The Scott Milo Gallery welcomes the Puget Sound Group Northwest Artists for a month, May 3-June 1. This juried show features 60 pieces of art representing over 50 member artists. Juror Valerie Collymore, a French Impressionist painter from Bellevue, made the awards. Many artists are new to the gallery, plus you’ll find many familiar names […]
After several weeks of painstaking renovation, colorful artwork from the “Downtown Anacortes” sign on Commercial Avenue was re-mounted Thursday morning. Kudos to all involved, including Jamie’s Signs and John Lovric, the City of Anacortes, Dakota Creek Industries and the Downtown Business Alliance. Can’t wait for a “blue skies” photo opp, when the reburbished art will […]
Windsurfing Bay View, Fidalgo Island on the horizon.
There are many possible Skagit perspectives on Mt. Baker. This shot is a view a farmer might see while tilling his acreage on “the Skagit Flats.”
The look behind the expression “doe-eyed.” Sweet and innocent (except when it comes to rose bushes).
Members of the Old Anacortes Rowing Society row by in the beautiful wooden boat “Erica.”
Cargo ship Marawah at Port of Anacortes Pier 2, where the vessel is being loaded with petroleum coke.
Sailboat “Abby Normal” slides by Fidalgo Island shore, Mt. Baker and Hat Island as backdrops.
Waves on the rocks. It was considerably more windy on top of Rosario Head than it was when I left the parking lot. A “hang onto your hat” afternoon.
An April 12 Anacortes Fire Department awards event included special recognition of several individuals for exceptional service in 2023. Among those honored were: Sharon Swan, Chief’s Excellence Award; Chris Byer, Fire Officer of the Year; Tristan Lucas, Firefighter of the Year; Alexa Bowen, EMS Provider of the Year. Also part of the event was the […]
Washington State Parks notes that “Your visit to Deception Pass State Park will look a bit different this year as park staff steward its recovery from winter storms.” In January 2024, the West Beach parking lot was damaged in several areas and littered with large debris. Ahead of the park’s busiest seasons, park staff is […]
Pleasure boat “Honey Badger” passes in front of Mt. Baker on a beautiful Wednesday morning in Anacortes. A Nordic tug, I believe.