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Former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton was a guest at Tesoro Refinery Monday, speaking to an employee group gathered to recognize safety achievements at the Anacortes plant. Gorton’s impressive resume includes service on an independent panel that investigated a 2005 accident at a refinery in Texas City, Texas. Gorton shared “lessons learned” with his audience, including […]

On Tuesday, 13 volunteers from Tesoro educated elementary students through participation in the Island View Elementary Junior Achievement Day. Tesoro employees delivered Junior Achievement

Tankers such as the Nord Mariner are a typical sight in Fidalgo Bay, home to two refineries. Tesoro, once Shell, began operations in 1955. Shell, once Texaco, produced its first product in 1958. Shell’s wharf is closest to Anacortes.

Mt. Baker boasts a recent powdering of snow, as evidenced in this view from across the bay looking toward the Tommy Thompson Trail. Visible on the hillside of March Point are Tesoro refinery storage tanks.

This crew from Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department was among dozens of participants last week in an emergency response drill hosted by Shell Puget Sound Refinery. The Shell drill included members of the Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) organization, which includes both March’s Point refineries. Also among participating organizations were the Anacortes Fire Department, […]

What a great day for a race … and once again my friends at Tesoro Refinery earned a blue ribbon in the “host” category! Hundreds gathered for a free kids’ half-mile, a 5K and a 10K at the March Point refinery Saturday morning. “Everyone,” as they say, “was a winner.” More photos and details to […]

This photograph was taken from the sidewalk running along the waterfront near the ESD Building in downtown Anacortes. Visible in the distance are Tesoro Refinery and the foothills leading to Mt. Baker.

Special guest at Tesoro Refinery Thursday was Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb the highest 14 mountains in the world. Viesturs, a Bainbridge Island resident, spoke on the subject of safety, noting that he and climbing partners turned back from the summit on several occasions because they were concerned for their safety. Viesturs climbed […]

A team of 18 volunteers from Shell Puget Sound Refinery was among many teams that gathered Saturday, March 11 for the annual “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fund-raiser for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. In the lane adjacent to Shell were volunteers from Tesoro, owner of the neighboring refinery on March’s Point. Tesoro was […]

Technically they’re competitors, but when it comes to promoting Anacortes radio station owner Bill Berry (left) and newspaper publisher Jack Darnton are moving toward the same goal. Berry, who is beginning a one-year term as Chamber of Commerce President, presented Darnton with a plaque in recognition of his work with the Destination Downtown group. Darnton […]

Outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Pam Allen made things official Thursday night, passing off the ceremonial gavel to 2006 President Bill Berry. A celebration of 2005 accomplishments, as well as a peek ahead to 2006 goals, took place at Tesoro Refinery on March’s Point.

For Anacortes spring athletes, Saturday, March 12 was not about competition, but cooperation as they teamed with the Salvation Army and KLKI 1340 (next door to the Tesoro station) to gather tons of food for the needy. Totals are still being tabulated from the city-wide food drive, the third such conducted by AHS student athletes […]