In the News
Quantum builds AFC units
Infrastructure work continues at the future site of a 21-unit affordable housing building under the umbrella of the Anacortes Family Center (AFC). In addition to living units, the four-story building will host a certified child care center. “Landing Apartments” will feature studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. Quantum Construction, which built neighboring AFC housing units, estimates […]
Cold and clear
Another cold, clear day in northwest Washington. No better place to celebrate the views than Deception Pass State Park (North Beach on right, Deception Pass Bridge on horizon).
Presidents Day outing
Presidents Day sunshine drew this crew out to North Beach at Deception Pass State Park.
Beach walk at twilight
Wednesday weather drew many to the beach adjacent to the state ferry terminal on the west side of Anacortes.
Site work begins on downtown waterfront
Site work is under way on part of the 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 […]
Baker basks in sun
To me, it’s always good news to find this Northwest icon shining bright. This view is from Bay View Road.
Bridge project wraps with $24 million price tag
A high profile bridge maintenance, repair and paint project at Deception Pass was completed early this year with a total price tag of $24 million, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The project, which took two-plus years, started with one contractor and ended with another. Completing the job was North Carolina-based Cekra, […]
Gull rock at Bowman Bay
Incoming! Cormorants took over Gull Rock Monday morning. Lots of noise, action as the size of the crowd grew. Bowman Bay.
Anacortes home to historic schooner ‘La Merced’
By Steve Berentson While all but a handful of wooden ships from the heyday of Pacific Northwest shipping are gone and forgotten, the schooner “La Merced” still catches the eye and sparks the imaginations of visitors to the north shore of Fidalgo Island. Granted, the storied vessel has been stripped of masts and deck fittings, […]
Seasonal trimming
Crews are out everywhere as seasonal maintenance for municipalities, utilities and parks takes place. Here a crew trims trees along a Rosario Road power line. Among other maintenance projects I’ve encountered are road repairs and removal of fallen trees.
‘Star’ of Anacortes park system
By Steve Berentson They are not precious stones in the traditional sense, but the thousands of colored rocks making up Causland Memorial Park walls and gazebo have distinguished the city block as a community gem since its construction 100 years ago. The downtown park’s roots trace to the turn of the century as a vacant […]
New pier coming at Bowman Bay
Phase 1 of a Bowman Bay Pier construction project has started this week. The existing pier will be demolished and replaced. Bowman Bay is located on the Fidalgo Island side of Deception Pass State Park.
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