Photos by Tag: Anacortes

Snowfall at Deception Pass

Complementing the beauty of Deception Pass this week was a snowfall that has dramatically slowed the pace of activity in this region.

We are family!

Fidalgo Island snow scenes

Memories in the making

Sister and brother team Taytum and Luke take a morning slide down “O” Avenue in Anacortes. Rosy cheeks all ’round!

Salvation Army Christmas report

Once again this year the people of Anacortes responded generously to the Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign and other efforts to make the holiday brighter for local families in need. Salvation Army Anacortes Corps Captain Theresa Williams reports that the Red Kettle Campaign brought in $59,100. With a mix of paid bell ringers and many […]

Pope steps back from elected office

Port of Anacortes District 4 Commissioner John Pope decided not to run again in 2019, a decision that led to the election of successor Bonnie Bowers. Pope retired from a 34-year career in refining. He has also served on the Anacortes School Board, the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Executive Board and the Skagit Regional Transportation […]

Anthony’s opens in January 2011

Seems like only yesterday when I was allowed to take a sneak peek of the new Anacortes Anthony’s restaurant, one week before its opening in January 2011. Smiles all ’round in a shiny new kitchen. A welcome addition to our island business community…

Year in Pictures 2019

What a year it was! Images from 2019 on Fidalgo Island.

Marine textures

Time and the Northwest marine environment have taken a toll on a warehouse near water’s edge in Anacortes. Rusty nails, pipe and twisted metal strip are contrasted against chipped and faded paint on siding.

Friends of Library hosts art exhibit

The Friends of the Anacortes Library Art Committee presents an exhibit of works by local artists from January 2 through March 2020, in the Friends Community Meeting Room. Artists include: Donald Caldwell, Stephen Cheng, Anne Elkins, Kathleen Faulkner, Audrey Garbacik, Jan Hodgman, Jazz Morgan, Marcia Neu, Cynthia Richardson, Aimee Rudge, and Marcel Schwarb, and Gary […]

Ferry Samish exits Anacortes

Saturday marine traffic on the Guemes Channel included the state ferry “Samish,” on its way to the islands from Ship Harbor terminal.

New signage at SHIP

Recently added at the beautiful Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve in west Anacortes were a number of interpretive signs including “snapshots” of local flora and fauna. Visitors are greeted by a large sign featuring a hovering osprey and a snapshot history: “Stepping into the Story of Ship Harbor.” Acknowledgments are made to organizations including the Port […]