Looking Back

Tesoro hosts kids’ run

UW department chairman hails Funk

Click on the link above to read a University of Washington Department of Communication blog entry by Chairman David Domke regarding Anacortes resident Wallie Funk. The former Anacortes American publisher “walked” Thursday, June 11 at an event 60-plus years in the making.

Sixty years later, a diploma for Funk

88-year-old Anacortes native Wallie Funk, will receive his UW diploma Thursday, June 10 after a six-decade period of graduation “limbo.” I took the photo above in 2008 when the UW Department of Communication inducted Wallie into its Alumni Hall of Fame. It was this event that led to investigation of transcripts and announcement that Wallie […]

The Halyards

I had the distinct privilege Sunday of attending a downtown Seattle CD release performance by The Halyards, a Northwest band featuring three accomplished musicians from Whidbey Island. Long story short, I attended the Triple Door concert with Wallie Funk, father of band member Carl Funk. Carl and long-time music partner Larry Mason, friends since their […]

Sk8fest 2010

See brief video snippets of Anacortes Sk8fest 2010 at Ben Root Skate Park.

John Wooden a class act

John Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) By all accounts, former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden ranked among the top coaches in history. Through tumultuous times (the Sixties and Seventies in particular) this coach helped hundreds of young men discover treasures much greater than raw athletic talent. I love a story of Wooden and […]

Centennial yearbook on sale to public

> Due to the historic nature of the 2010 yearbook, copies will be made available to the public. Pre-orders for the $68 volume can be made by contacting Joan Larkin, 293-2166, Ext. 735. Click on the link below to watch a creative two-minute “commercial” about the Centennial issue of the Anacortes High School “Rhodondendron.” It’s really, really good!http://www.youtube.com/therockahs#p/u/2/chXdlrkwFF8

Trawler Fest brings hundreds to city

> Although it is not technically open to the public, the Trawler Fest underway at Cap Sante Boat Haven this weekend provides opportunity to walk the esplanade and enjoy seeing an “armada” of power boats visiting our community for a four-day festival. See link below for details. Link to Passage Maker Trawler Fest website

Free family fun on the water

> https://anacortes.org/waterfront-festival/Pencil in at least a few hours for the 2010 Anacortes Waterfront Festival, taking place May 15 and 16 at Cap Sante Boat Haven. Click the link above for details. A great festival for all ages, thanks to the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce.

Robotics team wins Rookie All-Star Award

>http://team3238.com/With the assistance of many teachers and community members, a robotics team from Anacortes High School “engineered” their way to the national spotlight with a winning “Red Team 3238” entry.

Video cameras at Anacortes terminal

> http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/cameras/index.cfm#AnacortesTraffic volume can be heavy at the Anacortes ferry terminal from now through early fall. It might be worth your while to check the video images available at the Washington State Ferries (WSF) website. Ferries move not only to and from the renowned San Juan Islands, but to and from our sister city in […]

Matt Gumbel memorial May 8

A memorial service for Tesoro Refinery accident victim Matt Gumbel will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Oak Harbor High School Student Union Building. See linked website for details. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mattgumbel