In the News
Shoreline project progresses
Site work is continues on Fidalgo Bay waterfront property owned by MJB partnership. This work will include grading, construction of roads, curbs and sidewalks and installation of utilities. There will also be infrastructure installed to treat stormwater runoff. A waterfront walk, or esplanade, is planned as an extension of the Tommy Thompson Trail. MJB is […]
Popular Waterfront Festival draws a crowd
Day One of the 2022 Anacortes Waterfront Festival is in the books. If you didn’t experience this free community festival Saturday, you have another opportunity Sunday. Music, food, vendors, free boat rides, information booths, car show and more! Family friendly.
Free, family-friendly festival
Gather friends and family this weekend and head for the Anacortes Waterfront Festival in downtown Anacortes. Cap Sante Marina. Free!
Anne Martin McCool featured in June
Scott Milo Gallery in downtown Anacortes presents a new collection of Anne Martin McCool’s mixed media acrylic paintings. McCool brings her signature style with heavy texture featuring trees, moons, vessels and mountains. Also showing are fused glass wall mount pieces by Joel and Lori Soderberg of JLS Glass Studios, colorful monoprints by Marie Powell, abstract […]
Memorial Day 2022 at Grand View
About three dozen U.S. veterans, friends and family gathered today at Grand View Cemetery to mark Memorial Day 2022. The event, sponsored by American Legion Post 13 of Anacortes, included music, prayer, remarks and the placement of flowers at the base of a memorial stone. Other local events were held at Causland Memorial Park and […]
City bustles with new construction
Irwin Development, builder of 14 units at 21st Street and Q Avenue, is getting ready to build 10 more units on 29th Street across from Storvik Park. Also in the works is a multi-family unit at the northwest corner of 32nd Street and Q Avenue, and eight units just west of Evans Funeral Home.
Afternoon sunshine
As far as I’m concerned, one of the biggest “news items” today is afternoon sun in Anacortes! This photo was taken from the shoreline at Seafarers’ Memorial Park, next door to the Cap Sante Marine fuel dock.
Heritage hosts first Fly Day, 2022
An exciting kickoff Fly Day at Heritage Flight Museum in Bayview. On hand for flights in the vintage aircraft were retired military pilot and NASA astronaut Bill Anders, founder of the world class museum. Flying with him are his sons, Greg and Alan Anders (plus Craig Nelson). See the museum website for details, including information […]
New plaque dedicated at memorial park
What a wonderful way to mark U.S. Armed Forces Day. Several dozen gathered Saturday, May 21 at Causland Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes to dedicate a new plaque placed in honor of those service people who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mayor Matt Miller, a U.S. Navy veteran, acknowledged many individuals and groups […]
Tokitae at DCI
Currently in drydock at Dakota Creek Industries is the MV Tokitae, a 362-foot, 1,500 passenger vessel that plays an important role in the Washington State ferry system. The ferry, built in Seattle, has two car decks (capacity 144 vehicles) and two passenger decks.
Boats, boats, boats at Cap Sante Marina
Trawlerfest is billed as “more than a boat show; it’s where industry, education, and community come together in a relaxed, rendezvous-type atmosphere.” Hundreds are visiting Cap Sante Marina May 7-21 for seminars, and May 19-21 for In-Water Show Portion of Trawlerfest in conjunction with The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show. Trawlerfest features an in-water selection […]
Park managers honored
I think of them as “Head Rangers,” but technically the chief executive officer at Deception Pass State Park operates under the title of “Manager.” All past and present managers were honored this year with a large “plaque” posted in front of the main park office on Highway 20. Creation of the sign and an accompanying […]
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