Anacortes Sister Cities Association (ASCA) Doyle Geer Golf Tournament June 22, at Similk Beach Gold Course in Anacortes. Registration at 7 am Click here for more information  See more

Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) gave a special presentation for elected officials on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, “Getting Ready for your City’s GMA Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update." The presenter was Joseph Tovar. " Click here to view the video presentation. See more

The City of Anacortes is hosting a Public Works Open House on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. at our award winning Wastewater Treatment Plant at 500 T Avenue. This event will provide an opportunity for the community to see firsthand the systems and equipment which maintain the outstanding quality of life that we enjoy in Anacortes!  See more

Art Dash- July 27, 2013 CLICK HERE to sign up today.  See more

Mayor Maxwell presented his State of the City on February 14, 2013. Click on links to view speech or his Power Point PresentationSee more

Anacortes City Council got an update on the new Skagit County jail facility discussion at its January 28 meeting. Existing jail was built in 1984 to house 83 inmates. It now houses about 205 in custody with a total population of 250, which includes offenders out on alternatives like electronic home monitoring and work crews. “Overcrowding is the big presenting issue.” Each week the jail turns away up to 85 people because of space issues. To view the presentation given by Marc Estvold and Susan Musselman Click here  See more

Service clubs offering scholarships are encouraged to provide the City of Anacortes with a link to their materials to be included on the City’s government access channel. Please email Nathan Melendez at nathanm@cityofanacortes.org with the website link. See more

City of Anacortes asks citizens for patience during learning curve for new intersection channelization at 32nd and M Avenue. There is some confusion regarding the new traffic signs at the intersection of 32nd and M Avenue. The pedestrian enhancement, in an effort to accentuate pedestrian safety, placed new signage that although is industry standard and common in other cities, is new to Anacortes. See more

To view Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer's presentation on Anacortes water Click here for presentation  See more

The Anacortes Museum has just launched its redesigned website, now linked to a searchable database of over 18,000 Anacortes Museum photographs and artifacts.  See more

Click here to view Mayor Maxwell's Budget Message See more

Cascade Natural Gas is undergoing a large pipe replacement maintenance project in the old town section of Anacortes. Click here to view a map of the project  See more

There are many taxing districts that affect your overall property taxes, and many departments that your city taxes support.  See more

Oline reservations are available for Washington Park and parks and recreation programs. To make an online reservation CLICK HERE See more

The City of Anacortes is proud to be a recycling city. In an effort to spread the word about recycling our public works department holds an annual contest to look for new slogans and artwork that show the benefits of recycling for this great community that we live in.  See more

Register your phone numbers and email addresses with the new community notification system (MyStateUSA.) This FREE service allows residents of Skagit County and individuals who work there to receive alerts about emergencies.Click here for more information See more

Effective January 1, 2012 Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) will maintain the City of Anacortes Public Works Small Works and Consultant Rosters. See Notice to Small Works Roster Applicants  See more

The City of Anacortes Water Treatment Plant, which supplies drinking water to 56,000 customers, has become the first municipal work site in Washington state to participate in the Safety Through Achieving Recognition Together (START) program.  See more

The City is pleased to announce that City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and the Anacortes Public Access Channel 10 Information Guide is available in the form of streaming video on the City’s website.  See more

The Anacortes Public Library accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.  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