In the News
Race Week Pacific NW sets sail
Docks were bustling early this morning as crews made ready for Day One of Race Week Pacific Northwest 2021. Hosting this year’s event is the Port of Anacortes, Cap Sante Marina.
Saturday buzz
A number of factors including sunshine and a pent-up desire to gather in groups once again have breathed new life into communities including Anacortes. Businesses were busy up and down Commercial Avenue, with activity spilling over the The Depot and Cap Sante Marina neighborhoods as well. Featured here are a few examples of that activity, […]
Feathered friends, Fidalgo neighbors
Hikes/walks provide exercise, relief from “incarceration” … and an opportunity to meet neighbors of the feathered variety. Some of these birds are more cooperative than others. The flicker is elusive, and the kill deer combines speed and camouflage to make things challenging. Always fun to come away with a photo or two.
Classic 1924 firetruck on the road
What an exciting surprise this morning to find this classic beauty motoring north on Commercial Avenue. By the time I turned around these gents were in front of City Hall. This is a 1924 American LaFrance, restored over years by a dedicated team of volunteers. Hoping to get details on the fact that she’s up […]
Flag Day, USA
When the American Revolution broke out in 1775, the colonists weren’t fighting united under a single flag. Instead, most regiments participating in the war for independence against the British fought under their own flags. In June of 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army. On June 14, 1777, the […]
Mallards at Weaverling
I paused on my morning walk at Weaverling to photograph a handful of beautiful mallards. Also in the mix were red wing blackbirds. Fidalgo Bay Resort, Tommy Thompson Trail.
Groundbreaking for affordable housing
This Wednesday evening “block party” drew an colorful crowd, including elected leaders from local, county and state levels. Anacortes Family Center (AFC) Director Dustin Johnson, staff and board members hosted a groundbreaking event to kick off construction of a new affordable housing unit just to the south of existing apartments. “Landing Apartments” will feature studio, […]
A tribute to Lee Dawes: 1929-2021
This is a memorial tribute to Lee Dawes, an undeniable presence over the years as cannoneer at many community events including the Anacortes Waterfront Festival. Lee, who was preceded in death by his wife Betty (2019), died in Anacortes at the age of 92 on May 27, 2021. The U.S. Air Force veteran worked […]
Aktion Club boosts Meals on Wheels
Impressive! A total of $16,466 raised this year by Anacortes Kiwanis Aktion Club members pushed the group’s total donations for the 10 years of collecting for Meals on Wheels to $107,000! The three Aktion Club members who joined the $1,000+ Club this year are (r. to l.) Curt Johnson, Laurie Mueller and Sonja Erlandson. “March […]
Wildflowers of Fidalgo
A few photos of beautiful wildflowers growing along a south Fidalgo bluff trail.
Trail fix under way, ADA accessible
A repair and resurfacing project is under way in the dunes area of Deception Pass State Park near Cranberry Lake. The ADA trail was no longer accessible to wheelchairs, with tree roots pushing up through the asphalt. During the closure, old asphalt will be removed, with new gravel placed and fresh paving installed. A wonderful […]
Bridge work continues at Pass
With bridge access from above severely limited due to the ongoing painting project, I opted to walk up from North Beach. It is fascinating to see the network of brackets, cables, chainlink and “curtains” put into place for bridge repairs and paint prep workers. Much activity has now moved south from Canoe Pass Bridge on […]
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