In the News

December 25, 2020

Duck pond snapshots

I didn’t even have to leave city limits Thursday to enjoy time with a mix of ducks on a reed-rimmed pond. Beautiful birds.

December 23, 2020

Escape to tranquil lake

This fly fisherman took advantage of beautiful weather Tuesday to load up his gear and spend some quality time on tranquil Pass Lake on the south end of Fidalgo Island. No motors, so he provided his own paddle power from the launch.

December 21, 2020

Scott Milo Gallery features Saia landscapes

A Scott Milo Gallery show with landscapes in richly, intense pastel by Teresa Saia of Whidbey Island continues through January 26, 2021. Saia presents her bold jewel tone palette to fill the gallery with images of the Northwest and a few from Paris! Also showing: still life photographs by Randy Dana, a new style of […]

December 20, 2020

‘Fidalgo Holds Our Hearts’

Tomorrow, December 21, is the first day of winter. I celebrated “Winter’s Eve” with a rain-free walk at the Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP). I enjoyed sightings of an eagle, herons, wigeons, wrens and ducks. The message from Don & Reanne Hemingway Douglas on a small, water-filled plaque captured my sentiments: “Fidalgo Island Holds Our […]

December 18, 2020

Petrich elected Port board president

Port of Anacortes District 2 Commissioner Jon Petrich will preside over board sessions in 2021 as he was elected President during the Port’s December 17 virtual meeting. Also elected for 2021 were District 4 Commissioner Bonnie Bowers, Vice President; District 3 Commissioner Joe Verdoes, Secretary. In addition, Port Commissioner Kathy Pittis was re-appointed to the […]

December 17, 2020

Doing battle with invasive plants

I entered a war zone Thursday afternoon when I encountered a four-person team at Deception Pass State Park, West Beach dune area. These members of the Washington Conservation Corps have been working all week at the park, pulling out invasive species in the dune/forest area east of Cranberry Lake. Among non-native plants on the hit […]

December 16, 2020

‘Cohousing’ project under way on D Avenue

Groundwork has begun on “Skagit Commons” on 4 acres near the intersection of D Avenue and 37th Street. The project website reads in part: “Households have independent incomes and private lives, but neighbors collaboratively plan and manage community activities and shared spaces. The legal structure is typically an HOA, Condo Association, or Housing Cooperative. Community […]

December 14, 2020

Infrastructure work at apartment complex

Cement truck and construction crews at work Monday morning at the site of a 5-story apartment complex located behind Starbucks at the intersection of 18th and “O” Avenue.

December 14, 2020

Along the way: Tommy Thompson Trail

Even on a fog-shrouded morning there are things to see along the Tommy Thompson Trail on Fidalgo Bay, Anacortes.

December 13, 2020

Tiny surprise at bayside

I was on a walk on Tommy Thompson Trail, Fidalgo Bay behind me, when I noticed many small birds flitting about in trees and bushes beside me. I tried to locate a bird to focus on … when I spotted directly in front of me the familiar “hovering” motion of a hummingbird! This little guy […]

December 12, 2020

Misty morning in paradise

As it turns out, the sun burned through early morning fog to present yet another beautiful fall day on Fidalgo Island. That does not mean my early Saturday walk was without rewards. Morning mist provided special lighting and circumstances including a bald eagle working on its nest. Tommy Thompson Trail is a great choice any […]

December 10, 2020

Wet walk in Sharpe Park

This post is dedicated to the three couples, two singles, mother and child that I encountered Wednesday afternoon on a damp but delightful romp through Sharpe Park on Fidalgo’s western shore. Hearty souls, all! The sun broke out after morning rain, illuminating forest floor and paths and “spotlighting” flora including a variety of mushrooms. Some […]

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