In the News
Waterfront bustles with winter activity
Anyone who wonders about the health of the maritime industry in Anacortes needs only visit the Guemes Channel waterfront in downtown Anacortes. Featured here are Wednesday scenes from Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) boatyard and Port of Anacortes docks. B.C. ferry “Coho,” a periodic “client” at DCI, is currently in drydock, visible from Commercial Avenue. Other […]
Superstars of local economy
Since they began operations in 1955 (Shell) and 1958 (Texaco), the two refineries on March’s Point in Anacortes have been vital contributors to the local culture and economy. According to an economic impact study published by Western Washington University in 2019, the two refineries employ 841 workers with an average wage of $140,000. They also […]
Public art on the mountaintop
Any visit to Mt. Erie provides opportunity to see this striking art piece by Guemes sculptor Philip McCracken. According to the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner McCracken, a third generation member of a Skagit Valley family, was born in Bellingham in 1928. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of […]
Taking in the view
The parking area at Deception Pass State Park’s Little North Beach is closed for the season. But the beautiful stretch of beach is accessible by trail from the restroom/parking area just on the Whidbey side of the bridge. That trail yields some pretty spectacular views. Visible here in the center is Deception Island, with West […]
Bring on the new year: 2024
Happy New Year from AnacortesToday.com, marking 20 years of a photographic celebration of local people and events. Here’s to a great 2024!
Walkabout at Deception Pass
It was, as always, an invigorating adventure. With the number of days slipping by in 2023, I decided Friday that I needed a healthy dose of Deception Pass State Park (pun intended). Before the afternoon was over I had walked West Beach and the dune forest trail between beach and lake. I had photographed fishermen […]
First Friday Artwalk January 5
Anacortes businesses host the First Friday Artwalk on Friday, January 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. Participants include the following: 419 Commercial Ave., The Majestic Inn and Spa The Majestic Inn and Spa introduces work by artist Megan Marler. Marler’s artwork, produced by Full Circle Concept and Design, is a fun twist of realism and […]
’38 Commander
A beauty from days gone by. 1938 Studebaker Commander, owned by Doug Comstock of Anacortes. Like many vintage cars, this classic’s owner describes it as a work in progress.
Coastal Christmas greetings!
This sunrise photo was taken on the downtown Anacortes shore of Fidalgo Bay on Christmas Eve Day. Merry Christmas to all!
Christmas Past: 2005
Santa waves from a vintage fire truck in Anacortes Christmas parade, December 4, 2005. In the background is the former “Annie Curtis” art painted on the wall of the New Wilson Hotel by local muralist Bill Mitchell.
Shiny new skate park in Anacortes
The much-anticipated Ben Root Skate Park in Anacortes re-opened last week boasting a new design, construction and adjacent pump track. The new, improved skate park officially re-opened with a Thursday afternoon ribbon cutting ceremony attended by dozens of people including enthusiastic bicyclists and skateboarders. The ribbon cutting element of the event featured Mayor Matt Miller […]
Christmas tree shines bright
With the Chamber of Commerce Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Lions Christmas Parade in the rear view mirror, holiday lights continue to dress up the days moving into the season. This is an early morning photo of the tree located in front of the Chamber of Commerce office.
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