The flow level of the Skagit River has fallen below the minimum required for habitat protection and is expected to remain low for several days. As a result, users of the City of Anacortes water system, which include the Town of La Conner, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, and the City of Oak Harbor and Naval Air Station Whidbey, as well as the City of Anacortes, are asked to conserve water with a goal of a 10% reduction in water use during the time of low Skagit River flows. See more

Beginning August 2010, in order to streamline our service the City of Anacortes will be changing the read dates, billing dates and due dates for all utility accounts.click here to view the related press release  See more

Tourism Applications for 2011 will be accepted between June 1, 2010 and September 1, 2010. For a complete list of requirements see the application located on our website at www.cityofanacortes.org under Legal Department/ Tourism Application. Contact Carol Yates at 293-1912 for specific questions and/or mailing of an application. See more

The City of Anacortes installed a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20 and Commercial Avenue. The roundabout is landscaped and creates an entryway to the City. The Anacortes Arts Commission is accepting artist’s proposals for a sculpture or sculptural components that will, among other things, welcome people to Anacortes. For additional information click here See more

Note on the logsheet the number of miles saved because your friend(s) did not drive a car. Try to make a routine of this because the highest number of miles saved wins the contest! Submit your completed logsheet(s) to the Parks Department, 904 6th Street, by December 31, 2010. See more

Mayor Maxwell presented his State of the City address February 11, 2010 at the Anacortes Chamber President's Luncheon. Click here to view the address.  See more

The Anacortes, La Conner, Burlington and Mount Vernon libraries have entered into reciprocal borrowing agreements with each other.  See more

The City recently had problems with the server hosting City’s Mailing List Subscription Service. See more

The Standard & Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services has assigned the City of Anacortes its 'AA' standard long-term rating;  See more

One Person Makes a Difference.
If you are interested in volunteering with the City of Anacortes, please contact Cherri Kahns or Shirley Knapp at 299-1950.  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