In the News

March 24, 2024

North Beach access re-opens

After a long winter season of limited access, the road and parking lot at Little North Beach are open again in Deception Pass State Park. Put his magnificent corner of the Northwest on your “to do” list immediately.

March 22, 2024

Viking boatbuilder launches a beauty

Renowned Fidalgo Island boat builder Jay Smith gathered with crew and admirers Thursday to launch a new 56-foot long ship at Skyline Marina. As you might expect, the launch drew quite a crowd. See video below. Click here for more information.

March 21, 2024

First Friday Artwalk, April 5

Join the First Friday Artwalk in Anacortes on Friday, April 5, from 6 – 8 p.m. Artwalk participants include: 419 Commercial Ave., The Majestic Inn and Spa The Majestic Inn and Spa is showcasing Trish Harding of Bellingham. Harding grew up living on Lane Spit Lummi Island in a cabin where her yard was sand […]

March 20, 2024

Shoreline walk, Mt. Baker backdrop

A shoreline walk on the west side of Anacortes is even more gratifying when shared with friends.

March 17, 2024

Framed by industry

Majestic Mt. Baker, as framed between crane and scaffolding at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) on the Anacortes waterfront.

March 15, 2024

At long last! R Avenue re-opens

It will be a red letter day in Anacortes today (Friday, March 15) as R Avenue will be re-opened after several months of upgrades including a roundabout and curbs/gutters/sidewalks at several intersections. This exhaustive project started in early November of 2023, pushing traffic onto Commercial Avenue and other already-busy streets.

March 12, 2024

State ferry Samish to the rescue

Great job to the crew of the Washngton State Ferry Samish, who assisted in the rescue of six people and two dogs last weekend by Thatcher Pass. According to WSF, “Gale force winds had sent a wave over the bow of the distressed vessel, smashing the windshield, filling the cabin with water, and making the […]

March 6, 2024

Marked drop in new housing in 2023

Even though city residents observed a notable level of new housing construction in 2023, statistics from the City of Anacortes report there was actually a sharp drop in the number of new housing permits. There was a total of just 36 new housing permits issued last year, compared to 134 in 2022. Much of the […]

March 1, 2024

Friday loss takes Hawks out of state tourney

The Anacortes Seahawks lost to Prosser Mustangs Friday afternoon, 61-53, in a loser out game at the state 2A boys basketball tournament in Yakima. A scoring drought for our boys cost the Hawks in the 4th quarter. Kudos to Seahawks players and coaches for a great season with a young team! Can’t wait for year!

February 28, 2024

AHS boys basketball wins big

After a rousing community sendoff Tuesday morning, the Anacortes High School boys basketball team traveled to Yakima, moving on to the next level Wednesday night with a decisive 69-56 victory over Columbia River at the SunDome. Tonight, 7:15 at the SunDome, Anacortes (21-6) takes on North Kitsap (20-4). As always, the state tournament has drawn […]

February 25, 2024

Cooper’s hawk on Fidalgo

Hawks are amazing. Deadly to their prey. Cooper’s hawk in a tree perch, Fidalgo Island.

February 23, 2024

Gold on blue, Fidalgo Bay

I invested some time with this goldeneye duck Thursday as he paddled the north side of the Fidalgo Bay trestle looking to go south. He eventually crossed under to join a couple of friends. A beautiful bird.

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