Photos by Tag: Anacortes

January 12th, 2024

Showing off new snowcap

Fresh snow, blue skies. A crisp beautiful day in Anacortes. Temperature 19 degrees at 3:45 this afternoon.

January 10th, 2024

Superstars of local economy

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 […]

January 9th, 2024

Public art on the mountaintop

Any visit to Mt. Erie provides opportunity to see this striking art piece by Guemes sculptor Philip McCracken. According to the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner McCracken, a third generation member of a Skagit Valley family, was born in Bellingham in 1928. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of […]

December 27th, 2023

First Friday Artwalk January 5

Anacortes businesses host the First Friday Artwalk on Friday, January 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. Participants include the following: 419 Commercial Ave., The Majestic Inn and Spa The Majestic Inn and Spa introduces work by artist Megan Marler. Marler’s artwork, produced by Full Circle Concept and Design, is a fun twist of realism and […]

December 26th, 2023

’38 Commander

A beauty from days gone by. 1938 Studebaker Commander, owned by Doug Comstock of Anacortes. Like many vintage cars, this classic’s owner describes it as a work in progress.

December 23rd, 2023

Christmas radio broadcast: 2005

Back in the day virtually any community-wide gathering drew the attention of radio station owner/newsman Bill Berry. The local AM station owned by Berry started out with the call letters KAGT, later transitioned to KLKI. Berry, pictured here on the street at the 2005 Anacortes Christmas Parade, had a small staff including a news reporter […]

December 12th, 2023

Winter afternoon in Anacortes

A sailboat motors out of Cap Sante Marina on a chilly December afternoon in Anacortes.

December 11th, 2023

Shiny new skate park in Anacortes

The much-anticipated Ben Root Skate Park in Anacortes re-opened last week boasting a new design, construction and adjacent pump track. The new, improved skate park officially re-opened with a Thursday afternoon ribbon cutting ceremony attended by dozens of people including enthusiastic bicyclists and skateboarders. The ribbon cutting element of the event featured Mayor Matt Miller […]

December 6th, 2023

Christmas tree shines bright

With the Chamber of Commerce Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Lions Christmas Parade in the rear view mirror, holiday lights continue to dress up the days moving into the season. This is an early morning photo of the tree located in front of the Chamber of Commerce office.

November 14th, 2023

Romantic sunset: 2018

I recall taking this photo five years ago, wishing that it was me sitting with my wife on this tranquil November evening. Always more sunset experiences just around the corner…

November 10th, 2023

Anacortes celebrates military veterans

Once again this year the community of Anacortes celebrated Veterans Day in a public ceremony featuring speeches, patriotic music and the laying of a ceremonial wreath in acknowledgement of those who gave their lives in service to this nation. The Port of Anacortes hosted the event at the Port Transit Shed adjacent to the Guemes […]

November 8th, 2023

Yakima returned to service

After a few weeks of maintenance and repair work at Dakota Creek Industries, the state ferry “Yakima” was returned to service Monday, October 30. This ferry serves on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands run. (Photo: Yakima in foreground, Chelan on right)

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