Looking Back

April 26, 2020

Looking Back on ukelele master Richard Mitlyng

In April 2008 local educator Richard Mitlyng was honored with the Walter A. Brodniak Cultural Education Award. Richard, who passed away in 2016, contributed greatly to the local arts scene in numerous ways, not the least of which was his establishment of a ukulele program for Anacortes schoolchildren. Click for a tribute to Richard at […]

April 23, 2020

Recalling Anacortes Brass Works

A deep dive into a desk drawer this morning yielded these three items, Shell and Texaco mementos created back in the day by Anacortes Brass Works. Beautiful craftsmanship — the kind of keepsakes that pass on to the next generation.

April 22, 2020

Shoreline site restoration: 2013

This photograph from the summer of 2013 shows progress on an environmental cleanup at the one-time location of an Anacortes plywood mill. This stretch of beach is now accessible from the Tommy Thompson Trail.

April 21, 2020

Beneath the bridges

Occasionally I make a visit to the small county boat launch under the Duane Berentson Bridges. Six years ago, looking west across the Swinomish Channel.

April 20, 2020

Trestle before conversion: 2005

Before it was part of the Tommy Thompson Trail, this trestle served to bring trains to and from Anacortes across Fidalgo Bay. This photo was taken in February 2005 as the trestle was transitioned to its current use by the City of Anacortes.

April 19, 2020

Sardis birds at Salmon Festival

I photographed this beauty a few years ago at the Skagit River Salmon Festival. Birds were on display courtesy of Sardis Raptor Center, a care center.

April 15, 2020

Little tugboat that could: 2015

Dunlap tug “Port Gardner” tows the impressive “Northern Hawk” on the Guemes Channel. The tug “Rosario” assisted with a push at the stern. June 2015.

April 12, 2020

Tulip season lite

Skagit Valley’s beautiful tulips are bursting forth, even though there will be no “big show” this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. I took this photo 10 years ago, intend to do “driveby” photos soon.

April 10, 2020

Volunteer bricklayer: 2011

It was nine years ago this month that I photographed former Anacortes Museum Director Gary Cline in volunteer mode, painstakingly placing bricks at the entrance to the public library.

April 9, 2020

Kayaks at Canoe: 2008

What a delight it was on this day to have time to park the car and still get out onto Canoe Pass Bridge for this photo. Beautiful blue, towering bluffs … and two courageous kayakers.

April 8, 2020

Neil Armstrong namesake: 2014 launch

I like this shot of the bow of the “Neil Armstrong,” a research vessel built by our own Dakota Creek Industries. For details, click on link.

April 7, 2020

Majestic Inn expansion: Spring 2013

Pink blossoms testify to the season. March 15, 2013, when the Majestic Inn & Spa embarked on an expansion project.

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