Anacortes Today Blog

May 2, 2013

Hospital extends party invite

Seems like only yesterday! Join Island Hospital in celebration of its 50th anniversary for a free community health fair for the entire family on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the hospital campus just west of … Continue reading

April 23, 2013

Brodniak Award goes to Simensen

Music teacher Ian Simensen has been named to receive the Walter A. Brodniak Award, given each spring to a student, faculty member, administrator, school director, community member or community organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural arts … Continue reading

April 9, 2013

Regatta up close and personal

Anacortes photographer Del Zane contributed his talents to the 2013 Tulip Festival Regatta last weekend, putting together an impressive collection of images captured “up close and personal” from a chase boat hosted by the Anacortes Yacht Club. For more images, … Continue reading

March 31, 2013

Derby winners awarded today

As of 12:45 p.m. Sunday, these were the top fish on display at the Anacortes Salmon Derby: Scott Fowler, 21.52 lbs; Rich Olson, 19.42 lbs; Jay Murphy, 19.10 lbs. Ceremony this afternoon in the big tent at Cap Sante Marina.  

March 28, 2013

Brave little tulip

Undeterred by the shy nature of her countless garden friends, one brave little Skagit Valley tulip burst forth in color this week, catching the eyes of Anacortes photographers Kirk and Mary Kennedy.

March 20, 2013

Equinox sunset

Photographer Del Zane of Anacortes tagged a recent collection of his photographs: “Spectacular Equinox Sunset at Deception Pass Bridge.” I have to agree. They are spectacular! Thanks for sharing, Del. To see more Zane images, go to www.delzane.com.

February 6, 2013

Smiles of joy

Among countless photos taken during the February 4 parade for 6-year-old Madelyn Kuhnlein is this mother/daughter classic by Chris Terrell, publisher of Anacortes Magazine. On February 1 Madelyn had her last chemo treatment for leukemia. A downtown parade was held … Continue reading

February 5, 2013

Snowy owl

Photographer friend Sandra Crouch captured this beautiful portrait on some recently cleared DNR land south of Larabee State Park. Her research identified the bird as a female snowy owl (banding on the body). The male is almost pure white. Thanks … Continue reading

January 5, 2013

Edison eagles

Anacortes friends Kirk and Mary Kennedy took advantage of sunshine the other day for an Edison excursion rich with opportunity for eagle photos. As avid photographer Kirk noted, you can certainly head upriver at this time of year to see … Continue reading

January 4, 2013

Community servant

Belated congratulations to my friend Chris Terrell, honored recently by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce with its annual Community Service Award. Chris is owner of How It Works and is publisher of Anacortes Magazine. He also owns two kennels. In … Continue reading

January 2, 2013

Amazing Anacortes video

http://www.anacortes.org/ Go to the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce website, lower right hand corner, to watch the new promotional video produced by the Chamber Marketing and Promotions group. Among “stars” in this production are Anacortes High School teacher Jim Thompson and … Continue reading

December 9, 2012

Virtual winter

Friend Del Zane had some fun in his “virtual darkroom” with an image he shot last summer, applying effects that seem to illustrate a “winter in Anacortes” scene. See more of Del’s work at Delzane.com.  

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