Staging a “sea battle” on the waters between Fidalgo and Guemes islands were the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain (firing cannon). August 9, 2008.
Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) on the northwest side of the city was created thanks to dozens of individuals and organizations working together to protect the wetland and marine ecosystems at this historic site. The Gilbane Development Company purchased the site and donated it to the City of Anacortes, which designed and developed an interpretive […]
Many visitors to the 2003 Anacortes Arts Festival took advantage of an opportunity to express themselves in paint, contributing their talents to the creation of a colorful mural. The 2021 Arts Festival opens today!
Before a major environmental cleanup, there was the Enchantress, an abandoned work boat that was leaking fluids into Fidalgo Bay. On the uplands, and into the bay were remains of a plywood mill. Today the area serves as one of the popular spots along the Tommy Thompson Trail in Anacortes.
It was the summer of 2005 when Bill and Lynn Berry, owners of KLKI AM Radio, hosted a Chamber of Commerce “after hours” function. Berry was pleasantly surprised by Anacortes Salvation Army Corps officer Michael Paugh, who took the opportunity to present him with the non-profit organization’s “Media Award” for contributions to the community. Bill […]
Commercial fishing boats at Cap Sante Marina, 2002. Pictured are the Nancy Rose, Voyager and Dolphin.
This scene is from the 2017 Anacortes Arts Festival. After falling victim last year to COVID-19, this popular festival will be back this year! Mark your calendar for August 6-8. For more information, click here.
A scene from the 2007 Anacortes Jazz Festival, featuring artists including Marc Seales, Michael Powers and the Yellowjackets. The Chamber-sponsored festival was held at Curtis Wharf.
It was fun to see 1957 Anacortes Marineers Pageant Queen Judie Lewis Zersen in the recent 4th of July parade. Following the parade, however, I found out her driver/escort was none other than her grandson, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal John Malquist, age 20. Smiles all ’round!
Parks and Recreation Department sailing class, Fidalgo Bay, Summer of 2007.
I took this photo in April 2006 from a state ferry on the way home from the San Juans.
Stoneworker Bryan Elliott (right) and assistant work on stone stairway at Causland Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes, March 2009. Elliott’s more recent work is in the same park at the Veterans Memorial site.