In the News
June 23, 2025Schoenberg oils at Scott Milo Gallery
From June 6 to July 28 at Scott Milo Gallery, Cathy Schoenberg of Anacortes presents an entirely new series of oils paintings featuring some of her favorite cats among her favorite home furnishings. This new style is colorful, fun and leads you to create your own story about the setting. Also showing are landscape oils […]
A look back at Anacortes Railway: 1986
By Steve Berentson, Fall 1986, Shell Refinery newsletter Tommy Thompson has always had a clear sense of goals, a character trait that sets him apart from countless thousands who agonize over their futures. What clearly sets Tommy apart, however, is the 18-inch gauge Anacortes Railway, a unique steam powered train that has finally found a […]
Native son Tom Brooks passes away
Beloved family doctor, military veteran and Anacortes community leader Dr. Tom Brooks passed away on June 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held on June 28, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Anacortes. His obituary follows: Thomas Pidduck Brooks was born on February 20, 1926, in Anacortes, Washington, to Samuel Gordon Brooks and […]
Waterfront Festival wows crowds
It was a beautiful “Chamber of Commerce” weekend in Anacortes with two blue-sky days for the annual Waterfront Festival at Cap Sante Marina in downtown Anacortes. Kudos to all, including event host Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Anacortes and sponsors including HF Sinclair Refinery.
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Looking Back
June 23, 2025Uncle Sam: Harry Dawson 2018
This photo is from the 4th of July, 2018, when Anacortes residents gathered for celebration on Commercial Avenue included “Uncle Sam” Harry Dawson (right). Dawson, a long-time science and marine biology teacher at Anacortes High School, passed away in April 2025. Among those also pictured here is Mae-Louise Dopps, affectionately known as “the hat lady.”
Fishing vessels: September 2004
Fishing boats, including the “Oregon,” tied up on Guemes Channel next door to historic Port of Anacortes Curtis Wharf.
Canoe Journey: July 2005
Wow, it’s been 20 years. Photos from Canoe Journey, July 2005. Landing at Samish community facility, Fidalgo Resort, Fidalgo Island.
Fog fade
Deception Pass Bridge as viewed from Pass Island, August 2004.
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