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Anacortes Walk with Santa 2025
Santa presided over another Anacortes Lions Christmas parade today, Saturday, Dec. 6. Rain and wind threatened but let up for the morning. It was a beautiful morning, another great community parade. Thanks to all who made this holiday event possible. Follow text for more photos.
Night lights
Lighted arch and holiday decorations greet visitors to downtown Anacortes. Another exciting Christmas season.
A Tour Through Europe
Join Scott Milo Gallery in downtown Anacortes for “A Tour Through Europe” with a collection of more than 70 paintings from eight gallery artists The artists are presenting some of their favorite scenes from all over Europe, including Italy, France, Ireland, Spain, Denmark, England, Finland and Scotland. Our artists include Amanda Houston, Lorna Libert, Susan […]
Imposing bird
Juvenile bald eagle perched on power pole, Bay View area. Dark feathers yet to transition to white.
Girls soccer 3rd in state
Congratulations to the Anacortes High girls soccer team for finishing 3rd in state! The Seahawks defeated the Hockinson High School Hawks today. An exciting season, exciting post season! (Photo courtesy of proud parent Josh Gates)
Elves Night Out 2025
Downtown Anacortes will shimmer with holiday spirit on Saturday, November 22, as local businesses welcome the community for the third annual Elves Night Out — a festive evening of shopping, dining, and good cheer. Beginning at 4 p.m., visitors are invited to explore the heart of downtown, where shopkeepers are planning creative activities, giveaways, and […]
Defending 2A champs notch another win
Defending 2A football champions Anacortes Seahawks moved closer to another title Saturday with a decisive 45-7 win over the Steilacoom Sentinels here in Anacortews. The Hawks will play Orting this coming weekend. Go Hawks! (Photo: QB Ryan Harrington prepares to pass)
Eagle Scout at age 12
Among Scouts volunteering in a Veterans Day color guard at Causland Park this week was Paul Matzko. Paul (8th grade), earned his Eagle scout rank in July, one month before he turned 13. It was a goal he set for himself when he became a Boy Scout after earning his Arrow of Light and completing […]
Veterans gather at historic park
Veterans, Scouts and others gathered Tuesday morning at Causland Memorial Park to acknowledge Veterans Day 2025. Host of the event was the American Legion, with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members also participating. Over the past several days veterans were honored with a Sunday parade, Commercial Avenue flags, the Causland Park event and a program/dinner […]
Family outing
I encountered these two on the way to the car the other day. I think they were dejected upon discovering all of our apples are gone. “Sorry, but then you did have a delicious fall crop.”
Hawks notch playoff win
Domination: Anacortes High School football, 2A District Crossover Playoffs here in town Saturday night. Seahawks were hitting on all cylinders, shutting out the Ridgefield High School Spudders, 35-0. Congratulations Hawks! Kudos to players and coaching staff.
Local veterans celebrated in photos
Among many Veterans Day tributes in Anacortes each year is a display of photographs in front of Anacortes Middle School on “M” Avenue. Images of dozens of military veterans are displayed in preparation for Veterans Day. This year: Tuesday, November 11.
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