She has been a frequent visitor over the years. Tall ship replica “Lady Washington,” pictured here at Cap Sante Marina in July 2005.
For crews of local working boats, “the office” is the waters of Fidalgo, Guemes and San Juan islands. Pictured here on a Monday afternoon are the San Juan Enterprise, Henry Island (San Juan Ferry & Barge) and the Strait Arrow.
Samish Tribe history piece on interpretive sign at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP). State ferry terminal on horizon.
Now and then: Anacortes resident Scott Thomson, pictured in 2009 and again last week at Causland Memorial Park. Scott spent the early morning hours of Veterans Day 2009 composing the following tribute: I’m just a regular guy livin’ here in the Northwest Leadin’ a pretty regular life, trying to do my best I’m just a […]
How exciting to see so many people gather for the 2024 Anacortes Veterans Parade in downtown Anacortes. Kudos to organizer Julia Simpson, her volunteer team and the many organizations so participated in the parade and post-parade event at Causland Memorial Park. And thank you, veterans, for your unselfish contributions to our nation and our allies […]
Mt. Baker emerges after a string of cloudy gray days. Fidalgo Bay in foreground, oil tanker at Marathon Refinery wharf.
State ferry Chelan leaves Anacortes Tuesday morning. Click here to see details on winter schedule.
Back in the day (in this case, 2007), we used to enjoy the annual visit of this gentleman farmer and his antique tractor with grass cutter in tow. He worked a field on “O” Avenue. Here he is pictured moving through our neighborhood toward Longview Avenue, and ultimately to his place on 32nd Street.
State ferry Kaleetan approaches Ship Harbor and Anacortes terminal on a warm fall afternoon.
A beautiful day on Fidalgo Bay. Lenticular cloud over Mt. Baker.
Welder creates his own light show: January 2004 at Dakota Creen Industries in downtown Anacortes.
Fall scene from Tommy Thompson Trail at Weaverling Spit, Fidalgo Island.