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Schoenberg 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.
The wheels on the bus
With a baby in the family the song “Wheels on the bus” comes into my head often. On this morning I watched as a school bus headed across Deception Pass Bridge toward Skagit County. Gives the expression “field trip” a whole new meaning.
Sails on the water
Wednesday evening, sailboat race on Fidalgo Bay.
T Bailey puts finishing touches on tanks
The Port of Anacortes and T-Bailey are working together as the Anacortes manufacturer builds five large tanks for a customer in Alaska. All transports have been completed, and fabrication is officially wrapped. Crews are now finishing paint and insulation ahead of a June 19-20 load out, when the tanks will be loaded onto a barge […]
Seahawk nest in lights
A Seahawk, otherwise known as an osprey, scans the world below from a huge nest built among the lights at a downtown Anacortes baseball field.
Rosario tide pools beckon
Extreme low tides brought more visitors than usual this week to Rosario Beach and its popular tide pool walk. Deception Pass State Park volunteers stand by with information. “Stay on the yellow ropeline, please.” It is not uncommon to see schoolchildren on a visit, the kind Northwest memories are made of.
Splash of color Rosario Head
Yellow flowers bloom in the rocky top of Rosario Head on south Fidalgo Island. Looking toward Bowman Bay and out to the San Juan Islands.
Memorial Day in Anacortes
Among Memorial Day events in Anacortes this year was a committal service for the late Walter “Wally” Garland, a U.S. Army veteran who passed away in March of this year. For many years Garland led American Legion Post 13 Memorial Day events. This year his widow, Theresa, led events at Grandview and Fernhill before a […]
AHS baseball notches two wins
Two big wins for Anacortes Seahawks baseball on their quest for state 2A championship. Their first Saturday win was a 9-7 victory over Aberdeen at state regionals, Daniels Field. Wes Green hit a 3-run homer in the second inning. 7 hits each team. In the second game the No. 1 seed Seahawks defeated North Kitsap […]
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