Photos by Tag: Anacortes

March 17th, 2024

Perfect parking spot

Tanker “Polar Enterprise,” Mt. Baker, as viewed from Cap Sante.

March 15th, 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 6th, 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 […]

February 25th, 2024

Heron fly-by

Great blue heron heads from shore to trees at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) near the state ferry terminal in west Anacortes.

February 16th, 2024

Walking the dog, Northwest style

Just another sunny day in Anacortes! Pictured here are three dog walkers on the dock at Seafarers’ Memorial Park. Visible in the distance are a Foss tug and majestic Mt. Baker.

February 5th, 2024

Maritime art: 2010

I love this compass rose inlay on the main deck at Cap Sante Marina. This image was taken in the fall of 2010.

February 1st, 2024

Ferry in winter light

Washington State ferry Issaquah arrives back in Anacortes after an island run.

January 20th, 2024

‘Old Ironsides’ once visited Anacortes: 1933

Few people know that the community of Anacortes was once honored with a 5-day visit by U.S. Frigate Constitution, affectionately referred to as “Old Ironsides.” The masted vessel dropped anchor in Anacortes in 1933 during a rare Pacific Coast tour. A program from the event includes a note from Chamber of Anacortes President Ed Schwartz. […]

January 20th, 2024

Port publishes 2023 financial data

The Port of Anacortes recently published statistics from 2023 activities. Last year there were 304,458 metric tons of products moved over Port docks. Jobs on Port property total 1,100. Click here for a copy of the Port’s 2024 budget document, which includes a report from Commission President Bonnie Bowers. (Photo of ship being loaded with […]

January 13th, 2024

Contemplation

I call this image “Contemplation.” Take a close look and you will see why. Viewpoint: Mt. Erie on Fidalgo Island.

January 12th, 2024

Showing off new snowcap

Fresh snow, blue skies. A crisp beautiful day in Anacortes. Temperature 19 degrees at 3:45 this afternoon.

January 10th, 2024

Superstars of local economy

Since they began operations in 1955 (Shell) and 1958 (Texaco), the two refineries on March’s Point in Anacortes have been vital contributors to the local culture and economy. According to an economic impact study published by Western Washington University in 2019, the two refineries employ 841 workers with an average wage of $140,000. They also […]

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