Looking Back
Turn of the century city leaders
Pictured here are a few “movers and shakers” in Anacortes at the turn of the century, as reported in the 1906 book: “An Illustrated History of Skagit and Snohomish Counties.” The book makes for some interesting reading, and is available online through the New York Public Library. A copy is also on the reference shelf […]
Papa Murphy’s honors those in uniform
In addition to offering an inexpensive meal for guests, Jeff D’Angelo of Papa Murphy’s in Anacortes provided free pizza to anyone in uniform at Saturday’s emergency response/preparedness fair at the National Guard Armory. Pictured here are pizza peddlers Chris and Heather (store manager). The free fair was a great first-year event, especially for children.
Gorgeous wildlife photography
I knew he likes birds, and I knew he is a talented photographer, but was I incredibly impressed last weekend to discover a website of wildlife photos collected by my brother-in-law Craig! Included here are his copyrighted shots of a Cooper’s Hawk (covering expired Band-Tailed p\Pigeon with his wings), a Pileated Woodpecker and a Ruby-Crowned […]
Scenic Washington Magazine
I was gratified today to discover I have photos printed in the state tourism publication titled “Scenic Washington State,” published by Destination Media Alliance, LLC. The tourism magazine is arranged by regions, with miscellaneous travel columns and feature articles. “The San Juan Archipelago” section includes a photo of our downtown arch and Anna Curtis art […]
Port of Anacortes pictorial
Published last week was the Port of Anacortes Pictorial, an annual publication highlighting activities and achievements of the previous year; calendar of events for the coming year. I was privileged once again to work with the Port team in preparation of this annual report.
River bridge surprise
I had a great time Sunday scrambling down a snowy bank to shoot a photo of this bridge on the Wenatchee River. Imagine my surprise when I got home, pulled the image up on my computer — and discovered a couple sharing a special moment on the same bridge that had caught my attention. So […]
Anacortes Commercial Fishing Fleet
Photographer friend Wayne Martin sent this photo along from his “BD” files (that’s Before Digital). He doesn’t have a date with the shot, but I’m hoping someone out there can help approximate the date. Pictured here at Cap Sante Boat Haven are the Cypress, Legacy, San Juan, Rough Rider and Trisha Michelle, all part of […]
Free income tax assistance
If your annual income for 2011 was $50,000 or less, you likely qualify for free tax assistance, available six days a week. Volunteers from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program are available at Anacortes Middle School (Thursday and Friday, 2:30 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and Whidbey Island Bank (Tuesday, […]
Turn of the century Mount Vernon
Photographer friend Wayne Martin shared this historic photo of Mount Vernon, accompanied by some recollections from his childhood: “My guess this is in the early 1900s. When I was a kid I remember playing in and around the house on the left of the photo. When I was there the front yard and the bay […]
Seahawks two and out in Yakima
Anacortes High School Seahawks made it competitive Thursday afternoon in Yakima, but they ultimately lost 67-62 to Kingston on the first day of the Class 2A tournament. The Hawks boys led by as many as eight points in the course of this game, facing a team with several players who had state tournament experience from […]
What a difference three decades make
Photographer Wayne Martin passed these Cap Sante panoramas along to me to share with our AnacortesToday.com audience. Tough to see many details at this size, but suffice it to say changes in the downtown area have been significant.
WWII hero Buck Compton dies
Celebrated World War II veteran Buck Compton died Saturday, February 24 at his Burlington home, surrounded by family. Compton is pictured here at a 2005 Veterans Day event held at Causland Park in Anacortes. Compton, who served in the 101st Airborne Division’s “Easy Company” (506th Parachute Infantry Regiment), was honored with the Silver Star for […]
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