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Fire sinks two boats at Anacortes marina, no injuries
Three Sheets Northwest
Apr 11Two powerboats sunk and a powerboat and a sailboat were damaged in a fire Tuesday night at the Anacortes Marina. The fire broke out around 9:45 p.m., according to the Anacortes Fire Department. No one was aboard any of the boats and there were no injur... »
Anacortes company to revive Glas-Ply fishing boats
Three Sheets Northwest
Mar 05Anacortes-based Northern Marine has acquired the Glas-Ply boat company and plans to revive its line of fiberglass boats, which have not been made in more than a decade. Glas-Ply is a 46-year-old brand with boats ranging from 7 to 28 feet. Northern Ma... »
Bigger slips, new activity floats among changes at Cap Sante Boat Haven
Three Sheets Northwest
Mar 01Cap Sante Boat Haven in Anacortes is doubling its guest moorage, accommodating bigger boats and adding two covered floats in an effort to attract more visiting boaters. The marina, owned and operated by the Port of Anacortes, recently rebuilt its E and... »
Freshman House Democrats unveil tax proposals
Seattle Times Politics Northwest
Feb 29Freshman House Democrats Wednesday unveiled a package of tax proposals they say would help bring in more revenue and balance the budget. The proposals include a capital gains tax and elimination of certain tax exemptions. State Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-T... »
Proposal would make out-of-state visitors pay sales taxes
Seattle Times Politics Northwest
Feb 27A bill in the state House of Representatives would repeal the sales tax exemption for out-of-state visitors to help fund education programs. State Rep. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, is sponsoring House Bill 2791, which would generate an estimated $26 m... »
