In the News
August 4, 2022New look almost daily
Exterior finish work continues at the Commercial Avenue site of what will ultimately become a mixed-use building with apartments and office space, including the Anacortes office of Kelli Lang Re/Max Gateway, project owner. This site was once the home of Pilgrim Congregational Church, built in 1926 and demolished in 2021. Among many structural issues were […]
Right on cue: Arts Festival!
Here it comes! Anacortes Arts Festival, with something for everyone, from art to food and music. Opens Friday, the 5th, runs through Sunday. Click here to visit the festival website.
Gallery hosts 7th annual “Little Gems” show
Scott Milo Gallery in downtown Anacortes will host the 7th Annual “Little Gems” Small Works Show featuring Plein Air Washington artists August 5 – 27, 2022. The show features 72 small works by Plein Air Washington members. The group offers many styles and mediums. Paul Kratter is the juror for the awards. Also on display […]
Anders Men take to the sky
Heritage Flight Museum was founded in 1996 by William “Bill” and Valerie Anders. The museum’s vintage aircraft collection began with the P-51 Mustang “Val-Halla” and has steadily grown. In 2014, HFM moved to Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington, Washington. The museum currently houses 15 aircraft, several antique military vehicles, a library and many artifacts donated […]
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Looking Back
July 26, 2022Downtown arch May 2005
Superstructure of Downtown Anacortes Arch, Spring 2005.
Samish Elder Laura Edwards: 1983
This portrait was taken on September 24, 1983 at the dedication ceremony of the “Maiden of Deception Pass” story pole at Rosario Beach. I was commissioned by tribal leader Ken Hansen of Anacortes to photograph the event, attended by several dozen Samish tribal members including elder Laura Edwards. According to Leslie Eastwood, “Laura was the […]
Shell announces Anacortes decision: July 1953
It was 69 years ago next month that Shell Oil Company announced it would build a $75 million refinery in Anacortes. The decision represented a critical shot in the arm to the local economy, winning enthusiastic response from community leaders and citizens. A second refinery built by Texaco, followed with March’s Point operations beginning in […]
Majestic expansion past: 2013
Heavy equipment operators do their thing on the property lying between the Majestic Inn & Spa courtyard and the site of the inn’s new, 30-room addition. It’s fun to have such a high visibility construction project in town, and the added rooms will be a community asset. (Note: Yet another expansion to this downtown hotel […]
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