https://www.goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=anacortes/news/business&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc www.goskagit.com - RSS Results in section(s) anacortes/news/business only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.84.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 ANACORTES — Downtown Anacortes has created a vibrant and collaborative environment among its shops and community and the goal is to expand that feeling into 2025. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9e2baaaa-c9f8-11ef-8a93-cfc87cd88dab https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/downtown-anacortes-looks-forward-to-a-vibrant-2025/article_9e2baaaa-c9f8-11ef-8a93-cfc87cd88dab.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING Sometimes the best gift isn’t one that comes in a neatly wrapped box. Sometimes it’s memories yet to be made or a new experience. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9a8fc5c0-bca6-11ef-ad2a-43676ed8231c https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/shop-local-give-the-gift-of-a-new-experience-this-holiday-season/article_9a8fc5c0-bca6-11ef-ad2a-43676ed8231c.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING The rising costs of food, rent, gas and other necessities have many people feeling the pinch a little extra this holiday season, leaving them to find creative solutions when searching out the perfect gift. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a5351d3a-b199-11ef-9af2-8b9066fb03a9 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/shop-local-buying-on-a-budget/article_a5351d3a-b199-11ef-9af2-8b9066fb03a9.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING Elf ears, Santa hats and other holiday goods were the forefront of Anacortes' shopping scene on Saturday, Nov. 23 during the Holiday Market and Elves Night Out events. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bd2669a2-a9f2-11ef-8f52-9f03c15c8c45 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/anacortesans-holiday-shop-til-they-drop-over-weekend/article_bd2669a2-a9f2-11ef-8f52-9f03c15c8c45.html CAMERON MARTINEZ @goanacortes Around 100 people gathered at the Fidalgo Bay Resort on Thursday, Nov. 14 for State of the Port Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to hear the Port of Anacortes’ latest updates on economic growth. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:45:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8e9e3936-a608-11ef-953f-0f52a379ea5c https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/economic-updates-given-at-port-luncheon/article_8e9e3936-a608-11ef-953f-0f52a379ea5c.html CAMERON MARTINEZ @goanacortes True North Bakery is bringing its fresh sweet and savory baked goods, as well as its following, to the Port of Skagit. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ce525a40-a69d-11ef-8607-c36311c714f0 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/popular-anacortes-bakery-moves-into-skagit-regional-airport/article_ce525a40-a69d-11ef-8607-c36311c714f0.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING The Anacortes Rotary Club is accepting applications for its 2025 grant awards. Deadline for completed applications is January 15, 2025. The application form may be downloaded from anacortesrotary.org. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ae7969e8-a2ba-11ef-9e52-fb823c833846 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/anacortes-rotary-club-2024-grant-application-deadline-approaches/article_ae7969e8-a2ba-11ef-9e52-fb823c833846.html ANACORTES AMERICAN The holiday season will sparkle to life in downtown Anacortes on Saturday, Nov. 23, as businesses throw open their doors for the second annual Elves Night Out — a free, festive, and fun-filled celebration of all things merry and bright.… Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:49:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/59a01186-a055-11ef-8b99-cb05c9b6009c https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/elves-night-out-returns-to-anacortes/article_59a01186-a055-11ef-8b99-cb05c9b6009c.html ANACORTES AMERICAN The Downtown Anacortes Alliance (DAA) is now a catalyst for bringing state tax dollars back to town. DAA announced that it has just earned full “Community” status with Washington Main Street, a program of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:05:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/17fc1490-8b20-11ef-99e9-1ff799a45460 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/downtown-anacortes-alliance-to-receive-additional-state-funds/article_17fc1490-8b20-11ef-99e9-1ff799a45460.html As the Olson restoration project enters its next step, the community wonders about the future of the historical Marine Supply and Hardware building. