In the News
Butterfly, berries & more
I love surprises on my walks. On this one, walking a city street that becomes more of a country road, I encountered a beautiful butterfly, a hummingbird, a quail and seasonal plants. And sun gave way to rainclouds…
Fidalgo flora, Little Cranberry
Trees and flora, Little Cranberry Lake in Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL).
Works resumes at Deception Pass Bridge
Painting and special repair work has resumed on Deception Pass Bridge. The two-year project had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Department of Transportation reports that travelers should plan for limited parking along SR 20 and sidewalk closures. More parking, with short hikes to the bridge, will be available within Deception Pass […]
Knorr named 2020 Brodniak Award winner
Mentor, supporter, leader, and friend. These are a few of the words that colleagues have used to describe Bob Knorr, 2020 recipient of the Walter A. Brodniak Award for Cultural Arts Education. Knorr was recognized for championing the arts for all kids in his 40-plus year career with the Anacortes School District. Knorr has served […]
Star of ‘working waterfront’
Jobs! The yard is full, activity is brisk at Dakota Creek Industries in downtown Anacortes.
Wellness center expansion continues
Work continues at the didgwalic Wellness Center, a community health center established by the Swinomish Tribe to combat the opioid epidemic in Skagit County and the surrounding area. The March’s Point facility is described as “a comprehensive treatment facility, providing counseling, support groups, medication assisted therapy, general primary care, screening, and more. The staff at […]
Cranberry Lake & environs
Typically Cranberry Lake at Deception Pass Park is crazy busy at this time of year. Given COVID-19 restrictions, however, most activity has taken place on weekends. Regardless, an early morning visit to this beautiful corner of our awesome neighborhood park yields greater opportunity for a peaceful walk. There is much to enjoy.
Beach bunnies
Prominent during this morning’s “wildlife on parade” adventure at Ship Harbor were the bunnies. They included skittish bunnies on the edge of cover, some literally crossing paths with me, one taking a bath in the sand and one tiny bunny nibbling on tender grass from the edge of a beach log. Oh, and then there […]
Morning scenes at Ship Harbor
Always a great idea to start the day in one of this community’s natural areas. Today, Ship Harbor, beach and wetlands. I was pleased to encounter a couple of new feathered friends.
Beautiful morning at Bay View’s Breazeale Center
I visited “sister city” Bay View today, across Padilla Bay from Fidalgo Island. Although the Breazeale Interpretive Center is closed right now due to the pandemic, its three trails are open. This facility, popular among students of all ages, is managed by the state Department of Ecology. It is located about one-quarter mile from the […]
Flower baskets beautify city
By this weekend the community of Anacortes will be even more beautiful than it already is, thanks to the effort of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, the City of Anacortes and a team of volunteers. On Friday this crew installed beautiful hanging baskets on Commercial Avenue. With the trees and floral contributions of store owners […]
Class of 2020 faces on the street
Up and down this community’s main drag, banners such as these have been posted in honor of the Anacortes High School Class of 2020. Pictured here on a pole near the Commercial Avenue roundabout are Trevor Beaner, Lorenzo Adams, Cameron Berg and Anderson. Another down the street includes Drew Monson, Kaitlin McLaughlin, Jack Murphy, Quinn […]
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