Anacortes and all of Fidalgo Island (and Guemes Island) have been designated by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat. Fidalgo Island/Anacortes is the 4th Community Wildlife Habitat in Washington State and the 26th in the whole country. See more

Anacortes, WA – July 31, 2008 – The City of Anacortes’ approach to protecting its shoreline critical areas was affirmed by the Washington State Supreme Court today. To view click Shoreline Ruling  See more

The City of Anacortes has given notice that the New Draft Shoreline Master Program is available for public comment on the following:
1) Text changes proposed by DOE and recommended for acceptance by the City Council’s Planning Committee (together with some minor technical corrections). 2) Appendix I is new. It is an analysis of shoreline characteristics that leads to recommendations for changes to the currently proposed shoreline designations. The City Planning Director (Ian Munce) had considerable opportunities to input into this analysis and recommends that it be used to finalize the Shoreline Master Program (after written comment and a new public hearing(s)).

The City of Anacortes Shoreline Master Program July 2008 Draft can be viewed at the Anacortes Public Library, at the information desk at City Hall, and is also located on the City’s website under the following address: http://www.cityofanacortes.org/Planning/smp_final.htm
Comments are due by Friday, October 31, 2008.  See more

Over 200 participants ran in this year’s Art Dash. A 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon were the distances offered at this year’s race.  See more

It's Not Too Late To Get Your Economic Stimulus Payment!
All it takes is a few simple steps and the payment can be on its way.
For information:
www.irs.gov or call 1-800-829-0582 ext. 377  See more

Application packet click here  See more

Abigail Degn is the winner of the "Best Slogan" for the City of Anacortes recycling contest. Sydney Berris wins the "Most Inspirational". Liberty and Emily Degn both receive "Honorable Mention." To view Photo click here See more

Trying to save money on gas? The City has a fun contest to help you do just that: Auto Magic. Here’s how it works: print the Download Trip Log Form fill it in as you share the ride and turn it in to the City by December 31, 2008  See more

The US Congress, in its 1996 Reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act, directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require public water systems to report annually on the quality of the drinking water that they provide. The City of Anacortes supports this regulation and is providing this water quality report to all of our customers.

Look for the 2007 Consumer Confidence Report in your mailbox the first week of July! Copies of the report will be available at City Hall, 904 6th Street, Anacortes, the Water Department Administration Office, 2201 37th Street, Anacortes, the Anacortes Water Treatment Plant, 14489 Riverbend Rd, Mt Vernon, and online click here. Consumer Confidence Reports Your feedback would be greatly appreciated! Please fill out the attached water quality survey  See more

The Skagit County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is in the process of a required periodic review and update. The draft of the Anacortes section has been updated to reflect population and development changes since the original plan was adopted in 2003.  See more

The Court ruled in favor of T-Mobile, granting T-Mobile's motion and denying the City's motion.  See more

The Berk and Associates 2008 City of Anacortes Retail Market Study is available online or contact the finance department 360-293-1900 for a hard copy click here  See more

The City of Anacortes has two locations for proper disposal of household batteries  See more

USDA Rural Development provides funds for home repair loans for Elderly and Low Income Households.  See more

We’ve setup a new service on our website for subscribing to various City mailing lists.  See more

Anacortes has been named a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to its community forest.  See more

The City of Anacortes Municipal Court accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.  See more

The budget for the City of Anacortes as proposed for the year 2008 is submitted for your review, comment and action. See more

Attention All Non-Profit Events. We are now making space available on the sides of our Solid Waste trucks to display signs that advertise public festivals and other non-profit events and programs. See more