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a75cc0b2-42f0-11ef-82d0-ef2a1bff1363 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/housing-project-leaves-future-of-historic-building-uncertain/article_a75cc0b2-42f0-11ef-82d0-ef2a1bff1363.html JAMES MATSON @goanacortes Following a City of Anacortes City Council decision in March to deny changes for a lease agreement between the city and the owner of Anacortes Cinemas, the owner is again seeking lease amendments during a future meeting. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ddc0c43c-3968-11ef-b1b2-af11696574dc https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/anacortes-cinemas-requests-lease-agreement-change-from-city/article_ddc0c43c-3968-11ef-b1b2-af11696574dc.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Submitted by Downtown Anacortes Alliance Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0dffd116-2c89-11ef-9099-479006ee4c3b https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/whale-of-a-sale-returns-to-downtown-anacortes-with-40-local-businesses-june-29/article_0dffd116-2c89-11ef-9099-479006ee4c3b.html Anacortes American For years, Anacortes residents could head down Commercial Avenue to find a "gathering place" known as Johnny Picasso's. There residents found a warm cup of joe and a space to explore their artistry by painting a mug or other pottery. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7ccf354a-2834-11ef-a1e8-7fde2f61c60a https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/arts_and_community/anacortes-artist-resurrects-beloved-gathering-space/article_7ccf354a-2834-11ef-a1e8-7fde2f61c60a.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes The latest chapter of Lake Erie Pit LLC’s quest to obtain a special use permit application for the expansion of the Lake Erie gravel mine has come and gone with another denial by the Skagit County Hearing Examiner on May… Tue, 28 May 2024 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8e463786-1a26-11ef-bedc-b38c4794542c https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/lake-erie-gravel-pit-expansion-permit-denied-by-hearing-examiner/article_8e463786-1a26-11ef-bedc-b38c4794542c.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes The Port of Anacortes is moving forward with the process to find its next executive director and has selected two finalists — Brett Greenwood and Erin Williams — to continue to on-site interviews next week. Fri, 03 May 2024 13:12:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/89e6d766-0989-11ef-841d-fb5635f6e3fc https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/port-of-anacortes-to-hold-executive-director-candidate-open-house-may-7/article_89e6d766-0989-11ef-841d-fb5635f6e3fc.html Following a cyberattack that led to the closure of its casino during the first week of April, the Swinomish Casino & Lodge has reopened, according to a Facebook post on the business' page. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:29:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c52af9c4-0281-11ef-b9e5-138e01260270 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/swinomish-casino-reopens-following-cyberattack-which-sidelined-business-for-weeks/article_c52af9c4-0281-11ef-b9e5-138e01260270.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Local nonprofits celebrated their stewardship of the environment and their impact in the Anacortes community on Saturday during two parades that transformed downtown into an animal kingdom. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d41f987c-019b-11ef-b80d-dbc74e4843e4 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/celebrating-earth-day/article_d41f987c-019b-11ef-b80d-dbc74e4843e4.html ERNIE HAYDEN Special to the Anacortes American You may have driven by the old NAPA store at 2403 Commercial Avenue on Wednesday, April 10, and noticed many busy people around the building and some pop-up canopies. On this day, the Anacortes Food Co-op celebrated its new store… Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8ba2c6d6-f918-11ee-98fc-e3934e3431a2 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/anacortes-food-co-op-celebrates-new-location-with-ribbon-cutting/article_8ba2c6d6-f918-11ee-98fc-e3934e3431a2.html ERNIE HAYDEN Special to the Anacortes American After the closure of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce’s sub-agency, the Anacortes Licensing Office, in January, the Chamber has hired three new licensing office employees who are currently undergoing training at three locations. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b036ca6a-f904-11ee-9206-8bd3524cd651 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/anacortes-licensing-office-hires-three-office-to-reopen-mid-may/article_b036ca6a-f904-11ee-9206-8bd3524cd651.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes The Swinomish Casino & Lodge, a popular Anacortes hotel-casino owned and operated by the tribal community, has been closed since last Friday with technical issues previously cited as the cause. