Looking Back

Whale watchers return to Anacortes port

Whale watching adventures out of Anacortes are a significant contributor to the local economy. Among several local vessels is the Mystic Sea, pictured here returning to Cap Sante Boat Haven in the early evening from a weekday jaunt to the islands. Already tied up next door after a beautiful day of whale watching is the […]

Town Crier Richard Riddell

Anacortes Town Crier Richard Riddell, pictured here at the 2010 Anacortes Work Boat Races, has gifts beyond his impressive ability to make himself heard in an outside setting. Click on link above to read more about this talented man.

We were there at All Star Game 1962

> In 1979 I was the victim of a burglar/arsonist at my Campbell Lake rental home. As devastating as that loss was, I was blessed to have a collection of cherished letters, papers and photographs survive the fire as they were protected in a heavy credenza. Among those items was the program pictured above — […]

Deception Pass Bridge celebration

> Join in the celebration on Saturday, July 31 as the Deception Pass State Park Foundation celebrates the 75th anniversary of the bridge. See http://www.deceptionpassfoundation.org/ for details. The biggest challenge of the day will be finding a parking spot and a way to travel from park to bridge, which will be close for just one […]

Shell’s "giant firemen" delight children

Anacortes celebrates 4th of July

The whole show’s not here, and the action is speeded up for the sake of time, but I managed to get some snippets of the 2010 John Curtis Memorial Display in Anacortes on video. Thanks to all who made the free Independence Day show possible! Click on image to get things started.

Experience Anacortes Summer Guide

Once again this month I had the pleasure of working with Mary Talosi of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, dressing up with a few local photos the seasonal “Experience Anacortes” guide to events, businesses and resources. This publication is available online (http://www.anacortes.org/) or in printed version at the Visitor Information Center, 814 Commercial Avenue.

School District newsletter

One of the publications I am privileged to produce in this community is “Currents,” the Anacortes School District’s seasonal report to the community. This issue’s features range from an article about the community’s support of a robotics program to brief glimpses into the lives of the Class of 2010 valedictorians.

Halyards schedule Anacortes gig

Make plans now for Friday, August 6 when The Halyards will take the stage in the courtyard of the Majestic Inn and Spa on Commercial Avenue. It’s been just over a week since I attended the group’s CD release party at the Three Doors in downtown Seattle. Wow! The Anacortes Arts Festival website characterizes their […]

Navy SAR chopper visits Anacortes

Yak-18s at Anacortes Fly-In

Tesoro March Point Run 2010