In the News
Trumpeter, oil effect
Every once in awhile I play with the effects in Photoshop. This trumpeter swan at Heart Lake inspired the “artsy” look.
State ferry Elwha sold into private sector
The state ferry Elwha, familiar to many Anacortes travelers, is going to a new home. Everett Ship Repair, a maintenance partner of Washington State Ferries, has purchased Elwha for $100,000. According to Washington State Ferries (WSF), Western Towboat Co. tug Mariner, supplied by the new owner, was scheduled to move the Elwha from Bainbridge. You […]
The good life
Now this is what I call a good afternoon. A man, his dog, pristine water, Mt. Baker and a beach all to themselves. Ship Harbor, Anacortes.
Motoring toward channel
Power boat motors toward the Swinomish Channel, Mt. Baker in the background.
Rotary Viewpoint construction
Work continues on the Rotary Viewpoint on top of Cap Sante. Partners include Rotary of Anacortes, City of Anacortes, Strandberg Construction and Pacific Landscape Architecture.
Gallery to feature Currier, Schreivogl
On Friday, February 7 Scott Milo Gallery will host a reception for featured artists Alfred Currier and Anne Schreivogl. Currier’s work will be his vibrant, impasto oil paintings depicting the colorful flower fields of Skagit Valley and migrant farm workers. Also in the show are sunset scenes, including over water, with reflections as well as […]
K-9 “T-Bone” eyes retirement
Drawing his own share of applause in a recent parade of champions was Anacortes Police Department’s “T-Bone,” who retires this month. T-Bone is pictured here at the Jan. 12 parade in downtown Anacortes, and with handler Tyler Hatcher at the 2024 National Night Out at Storvik Park. Have a great retirement, T-Bone!
Special parade for fall champions
A great turnout Sunday to celebrate the success of the back-to-back 2A Football Champion Anacortes Seahawks. Also on parade were State Champion Cross Country runner Dylan Rowell and young players from championship Anacortes Youth Football.
Duck duck goose
Sunshine drew me to Weaverling and the Tommy Trail. Among the birds I encountered were Canada geese and mallard ducks. I also saw two eagles, buffleheads, seagulls, kingfisher … and a seal. I highly recommend this walk.
Community Christmas tree comes down
What goes up must come down. Thanks to the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and volunteers (Aspen Yachts and Seattle Yachts) for this beautiful Christmas tree. On with 2025!
Swan and geese share a meal
It was interesting the other day to see swans and geese sharing space in a Burlington field. Beautiful birds, even more so when they are in flight.
Ferry winter schedule begins
The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route will run on a new winter schedule starting Sunday, Dec. 29. Washington State Ferries (WSF) reports that this change “marks the first update in more than a decade to help improve on-time service.” Weekend interisland service was also added for the winter. Pictured here: The Samish. For details click here.