It was July 2005 when Northwest tribes took part in a traditional Canoe Journey that on this occasion led to the shores of Fidalgo Island. The Samish Indian Nation hosted this summer event, welcoming guests to their Weaverling Spit gathering place.
This report from WSDOT at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 13 All state #Anacortes/#SanJuanIslands vessels are now operating, following some weather-related cancellations and delays to start the day. #Yakima remains about 1 hour behind schedule. Some areas of Anacortes remain without power as of 9:50 a.m.
One of my favorites from Feline Files. A cat takes to the tracks near The Depot in downtown Anacortes, August 2012.
The southwest corner of Cap Sante Marina is bustling with activity as Port contractor American Construction takes delivery and begins to install pilings and sections of new floating docks. Projections call for completion of the new “T” Dock by late spring.
These images were taken in the fall of 2006, when the historic New Wilson Hotel was being converted to apartments under the umbrella of the Anacortes Housing Authority. A new look, inside and out, including replacement of windows and exterior artwork on south wall (painting of city namesake Annie Curtis).
Vibrant. Colorful. Inspiring. I can’t help but wonder what these young Africans are doing today … 16 years after their visit to perform at Brodniak Auditorium in Anacortes! Such talent and enthusiasm: a joy to experience.
Happy New Year to Anacortes!
This is an exciting season for Jagdeep Sandhu, but not just because of the holidays. Sandhu and business partner Tarlochen Dhaliwal hope to open the 46-unit Salish Inn at 907 30th Street sometime in January 2021. Sandhu, who also owns and operates the Sunrise Inn just a few blocks away, said the new hotel will […]
Late afternoon light on a wave-washed beach, northwest corner of Fidalgo Island.
It was as though a “Nature Alert” went out on everyone’s cell phones. With just a handful of days remaining in 2020, I encountered dozens of like-minded folks enjoying a sunny afternoon on Fidalgo and Whidbey islands. Hikers, beach walkers, kayakers, power boaters … they dressed in layers (most including face masks) and headed for […]
This outdoorsman decided Monday afternoon to experience the south bluffs of Fidalgo Island from a watery perspective.
Two young mergansers paddle across the surface of a downtown Anacortes pond.