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:18:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2a658af2-f76f-11ee-b51c-afb4b567d44c https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/swinomish-casino-closed-due-to-cybersecurity-incident/article_2a658af2-f76f-11ee-b51c-afb4b567d44c.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Leo Zaza beamed with pride as he was surrounded by supportive members of the Anacortes community during the ribbon cutting ceremony for his business’ newest location on April 5. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:30:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5dcd4778-f674-11ee-b973-2f4a8a77137a https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/american-dreamer---leo-zaza-christens-new-location-with-ribbon-cutting/article_5dcd4778-f674-11ee-b973-2f4a8a77137a.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Legislators from districts across the state were busy during this year’s Washington State Legislative Session, collectively introducing nearly 1,200 bills and sending around 340 bills to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:42:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3b1f2422-e557-11ee-9a34-9f14db85ed21 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/anacortes-state-legislators-share-insights-from-2024-legislative-session/article_3b1f2422-e557-11ee-9a34-9f14db85ed21.html Anacortes American The City of Anacortes City Council voted to deny changes to the Anacortes Cinemas’ lease at their March 25 city council meeting. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/369215d2-eb87-11ee-92b6-4b75df7d35dc https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/city-council-denies-lease-agreement-change-for-anacortes-cinemas/article_369215d2-eb87-11ee-92b6-4b75df7d35dc.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Short-term rentals and housing needs dominated a large share of the City of Anacortes City Council’s March 18 proceedings. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c4fa5dae-e58b-11ee-a369-d327ec7c9c1c https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/city-council-bans-short-term-rentals/article_c4fa5dae-e58b-11ee-a369-d327ec7c9c1c.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Faced with the potential of being bought out by a venture capitalist or hospital, Natural Way Chiropractic’s founder Dr. Eddie Hansen took a different approach compared to most other business owners. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/205f955a-db24-11ee-858f-db3a55a22c6e https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/natural-way-chiropractic-owner-sells-100-of-company-to-his-workers/article_205f955a-db24-11ee-858f-db3a55a22c6e.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes The multi-faceted Emergency Services Project at Island Health is progressing, with construction beginning within the Emergency Department (ED) patient waiting area beginning Monday, March 11. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e19bd8be-dd90-11ee-b151-9fdc55dd0ff7 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/island-health-emergency-department-waiting-room-renovations-begin/article_e19bd8be-dd90-11ee-b151-9fdc55dd0ff7.html The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce is in the process of reopening the Anacortes Vehicle Licensing Office. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7ef6e06e-db1f-11ee-9cdd-cf2174662e5d https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/steps-taken-to-reopen-vehicle-licensing-office/article_7ef6e06e-db1f-11ee-9cdd-cf2174662e5d.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING The halls of the Anacortes High School buzzed with anticipation as the Anacortes and Cap Sante High School Career Fair took place Feb. 14. Banners adorned the walls, each representing a different career path where students can discover, network, learn,… Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:45:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/721fdd5a-d28c-11ee-8ab1-b3763ed49f49 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/ahs-holds-feb-14-career-fair-for-students/article_721fdd5a-d28c-11ee-8ab1-b3763ed49f49.html ANACORTES — The Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County hosted Thursday its annual Economic Forecast Night to highlight work done in 2023 and its new accreditation, and to get a glimpse of what the economy may look like in the… Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e7d4b53e-d020-11ee-b062-47e7c3ecc9c8 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/edasc-hosts-economic-forecast-night-highlights-new-accreditation/article_e7d4b53e-d020-11ee-b062-47e7c3ecc9c8.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING Red and white A-frame signs as far as the eye can see lined Commercial Avenue on Feb. 8 to advertise the 10th Annual Dine and Shop to End Homelessness. The fundraiser, which benefits the Anacortes Family Center, allows the people… Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/43516418-ca93-11ee-98b1-cf7105a47f0b https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/anacortes-family-center-holds-10th-annual-dine-shop/article_43516418-ca93-11ee-98b1-cf7105a47f0b.html CAMERON MARTINEZ @goanacortes The maritime heritage of Anacortes was highlighted on Feb. 12 with a christening ceremony for the new Allison Creek barge built by the local business Dakota Creek Industries Inc. