In the News

October 8, 2012

Mr. Anacortes Bud Strom

The following are a few photos I’ve collected over the years. Images of Dr. Eugene “Bud” Strom, Anacortes native and civic contributor extraordinaire. Happy 90th, Bud!

September 30, 2012

Hiking Heart Lake

A walk around Heart Lake (not the entire loop) Saturday yielded not only some exercise and time to reflect, but “pathway portraits” as well. Some of those are included in this collection.          

September 9, 2012

Steam & antiques parade

This year’s Antique Engine and Machinery Show featured an exciting new twist … a parade of antique machines, featuring many of the steam units including a 1913 Case half-size tractor replica.

September 6, 2012

Shoreline jewel

I took a stroll the other day along the wonderful public trail at Ship Harbor, adjacent to the state ferry terminal. A visit to this recently “developed” shoreline access area is a must, especially for those who call Anacortes home. Ship Harbor, after all, is the original location of development by white settlers who would […]

August 18, 2012

Volunteers invest in children

Dozens of volunteers committed a weekend day to the kids and families attending the 2012 Ready to Learn event, an annual “fair” at which back to school supplies, clothing and services (such as haircuts, health checks) are made available at no cost. The fair is co-sponsored by the Anacortes School District and Salvation Army Anacortes […]

August 11, 2012

Steamboats Northwest

What a great day for steamboats in Anacortes, Washington!

August 5, 2012

Classic lineup

Sunday marked the occasion of Home Depot’s annual Classic Car Show in Burlington, with dozens of cars including Anacortes resident Dave Overton’s unique Chevy. A great afternoon with son Mark.

August 4, 2012

Ten years back at Arts Festival

These images are from 10 years ago — Anacortes Arts Festival 2002 — when I was shooting digital for the first time with a Canon. Note the Parakeet Cafe, long since gone. Also pictured here is volunteer Jon New (black T-shirt), cooking with buddies. The Peruvian musicians are still coming each year! Check out my […]

July 24, 2012

Lotsa Lidos

More than two dozen Lido 14 Class crews jockeyed for position on Fidalgo Bay Tuesday afternoon on the second day of a week-long regatta. Look for more action off the shoreline of Seafarers’ Memorial Park tomorrow and Thursday. Photo at the bottom is of students banging around close to shoreline.

July 19, 2012

Sailing Fidalgo Bay

Another beautiful evening on Fidalgo Bay for local sailors. To enjoy this sport vicariously, spend any Wednesday at Seafarers’ Memorial Park. Cap Sante is an excellent vantage point, too.

July 14, 2012

Blocks and blocks of treasure

Morning cloud cover for those who needed it, and afternoon sun for those who like blue skies: 2012 Shipwreck Day in beautiful downtown Anacortes!

July 6, 2012

Castle rocks the dock

Musician Geoffrey Castle delivered big time on the evening of the Fourth as headliner at the Rock the Dock concert at Seafarers’ Memorial Park. Thanks to event sponsors … this holiday concert, like the fireworks show that followed, was free.

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