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> The website below has been launched by Tesoro to provide updated information about the April 2, 2010 Anacortes refinery incident that resulted in the death of five employees. Those who died were Daniel Aldridge, Matt Bowen, Darrin Hoines, Kathryn Powell and Donna Van Dreumel. Two others injured in the incident, Matt Gumbel and Lew Janz, remain […]

Pictured here are top overall winners of the 2009 Tesoro March Point Run 5K and 10K races. They include (top to bottom) Cheryl Plumb, female winner, 10K (Lake Stevens); Clay Wing, male winner, 10K (Sedro-Woolley); Meghan Beauchamp, female winner, 5K (Marysville); Nate Minor, male winner, 5K (Mount Vernon). The race was held Saturday, June 13. […]

I don’t have complete race results at the time of this posting, but suffice it to say the kids had a great time at Saturday’s Tesoro Half-Mile (5K/10K for older kids and adults). The old carnival line: “Everyone’s a winner” comes to mind. Kids finished six deep with ribbons in different age categories, and there […]

Dozens of runners of all ages and skill levels descended upon Anacortes Saturday, June 28 for the annual Tesoro March Point Run. This event is actually three-in-one, featuring a free kids’ half-mile, a 5K and a 10K. Presenting awards was refinery manager Don Sorensen, who also ran the 5K with his family. The opening kids’ […]

Hundreds gathered under sunny skies Saturday for the annual Tesoro March Point Run, an event featuring kids’ half-mile, 5K and 10K. Once again this year, Tesoro employee Bud Anderson led a crew of employee volunteers for the race. Among runners was refinery manager Don Sorensen. Following the race, Tesoro hosted a luncheon and awards ceremony. […]

Among top competitors at the 2005 Tesoro March Point 5K/10K Run & Walk Saturday morning was Anacortes City Council member Brad Adams, an avid runner. Adams finished second in his age division. This great family event attracted an enthusiastic crowd under sunny skies at the Tesoro Refinery. Behind Adams is “Cedar Sam,” a story pole […]

In keeping with a decades-old tradition, Santa arrived Saturday at the Tesoro employees recreation hall. Dozens of children lined up for the chance to deliver their Christmas wish lists personally. The Tesoro children’s party dates back to the Fifties, when the refinery was built by Shell.

There are many highly competitive runners at the annual Tesoro March Point 5K and 10K, but the event is known for its focus on fun. Each year the day opens with the Kids’ Half-Mile run, a quick scramble around the grounds adjacent to the employees’ recreation building. Because the competition is split up into age […]

For the 10th year, Tesoro Refinery hosted the March Point Fun Run & Walk, drawing hundreds of runners from around the region. The Saturday event opened with the Kids’ Half-Mile, followed shortly thereafter by the 5K and 10K. Tesoro’s running event draws competitors at all skill levels, from children to runners in their seventies. A […]

Since they began operations in 1955 (Shell) and 1958 (Texaco), the two refineries on March’s Point in Anacortes have been vital contributors to the local culture and economy. According to an economic impact study published by Western Washington University in 2019, the two refineries employ 841 workers with an average wage of $140,000. They also […]

  Samish Indian Nation General Manager Leslie Eastwood provided the following information regarding the pole pictured here at the Fidalgo Bay Resort: “This story pole is called “the healing pole” and was carved by a group of local native and non-native carvers under the guidance and direction of Bill Bailey (Upper Skagit), who designed the […]