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f520f534-c9ec-11ee-b3bc-3f300350b49f https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/dakota-creek-christens-new-emergency-response-vessel/article_f520f534-c9ec-11ee-b3bc-3f300350b49f.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Small businesses are the backbone of the economy and the holiday season is a busy time for most of them. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f3751586-8e18-11ee-82eb-cbeed9eb4eaf https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/shop-local-women-owned-businesses-gear-up-for-holiday-season/article_f3751586-8e18-11ee-82eb-cbeed9eb4eaf.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING The Downtown Anacortes Alliance invited shoppers to experience an “Elves Night Out” on Saturday, with gift giveaways from local shops, complimentary drinks for the first 200 shoppers and much more to usher in the holiday season. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:25:00 -0800 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5c03fc76-889b-11ee-8b1a-9f92e5a76b88 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/elves-night-out-draws-crowds-downtown/article_5c03fc76-889b-11ee-8b1a-9f92e5a76b88.html Photos by Ernie Hayden The Port of Anacortes Board of Commissioners voted to place Executive Director Dan Worra on paid administrative leave during its Oct. 19 regular meeting. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:22:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4584e006-6f6d-11ee-b740-6f464ef81def https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/port-of-anacortes-executive-director-dan-worra-placed-on-administrative-leave/article_4584e006-6f6d-11ee-b740-6f464ef81def.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes The MJB development project known as Fidalgo Landing is currently in a review phase at the City of Anacortes with a public comment period open until Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9cb03fcc-6d21-11ee-8af1-b39bd38ad5a3 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/fidalgo-landing-public-comment-period-open-through-oct-27/article_9cb03fcc-6d21-11ee-8af1-b39bd38ad5a3.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Island Health will hold a career fair, hosted by Human Resources, on Thursday, Oct. 26 to recruit staff for critical-need positions. The fair will be held in the Fidalgo conference room from 4 — 6 p.m. and will include meet… Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:31:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bdaeb408-63b5-11ee-aaf1-ab719a251685 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/island-health-hosts-career-fair-oct-26/article_bdaeb408-63b5-11ee-aaf1-ab719a251685.html The Skagit County Board of County Commissioners conducted a closed record appeal hearing regarding the permit approval of the Lake Erie Gravel mine pit expansion on Sept. 29. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9616c78e-61f1-11ee-81a6-335cf669553a https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/appeals-to-gravel-pit-expansion-heard-county-to-make-decision-friday/article_9616c78e-61f1-11ee-81a6-335cf669553a.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Kiwanis Thrift Shop on O Avenue will close its doors temporarily on Oct. 7 to finish a remodel of the store, according to a news release. The shop will reopen on Oct. 17. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:16:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9a3881be-5c3c-11ee-a2d0-ab0f9b1504ca https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/kiwanis-thrift-shop-temporarily-closing-until-oct-17-reopening/article_9a3881be-5c3c-11ee-a2d0-ab0f9b1504ca.html Anacortes American It’s hard to escape the whirlwind of headlines surrounding robotics, automation and artificial intelligence these days. With innovations such as OpenAI’s chatGPT3, even writers have questioned their role in the workforce as chatter builds about replacing workers. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c8d41026-5ca8-11ee-949d-ef0a6b2dbedc https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business-owners-finds-robot-can-help-staff-instead-of-replace-them/article_c8d41026-5ca8-11ee-949d-ef0a6b2dbedc.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce is bringing Bier on the Pier back to the Port of Anacortes for the event’s 12th anniversary, beginning on Oct. 6. