Once again this year, students at Anacortes Middle School sponsored a tribute to U.S. military veterans in anticipation of Veterans Day. It is impressive, heartwarming to see dozens of photos displayed in this collection of tribute posters. Great job, AMS! And thank you, veterans, one and all! (Note: The Port of Anacortes will host a […]
After a few weeks of maintenance and repair work at Dakota Creek Industries, the state ferry “Yakima” was returned to service Monday, October 30. This ferry serves on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands run. (Photo: Yakima in foreground, Chelan on right)
The W.T Preston on “R” Avenue has “gone into hibernation” until March of next year. Still open to the public is the Maritime Heritage Center located between the Preston and the Depot. The Maritime Heritage Center is open Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is […]
The Downtown Anacortes Alliance was recently “crowned” by the state Main Street Program with the Outstanding Promotional Event Award for its “Whale of a Sale” event. The Washington State Main Street Program helps communities revitalize the economy, appearance, and image of their downtown districts. The Washington State Main Street Program encompasses a network of more […]
The public is invited to attend the First Friday Artwalk on Friday, November 3 from 6 p.m. – 8.p.m. Included on the walk are: 404 Commercial Ave., MoonWater Arts Stop by MoonWater Arts & Joanie Schwartz Glass to experience a curated line of hand created wares from local and national artists, mostly women. Joanie Schwartz […]
Mt. Baker boasts a new layer of snow. As viewed from March’s Point on Fidalgo Island.
State ferry “Kitsap” turns into Ship Harbor in Anacortes, colorful deciduous leaves accenting the lower frame of this fall portrait.
Washington State Ferries (WSF) spokesman Justin Fujioka reports that ferry “Chelan” repairs are complete and the vessel returned to service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route last Friday. The Chelan was at an Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility before moving back to Anacortes last Thursday. WSF is still weeks, if not months, away from completing an […]
Blues and grays, incredible feather patterns, impressive wingspan … the Great Blue Heron is always a fascinating subject for the Northwest photographer. These photos were taken as this heron moved from position to position searching for food in the waters of an Anacortes beach.
In addition to parades and regular visits to schools, Anacortes Fire Department community outreach includes an annual Open House at the main fire station one block off Commercial Avenue. Activities at the weekend event are tilted in favor of young guests, with features ranging from ladder truck demonstrations to bouncy house and Fire Safety House. […]
I love this duck. The American wigeon, beautifully colored and quite social. They love to forage on the shoreline. I look forward to seeing/hearing them over the coming months.
It’s just a matter of weeks now until the re-opening of the Ben Root Skateboard Park in Anacortes. Another feature of the renovated park will be a pump track for bikes. Pictured here are park construction workers doing brief test runs on the new surfaces.