In the News
Race night on Fidalgo Bay
It is always a worthwhile adventure to drive to Cap Sante for a view of Wednesday night sailboat races on Fidalgo Bay. Thanks to the Anacortes Yacht Club.
Yakima at DCI for scheduled maintenance
The state ferry “Yakima” is currently in drydock at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) in Anacortes for scheduled maintenance. According to Washington State Ferries (WSF) it is estimated to return to service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route in mid-October.
View from the bluff
Miscellaneous scenes from Rosario Head. Labor Day, 2023.
Mixed use beach
Rosario Beach on Fidalgo Island has something for everyone. This Labor Day scene shows beachwalkers, scuba diver and tide pool explorers. Folks just up the hill enjoyed a picnic lunch.
Busy weekend for state ferries
Don’t be surprised to see higher traffic/pedestrian volume in Anacortes for Labor Day Weekend. State ferry customers should plan ahead for what is anticipated to be one of the busiest travel weekends in the last few years, according to Washington State Ferries (WSF). About 400,000 people are expected to travel throughout the ferry system between […]
Major improvements at marina uplands
By this time next year the North Basin uplands of Cap Sante Marina in downtown Anacortes will boast 25 full-hookup RV sites as well as additional parking and services including restrooms and laundry. The Port of Anacortes project started this summer and completion is estimated in the Spring of 2024. Project Manager is Jenkins Dossen.
Moving out of the fog
You can feel it in the air, and see it on the water. Fall is on its way. State ferry Samish coming into Anacortes Thursday morning.
See “Looking Back” for glimpses of past
I want to encourage you to tap into the 20-year archives of AnacortesToday.com for classic images such as this one. Just look for the magnifying glass icon and type a subject into the search window (e.g. Bill Mitchell). This photo from May 2007 features the unveiling of artist Bill Mitchell’s high profile “salmon can” mural. […]
Link to island life
The Guemes ferry, for many decades a vital link between “Dog Island” and Fidalgo Island, which is served by bridges. A tiny vessel compared to state ferries coming in and out of town to the west. The ferry, operated by Skagit County, is scheduled to be replaced by an electric vessel.
Cargo ship arrives at Port Pier 1
After a Tuesday arrival up the Guemes Chennel, the bulk carrier “Lanna Naree” is tied up at Port of Anacortes Pier 2 taking on a load of petroleum coke (a byproduct of the refining process). This vessel conducts business under the flag of Thailand.
Inter-island ferry service restored
Wednesday, August 23 update from WSF: “For the morning of Wednesday, August 23, the #4 inter-island vessel will be in service to start the day. Updates will occur as more information becomes available.” (See WSF website.) Bad news Monday from Washington State Ferries (WSF): “San Juan Islands Interisland Route Remains Out of Service. The San […]
First Friday Artwalk September 1
The First Friday Artwalk in Anacortes will take place on Friday, September 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Artwalk participants are: 402 Commercial Ave., One Real Estate ONE Real Estate is showing works by Gene Jaress, showing limited edition woodcut prints that document Skagit Valley. They reflect the light, color and character of land […]
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