gold Medal for their WWII WASP service in a ceremony in Washington, DC.
Fitch Affirms Skagit County Public Hospital District's (WA) $10.25MM LTGOs at 'A-'; Outlook Stable

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.

Arrests in beating and robbery
Anacortes Police have arrested 3 people and are looking for 2 others in connection with the beating of an 32-year-old Anacortees man who told Police he was beaten and robbed at his home on 18th St.
The reason the Eldorado sank: 'It's just a weird one. It doesn't normally do that'

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.

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.
Anacortes writer's latest tops new book releases

As spring book season nears, publishing houses are preparing to release a number of interesting titles by top authors.

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...
17 cars broken into in Shelter Bay

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.

Oak Harbor art teacher goes abstract in retirement

If retirement means a person is supposed to slow down, Richard Nash evidently didna t get the word.

Subject: Chris Walla Of Death Cab For Cutie Starts Record Label

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.

Teen criminal suspected of striking again on Orcas Island

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.

Retsil Honors a Century of Serving Veterans

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.

Convicted sex offender faces child molestation charges

A two-time convicted sex offender is back in jail on new allegations he molested a 5-year-old boy.

Asmundson urges fight against increased tax on refineries

I am a Democrat and a committed environmentalist. In my years as mayor of Bellingham I prepared and implemented 11 budgets.

The awesome a 80s hit Anacortes High School in a The Wedding Singera

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.

Week 3 Strat-O-Matic Winner: John from Anacortes, WA

You can go further north and further west in the lower 48 than Anacortes, Washington .

Vehicle prowls reported in Anacortes

The Anacortes Police Department today has received reports of 26 vehicle prowls in the West End so far.

Anacortes, PUD customers asked to use less water

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.

Park foundation video shows life in Rosario tidepool

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.

Bill has deficit eating most of pollution funds

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.

Anthonya s wona t open in Anacortes until October

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.

Anacortes: Money is tight in a challenging year

Mayor Dean Maxwell chats with members of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce after his State of the City speech Thursday.