In the News
Medicine disposal at hospital
Unwanted or expired medicine in you cabinet? In addition to the Anacortes Police Department, you can safely dispose of such medicines at Skidmore Pharmacy, located at Island Hospital. Secure boxes are located in the lobby of each place.
Classics shine at bowling alley
Here are photos of a handful of classic cars gathered Friday night at San Juan Lanes Bar & Grill in Anacortes. Pictures include a ’58 Buick, a ’58 Chev, a ’49 Chev pickup and a ’28 Ford Roadster. The next Classic Car gathering sponsored by San Juan Lanes will be July 5 at Bastion Brewery.
Night birds
Nighttime activity at the Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) picks up for a resident wildlife population that includes herons, gulls, osprey and mergansers. I was particularly pleased to get a long-distance shot of a Cedar waxwing.
Cultural celebration includes canoe rides
Tribal members hosted community guests Saturday at Bowman Bay with an event titled “Salish Sea Native American Cultural Celebration.” Features of the event included rides (working rides!) on the Samish Tribal canoe “Eshas.” The sweet smell of grilled salmon also drew guests on the dry side of the beach. Pictured here are Swinomish grillers Ben […]
Oliver retires hospital post
From 2000 to the end of this month, May 2019, Vince Oliver has presided over a nationally renowned public hospital. Among photos from over the years are a few shots of major groundbreaking and ribbon cutting events. Also pictured is a hospital generated timeline of major accomplishments during his tenure. Thanks for your service, Vince!
Quality time on shoreline
I’ve been there at all times of year, in all kinds of weather. I can tell you there is no such thing as a bad day at the Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) and neighboring Guemes Trail (east toward Lovric’s Boatyard). This is a particularly beautiful time of year, however. Take a stroll alone, or […]
Markers of sacrifice
Like American cemeteries in all 50 states, Anacortes cemeteries show evidence of the sacrifice of military service by those buried there. Some died in service, others lived beyond those experiences. Reflected here are Grand View Cemetery grave markers of local men who served in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. On Memorial Day 2019 we extend […]
Memorial Day in Anacortes
American Legion Post #13 hosted a Memorial Day event today at Grand View Cemetery. In addition to remarks by Legion officer Walter Garland, the audience had an opportunity to sing patriotic songs led by vocalist Betsy Mosley. Patrick Mooney played TAPS on the bugle, and a bouquet was placed at the base of a veterans […]
Working the Boat Show
Among thousands attending the 2019 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show were locals who work in the industry. Among those in attendance (pictured here) were Greg Mustari, Peter Whiting and Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Past Chair Mary LaFleur.
Early morning light
A morning appointment prompted me to get out of the house earlier than usual. The combination of light, raindrops and spring color forced me to take the camera out of the bag.
A boy, camera & airplanes!
What a joy last weekend to attend the Heritage Flight Museum Fly Day with my 9-year-old grandson, Jake! Armed with my Nikon and a strong passion for all things having to do with aviation, Jake gathered a very impressive collection of images! All photos taken here that do not include a boy in a blue […]
Innovation Expo May 29
The public is invited to the 2nd Annual Innovation Expo for the Anacortes School District for Wednesday, May 29, 5-7 p.m. in the Commons at Anacortes Middle School. The Innovation Expo is an opportunity for families, community residents and industry partners to take a peek at the work being done in ASD classrooms. The Anacortes […]
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