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Coastal cedar
This resilient cedar tree grows near water’s edge on Fidalgo Bay. A classic Northwest shoreline scene.
Background facts on public safety levy
For a detailed look at the facts about the upcoming public safety levy look to the inserts in your latest bill from the City of Anacortes. The levy lid lift proposal is on the ballot for April 25, with ballots going in the mail April 5. See yes4safety.com to see posted information.
Travelift a key asset to marine services
This Travelift, photographed recently when the sun was shining, is an important asset to the marine services industry in Anacortes. The second photo is from a ribbon cutting event in 2016: “Friday was a picture perfect day for a ribbon cutting event at the new MJB / Pacific Marine Center boat launch, which features a […]
The great outdoors beckon
Take one weekend day, add sunshine and a pent-up desire to get outside … and you have the beginning of a busy season in this beautiful northwest corner of the Pacific Northwest.
City Council stands behind Public Safety levy bid
Members of the Anacortes City Council voted unanimously this week to endorse an April ballot proposition asking voters to approve a property tax increase to fund new staff positions in Fire and Police departments. History of the levy request is cited on the City of Anacortes website: “For the past decade, the Anacortes City Council […]
International ferry run cancelled by state
It was COVID sanctions that struck the first major blow to the popular international ferry run between Anacortes and Sidney, B.C. Now the state says the combination of an aging vessel fleet and staffing shortages mean the run is cancelled indefinitely, possibly until 2030. Where the historic run operated with one U.S./B.C. trip daily in […]
Movin’ on up
Elevated work on the tug Gene Dunlap, Dakota Creek Industries on the Anacortes waterfront.
Levy proposed to boost first responder staffs
This week marks the launch of an Anacortes campaign promoting a ballot issue to fund the addition of eight firefighters and five police officers. The April 25 ballot issue will ask Anacortes voters to approve a property tax increase of 36 cents per $1,000, about $19.50 a month for the owner of a $650,000 home. […]
First Friday Art Walk March 3
A First Friday Artwalk will be held in Anacortes on Friday, March 3 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy the Manieri Jazz Walk the same evening with six jazz stops along Commercial Avenue. 404 Commercial Ave., MoonWater Arts MoonWater Arts showcases a collection of artistic treasures created by local and national artists. Joanie Schwartz, […]
AHS boys top NW Conference League
Congratulations to the Anacortes High School boys basketball team! With an 18-2 record they earned No. 1 bragging rights in the NW Conference League. Tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 14) they play a post-season game against Lakewood: 7:15 at Mount Vernon High School. AHS girls won Monday night at home against CedarCrest. The girls now face Sehome […]
On the edge of Fidalgo
A young couple takes in the view from the bluff at Rosario Head on Fidalgo Island.
Tugs tie up
Tugboats including the Tan’erliq and “Guard” tie up to Port of Anacortes dock on the Guemes Channel. Tugs routinely lead large ships in and out of this historic maritime region.
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