In the News
HollyFrontier closes deal on Shell refinery
HollyFrontier Corporation announced on November 1 the completion of the acquisition of the Shell Puget Sound Refinery, on-site cogeneration facility and related logistics assets, from Equilon Enterprises LLC d/b/a Shell Oil Products U.S. The transaction included “aggregate cash consideration of $613.6 million, which consists of a base cash purchase price of $350.0 million, hydrocarbon inventory […]
It looks like it will be ‘Mayor Matt’
Anacortes City Council member Matt Miller went into Monday night’s council session with a new perspective, carrying a consistent lead among local voters in his bid to replace outgoing Mayor Laurie Gere as the city’s chief executive. Miller, who has led opponent Ryan Walters in successive ballot counts since election night last week, increased the […]
Coast Guard motors through Pass
A U.S. Coast Guard crew motors east toward Deception Pass, early morning cruise.
Lorna Libert oils at Scott Milo
Scott Milo Gallery is excited to showcase new NW oils by Bellingham artist, Lorna Libert. Libert is bringing a new series of small plein air work in addition to her large studio oil paintings. Also showing are plein air oils by Robin Weiss, large acrylic color fields on canvas by Carole Barrer, soft pastel landscapes […]
Air Jaden flies the valley
Fall colors draw many photographers to the Skagit Valley. My young friend Jaden D’Angelo, however, delivered these distinctly different images from his drone camera. Among the images are the maze and pumpkin patch at Gordon Skagit Farm in Mount Vernon. Thanks for sharing, Jaden!
Bridge painters demobilize
Regular travelers across Deception Pass Bridge have noticed that after two-plus years, maintenance and painting crews are wrapping up painting and demobilizing equipment. WSDOT contractor Cekra appears to be within a week or so of removing project materials including a corrugated metal “floor” under Deception Pass and Canoe Pass spans. I am eager to see […]
Buckenmeyer to retire at year’s end
After more than 17 years serving the City of Anacortes Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer has announced he will retire. Buckenmeyer, who began working for the City in September 2004, leads a group of 75 professionals and oversees the following divisions: Wastewater, Water Treatment Plant System and Water Distribution, Engineering Services, Facilities, GIS and asset […]
Curbside campaigning intensifies
With mail-in ballots arriving at Anacortes homes last week, candidates are competing for voter attention by methods ranging from mailbox flyers and newspaper ads to highway billboards and truck-mounted signs. There has also been an increase in “curbside campaigning,” primarily at this community’s high visibility 12th Street/Commercial Avenue intersection. When I drove by the intersection […]
Disrupted ferry travel: it’s complicated
A life dependent on ferry travel is never simple, but these days are increasingly problematic for those dependent on the state ferry system. Announced this week: “Washington State Ferries (WSF) will temporarily operate reduced sailing schedules on most routes beginning this Saturday, October 16. The change will help offer more predictable and reliable service system-wide […]
Local newspaper wins statewide honors
Our hometown newspaper, the weekly Anacortes American, made the front page this week with news of 21 awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA). Among its awards were eight first place entries. In addition, reporter Richard Walker was named No. 1 Newspaper Writer of the Year. Winning news stories ranged in subject matter from […]
Then and now: mill site cleanup
An American Construction bucket crane and barge “Skagit” are at work near the Tommy Thompson Trail at the former site of the Publishers plywood mill. Many recall the crane, barge and crew from installation of new docks at Cap Sante Marina in recent months. See photo of extensive cleanup effort, upland and bay, in 2013.
Guardrails testify to bridge timetable
Excuse the pun, but there appears to be “light at the end of the tunnel.” Evidence at Deception Pass indicates paint crews are closing in on the end of a high exposure project that dates back to 2019. Guardrails on the Highway 20 spans are just about finished, with just a short stretch of rail […]
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