Photos by Tag: Anacortes

February 8th, 2023

Wigeon enjoys lunch at the beach

An American wigeon at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) in Anacortes.

February 7th, 2023

Tugs tie up

Tugboats including the Tan’erliq and “Guard” tie up to Port of Anacortes dock on the Guemes Channel. Tugs routinely lead large ships in and out of this historic maritime region.

February 6th, 2023

I love this 2015 photo I took of the Island Explorer 4 whale watching boat from a vantage point on the edge of Cap Sante. This boat was replaced by the custom designed IE5 in May 2017. For details about the vessels and the 2023 season, click here.

January 30th, 2023

Mt. Baker sandwiched in

Mt. Baker as viewed from the Guemes Trail on a cold, crisp Monday morning. Lovric’s breakwater and crane in the foreground.

January 28th, 2023

First Friday Artwalk February 3

Join in the First Friday Artwalk in downtown Anacortes on Friday, February 3 from 6 p.m – 8 p.m. Locations: 419 Commercial Ave., The Majestic Inn and Spa The Majestic features Doug LeClair, local photographer. LeClair specializes in regional scenes that include our birds, mountains, water features and flowers of the valley. 420 Commercial Ave., […]

January 27th, 2023

Exit west

As long as flowers are not in bloom, guests like this beauty are welcome in our yard. This one was a bit nervous, moving on through the shrubs as soon as I arrived with camera.

January 24th, 2023

Merganser takes flight

Hooded merganser takes flight over water near the Secret Cove restaurant on the Guemes Channel in Anacortes.

January 19th, 2023

Construction holds steady in 2022

City Hall data shows that new construction in 2022 matched up closely with activity in 2021. Permits in 2022, through December 31 Total permit applications received: 979 Total permits issued: 951 New dwelling units: 96 (83 issued) Breakdown of new dwelling units: 34 New Single Family Residences 12 New Cottages 14 Duplex units (7 buildings) […]

January 17th, 2023

Broken boardwalk at SHIP

Powerful tidewaters asserted themselves last month, resulting in loss of at least one segment of the public boardwalk at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP), adjacent to the state ferry terminal on the west end of the city. This is a statement from the City of Anacortes regarding the damage: “In December of 2022, the Ship […]

January 14th, 2023

Woke up, it was a Baker morning

Mt. Baker from south Anacortes, sandwiched between foothills and dark clouds. Saturday morning January 14.

January 11th, 2023

Local teen and dog win top international honors

Anacortes teen Jenai Pittis and her Eurasier, Kuma, added International Champion to their titles last weekend! Sixteen-year-old Jenai took Kuma to a National Champion title in 2021 as a puppy. Judges and spectators always comment on Jenai’s prowess in showing and handling. Her patience is especially evident. Kuma is now officially known as: IntCH Timberspitz […]

January 9th, 2023

Nighttime runners: 2017

“Runners” sculpture photographed at night in October 2017. This piece by Seattle artist Ken Turner features two eight-foot figures running south on “Q” Avenue, which links to the popular Tommy Thompson Trail. It is located near the Northwest Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing and Technology.