In the News

May 20, 2023

Boat & Yacht Show leads the way

Docks and uplands are busy at Cap Sante Marina as the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show enters its final day (Saturday, May 20). Sunshine and events such as this one promise to make Anacortes a popular destination this spring and summer. Many at this week’s boating event are spilling into town for shopping and dining. […]

May 17, 2023

Boat Show at Cap Sante Marina

With boats in place, colorful banners flying and temporary tents set up, preparations are almost complete for this week’s Anacortes Yacht & Boat Show at Cap Sante Marina. May 18-20. The show features PassageMaker Trawlerfest. See anacortesyachtandboatshow.com for details.

May 13, 2023

Marina activity level grows

Seasonal welcome banners are up at Cap Sante Marina, where the year-round level of activity grows to a peak. Saturday brought hundreds to the marina and Seafarers’ Memorial Park next door for the annual “Small Boat Messabout.”

May 10, 2023

Changes at iconic lake store

The clock ticks down on re-opening of the iconic store at Lake Erie. The former Lake Erie Grocery has become Lake Erie Coffee & Mercantile. In addition to changes in the business, improvements have been made to the lakeside resort area. For details from Facebook, Click here.

May 3, 2023

Raptors over the beach

Raptor trifecta. Within a 15-minute stretch today at Ship Harbor I photographed an eagle, an osprey and a hawk.

April 29, 2023

Celebrating sun on surf

A windsurfer sweeps low to the water on a pass close to Bay View beach. Among surfers were Matt Weaver and Jason Hogge of Anacortes. More photos to come…

April 27, 2023

No Sidney ferry ‘unacceptable’

On February 28 State Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Rep. Debra Lekanoff of the 40th Legislative District released the following statement: “Today, the Washington State Ferry Service announced that due to vessel capacity limitations, they are unlikely to resume the Anacortes to Sidney, B.C. service until 2030. “To say we are extremely disappointed […]

April 25, 2023

Couples enjoy nature

I was hardly alone on my Monday afternoon adventure to Rosario Head and Bowman Bay. There were a number of small groups and couples enjoying the beauty of this area under sunny skies. One couple from Bellingham sat with their dog, looking south in hopes of seeing aircraft from NAS Whidbey. Others enjoyed exploration in […]

April 24, 2023

Sun and tide

Tide is out … and so is the sun! Ship Harbor in Anacortes, Monday afternoon.

April 21, 2023

Women painters in May

Scott Milo Gallery welcomes back members of the Women Painters of Washington Show featuring more than 50 juried paintings for the month of May. The artists bring a great selection of mediums and subject matter. Many artists are from the greater Seattle area and others from various cities across the state. Artists will be on […]

April 18, 2023

Big sky Anacortes

View from Ship Harbor beach looking east, Tuesday morning.

April 16, 2023

Central Whidbey’s Fort Casey

Whether it’s a day trip or a camping adventure you are contemplating, Fort Casey on Central Whidbey Island is a great destination. Among features at the one-time U.S. Army installation are gun batteries, observation towers and the iconic Admiralty Head Lighthouse.

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