The Brian Kirk Quintet entertained a Friday afternoon audience gathered at historic Causland Park. Kirk, pictured here, was joined by Steve Alboucq (trumpet); Jon Hamar (bass); Brian Kent (sax) and Chris Morton (piano). What a wonderful start to Labor Day Weekend, and the performance was free, courtesy of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and local […]
Continue Reading »Hundreds of people took advantage of Island Hospital’s “Open House” invitation Thursday. Guests streamed through the hospital’s new addition, with proud administrators and staff serving as tour guides. Here, Director of Human Resources and Strategic Planning Michael Bruggeman demonstrates a patient lift. See www.islandhospital.org for more information about the renovation and expansion project.
Continue Reading »Residents of the Island Hospital District streamed into the new addition to the facility Thursday, taking advantage of an Open House with features ranging from nutritious food treats to guided tours. Work continues on the dramatic expansion and renovation project.
Continue Reading »John Curley and Darrell Benedict of King5 TV’s Evening Magazine are in Anacortes today taping elements of the program for Friday night (August 31). In addition to promotion of the Anacortes Jazz Festival, the program will include a feature on historic Anacortes Marine Supply and Hardware. I caught up with Curley (left) preparing to interview […]
Continue Reading »I treated myself to a hike on Morrison Trail Thursday, dropping down from the hills to the shoreline of Little Cranberry Lake. This “shapely” tree is familiar to hikers on Trail 103 in the city forestlands.
Continue Reading »What a beautiful afternoon for a cruise to the San Juans! I took this photo of the “Gallant Lady” from Curtis Wharf Wednesday afternoon while photographing a stage crew at the site of the 4th Annual Anacortes Jazz Festival, which runs August 31 to September 3. See www.anacortes.org for lineup and ticket prices, or call […]
Continue Reading »Island Explorer3, the newest addition to the Island Adventures fleet, returns to Anacortes after a “watchable wildlife” adventure. Island Adventures and Mystic Sea base their businesses at Cap Sante Boat Haven, near Seafarers’ Memorial Park.
Continue Reading »Tourists by the thousands stream through the Visitor Information Center on the street level of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce building at 9th and Commercial Avenue. This year has been dubbed “the Year of the Salmon,” as evidenced by the Bill Mitchell mural mounted on the south wall of the building. Walk around town and […]
Continue Reading »Spill response crews from Shell Puget Sound Refinery conducted an oil spill response exercise Tuesday morning, combining staff and vessels from the Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC). MSRC is an independent, non-profit, national spill response company dedicated to rapid response. Several of their response vessels are located at Cap Sante Boat Haven in Anacortes. This […]
Continue Reading »Some look at a person without companionship and think “lonely.” I believe solitude is healthy, if “taken in moderation.” If a bit of down time is your goal, Cap Sante is a great little spot to gaze out upon our corner of the world. Other great getaways in the neighborhood include Mt. Erie, the “Loop […]
Continue Reading »If this image appears to be “smoky,” it’s because it is. Teamwork – and delicious ingredients – are the keys to success at the annual Anacortes Eagles Barbecue in downtown Anacortes. The barbecue, situated at 7th and “Q” Avenue, features Alaskan King Salmon, ribs and chicken, plus tasty side dishes and home-baked pies. Lines form […]
Continue Reading »Cap Sante is always a beautiful vantage point to look down on the city, but it is particularly inviting this time of year, as evidenced by this evening image. Good weather brings people, who in turn attract seagulls in search of snacks. More than one of my photographs included friendly gulls sweeping past … probably […]
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