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ce5df964-5c42-11ee-b1df-a7b546acced6 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/bier-on-the-pier-returning-for-12th-anniversary/article_ce5df964-5c42-11ee-b1df-a7b546acced6.html Anacortes American The Port of Anacortes held a discussion on converting the Port Administrative Office, which is located within the Transit Shed, to maritime use at their Sept. 21 commission meeting. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a5d4fd5e-5c91-11ee-9d32-2f1647aca72f https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/port-of-anacortes-holds-discussion-on-converting-port-office-to-maritime-use/article_a5d4fd5e-5c91-11ee-9d32-2f1647aca72f.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes The Y Kids Early Learning Center at Whitney is closing its doors on Oct. 1 amidst financial woes and staffing issues, according to a statement from Skagit Valley Family YMCA. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fd7b550c-5c8d-11ee-9314-2704f4189ad2 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/y-kids-early-learning-center-to-close-doors-oct-1-amidst-staffing-funding-issues/article_fd7b550c-5c8d-11ee-9314-2704f4189ad2.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Lake Erie Coffee and Mercantile is now under the ownership of Amy Fogle, but she is aiming to provide the same welcoming environment that patrons and members of the community have enjoyed for over 100 years. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/549c038c-4784-11ee-8376-bb8610e63fdb https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/lake-erie-coffee-and-mercantile-new-owner-same-welcoming-environment/article_549c038c-4784-11ee-8376-bb8610e63fdb.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Residents and other guests are invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony for new local business Anacortes Psych & Wellness on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m., according to an Anacortes Chamber of Commerce news release. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1d5950e6-4c11-11ee-8a43-f71f106cfddb https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/anacortes-psych-wellness-opens-sept-7/article_1d5950e6-4c11-11ee-8a43-f71f106cfddb.html Anacortes American The Island Health Board of Commissioners received a finance update from their CFO Julie Stewart at their Aug. 24 board meeting. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:49:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/894d9fba-42a6-11ee-85cf-2b4ea19936ca https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/island-health-board-gets-july-financial-update/article_894d9fba-42a6-11ee-85cf-2b4ea19936ca.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes The Port of Anacortes’ Board of Commissioners heard extensive public comment on commercial maritime operations following noise complaints from some Cap Sante neighbors during their Aug. 17 special commission meeting. Sat, 19 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/959b3f08-3d41-11ee-b55a-a71bf24bf618 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/port-hears-heated-comments-on-maritime-noise-complaints/article_959b3f08-3d41-11ee-b55a-a71bf24bf618.html CALEB SPROUS @goanacortes Refinery workers and family of those who have died in refinery explosions spoke in support of proposed changes to state regulations regarding refinery safety during an emotional public hearing Wednesday. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8573b6a4-3e0f-11ee-9ebe-478584bb9bc6 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/oil-refinery-workers-families-of-those-who-died-in-explosions-support-new-regulations/article_8573b6a4-3e0f-11ee-9ebe-478584bb9bc6.html SKAGIT PUBLISHING A ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the grand opening of Lake Erie Coffee & Mercantile will take place on Aug. 24 at noon, according to an Anacortes Chamber of Commerce news release. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:04:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a766d3be-3d41-11ee-b843-7f5e4f110ec6 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/lake-erie-coffee-mercantile-to-host-ribbon-cutting/article_a766d3be-3d41-11ee-b843-7f5e4f110ec6.html Anacortes American Skagit County businesses have struggled to find employees as the county’s available workforce is still lagging below pre-pandemic levels. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9e2f4406-3220-11ee-8d8c-ffe4fedfa3f9 https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/business/low-unemployment-smaller-workforce-leads-to-hiring-struggles/article_9e2f4406-3220-11ee-8d8c-ffe4fedfa3f9.html Skagit Publishing Washington State Labor and Industries announced last week that the 2023 minimum wage rate will rise to $15.74 per hour — a $1.25 increase over 2022. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:15:00 -0700 http://www.goskagit.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7520e10a-4405-11ed-a1e2-774ba2a29fbc https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/washington-minimum-wage-to-be-15-74/article_7520e10a-4405-11ed-a1e2-774ba2a29fbc.html