In the News

Local teen and dog win top international honors

Anacortes teen Jenai Pittis and her Eurasier, Kuma, added International Champion to their titles last weekend! Sixteen-year-old Jenai took Kuma to a National Champion title in 2021 as a puppy. Judges and spectators always comment on Jenai’s prowess in showing and handling. Her patience is especially evident. Kuma is now officially known as: IntCH Timberspitz […]

Verdoes steps down as port commissioner

District 3 Port Commissioner Joe Verdoes announced last week that he will step down from his post on February 1. Verdoes, who was initially elected Port Commissioner in 2015, cited health reasons. The commissioner was a self-employed commercial fisherman and local businessman. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington […]

New dock at Cranberry Lake

Among Centennial projects at Deception Pass State Park was this new dock on Cranberry Lake. Already a very popular feature among local fishermen.

Pat Mooney: 1935-2022

A memorial service for Anacortes native Pat Mooney will be held January 28 at Anacortes Christian Church. Pat, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, operated Piston Service for many years before he retired in 1999. He and his wife Betty, also a Marine Corps veteran, were active in the community as volunteers with organizations […]

Winging into a new year

A young eagle takes wing from a tree on a Fidalgo shoreline. Off we go, too, into a new year!

Photo gallery: 2022

It was a personally challenging year in terms of health, but progress is being made … and what better place to pursue strength and vitality than Fidalgo Island in the great Pacific Northwest. Happy New Year!

Birthday bash for Brooks

Birthday boy Brooks Kent drew a crowd Monday in celebration of his 75th birthday! The bright Brooks smile and lots of familiar faces. So many friends. Happy birthday!

Bible reading from the moon: 1968

It was the night before Christmas in 1968 when the Apollo 8 astronauts beamed back a message for “the good Earth” while circling the moon. NASA Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders became the first to orbit the moon on Dec. 24, 1968. NASA managers had told the Apollo 8 astronauts […]

Premier First Friday Artwalk: 2023!

The city’s first First Friday Artwalk of 2023 will take place on Friday, January 6 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Participating galleries and businesses include: 402 Commercial Ave, ONE Real Estate ONE Real Estate shows Marcel Schwarb- Impressionistic and abstract in acrylic and oils. Charlene Hall- watercolors, dreamy Skagit Valley landscapes. Fengfeng Ren- oils […]

Snow falls on Anacortes

Winter brings ducks

Ducks love water, so naturally they love Fidalgo Island. I found dozens this afternoon on pond and bays of Fidalgo Island.

Anyone who has made the Anacortes 4th of July parade a tradition will remember Andy Stevens, self-described patriot and supporter of the U.S. military. Andy, a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam, came to this area the first time by way of NAS Whidbey. He was an accomplished musician, with band credits including The Pioneers […]