In the News

February 3, 2021

Bridge preservation resumes February 8

A new contractor will begin the final phase of critical preservation work on two of Washington’s historic bridges on Monday, Feb. 8. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) signed an agreement with Cekra, Inc. from Wilmington, N.C. to resume sandblasting and painting on the Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges. The multi-year project to […]

February 2, 2021

Carrier Nimitz on way home

After 10 months at sea, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Nimitz is finally coming home. Carrier personnel include aviation squadrons from NAS Whidbey. The Pentagon last month ordered the Nimitz to remain in the Middle East just three days after announcing the ship was returning home. The Defense Department announced Monday that the Nimitz and […]

February 1, 2021

Power vs. precision

During the course of my Monday hike at Deception Pass State Park I gathered a number of photos of damage from a recent windstorm that featured extraordinary high powered gusts. Many trees in the park, some quite large, were scraped, broken and uprooted. With downed trees on my mind, my eye was drawn to exposed […]

January 30, 2021

Golden(eye) hour

Like the white head and tail feathers of a bald eagle, the white markings of the male Common Goldeneye catch the eye. I was fortunate Friday to spot a group of goldeneyes offshore at the Guemes Channel Trail. On the way back to the car they were closer, providing opportunity for photos that illustrate the […]

January 29, 2021

New “A” Dock assembly

American Construction crews continue to assemble elements of the new “A” Dock (commercial dock) at Cap Sante Marina, with a spring completion date anticipated.

January 28, 2021

Wildlife adventure

One place led to the other, and before my Wednesday outing was over I had visited Rosario Head, Bowman Bay and the West Beach Cranberry Lake area of Deception Pass State Park. Had to take some photos of wildlife friends along the way. Hawk and geese surprised me with their patience.

January 27, 2021

Gallery features Currier & Schreivogl

Scott Milo Gallery will spotlight about 40 paintings by Alfred Currier and Anne Schreivogl for a two-month show from February 5-March 29. Currier presents his popular impasto oils using vibrant colors depicting scenes of the Skagit Valley. Schreivogl brings her whimsical themes of birds, pets, animals and a few figures, in addition to her collection […]

January 25, 2021

Colors of the morning

My visit to Ship Harbor yielded photos featuring the beautiful colors of wigeons, finches and a tiny golden-crowned sparrow. Background music was provided by red-winged blackbirds.

January 22, 2021

Dick Nelson: low profile, big impact

Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) co-founder Dick Nelson of Anacortes passed away at his home Thursday, January 21. Today DCI issued the following statement: “It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Dakota Creek’s co-founder Dick Nelson. He passed peacefully yesterday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Dick taught us many things, but […]

January 22, 2021

Fidalgo bays draw admirers

Blue skies have drawing power. Bowman Bay, Rosario Head, beach below. High tides, lots of driftwood. Weekend crowds are growing.

January 21, 2021

‘Hawk patrol’

Often on our drives from Anacortes to/from “the east side” we play a little game we call “Hawk Patrol,” counting hawks as we go. There are many hawks along the Highway 20 corridor, but even more when you travel into Skagit farm areas.

January 19, 2021

Wind damage at park includes large trees

For many, the extraordinary mid-January 2021 windstorm is in the rear view mirror. Not so for many public park crews including those on both sides of the Pass at Deception Pass State Park. A combination of rain-saturated earth and sustained high winds contributed to downed trees, limbs and branches. Winds knocked down trees on both […]

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