In the News
From the sky
Visible in the first aerial photo are athletic fields. Memorial Stadium is in the lower right hand corner, the high school to the left. To the left of the high school is the high school track. In the upper left corner are diamonds at Daniels Field, just a block or two from 12th Street. The […]
Washington Park
It was late in the day and I had no spark So I hopped in the car bound for Washington Park Waves broke on the beach, wind blew through the trees Bluff views drew people, wildflowers drew bees This is one sweet park Don’t stay away long All work and no play Is quite simply […]
Sails away
Conditions were perfect for a sailboat race, and roughly a dozen crews responded to the Anacortes Yacht Club’s invitation Wednesday, May 3 on Fidalgo Bay. Crew size ranged from a handful to as many as a dozen on boats with names like White Lightnin’, Syndicat, Aeolus, Lucky Duck, Puffin, Pangaea, Slingshot, Flashpoint and Cutaway. Mt. […]
Photos & Funk
Unveiling of the latest photo exhibit at the Anacortes Museum drew hundreds, from teens to eighty-somethings. The occasion was the gala opening of the Wallie Funk Photo Collection, a fascinating family of photos gathered by the Anacortes-born photojournalist. Wallie (second and third photos) also celebrated his 84th birthday on Saturday, so he was joined by […]
Garden macros
While waiting for a shopping list this morning I wandered through the garden with the “macro” setting on my camera. Dozens of pink blossoms give hope to the prospect of a healthy apple crop. An interesting little fly must have been dozing, because he let me push my lens within centimeters of his wings. The […]
Vibrant colors
Between our garden and the neighbor’s, I managed to snap a handful of colorful photographs this morning of “spring in progress.” Note little spider suspended from rhododendron blossom.
Hard hat zone
These photos were taken over the course of three days this week as construction crews first unveiled the face of the New Wilson Hotel, and then proceeded to disassemble scaffolding to reveal the historic structure’s facelift. Work is also underway on the street and sidewalks on the block of 8th Street and Commercial Avenue.
Ferry adventure
Combine the inaugural 2006 cruise of the Anacortes/Sidney, B.C. ferry with the usual early spring sailing to the San Juans and you’ve got the makings for a bustling Sunday morning and afternoon. Pictured here is the Sealth, on its way out of Anacortes. Also pictured are two scenes from Friday Harbor, and finally, a bicyclist […]
Sailing club
The expression “team practice” takes on a whole new meaning when these teens from Anacortes High School take to the waters of Fidalgo Bay as members of the AHS Sailing Club. The team uses Lido 14 sailboats owned by the Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department, competing with clubs including Port Angeles, Friday Harbor, Orcas and […]
BJ benefit event
Several congregations and friends joined hands Saturday night for a benefit auction and concert on behalf of BJ Daniells, a Guemes Island resident who recently discovered he has a brain tumor. The evening included music and worship from members of the Bridge Christian Fellowship Praise Band, as well as several individual and small group performances. […]
Rock Ridge I & II
Rock Ridge is a residential community boasting some of the most breathtaking view property on Fidalgo Island. This development’s 60 acres border 1,200 acres of public forestland, home of pristine Little Cranberry Lake. Many of the building lots offer sweeping views of British Columbia, the Guemes Channel, and the San Juan Islands.