Snow-capped passenger car in a Fidalgo Island field.
Work continues on the Rotary Viewpoint on top of Cap Sante. Partners include Rotary of Anacortes, City of Anacortes, Strandberg Construction and Pacific Landscape Architecture.
November 2012: “I had the opportunity once again to produce a couple of postcards for the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center (VIC). Mary Talosi and a crack team of volunteers meet and greet community guests on a regular basis at the Commercial Avenue tourist information center. On occasion, they give away a postcard, […]
A great turnout Sunday to celebrate the success of the back-to-back 2A Football Champion Anacortes Seahawks. Also on parade were State Champion Cross Country runner Dylan Rowell and young players from championship Anacortes Youth Football.
Ten years ago. For many of us here on Fidalgo Island, it’s the water!
Recent history at the 99-year-old Port of Anacortes includes major environmental cleanup projects. One such project was “Focus Fidalgo, a Puget Sound Initiative.” This project involved in part the removal of soils contaminated by leaking fuel tanks. Demolished as part of the process was the building that housed Cap Sante Marine. Restored waterfront properties allowed […]
The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route will run on a new winter schedule starting Sunday, Dec. 29. Washington State Ferries (WSF) reports that this change “marks the first update in more than a decade to help improve on-time service.” Weekend interisland service was also added for the winter. Pictured here: The Samish. For details click here.
Shiny red, and just the right size! It was no surprise that the little boy on the right was attracted to this “Fire and Rescue” display at the 2007 Island Hospital Celebration of Trees. The annual fund-raising event was held in partnership with the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Anacortes. Type “Christmas” […]
Volunteers from two local veterans organizations braved cold, windy weather Saturday morning to place more than 1,000 wreaths as part of the National Wreaths Across America event. Christmas wreaths were placed on the graves of military veterans buried at Fernhill and Grand View cemeteries in Anacortes. A color guard from NAS Whidbey participated in the […]
Work at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) on the Anacortes waterfront knows no seasons. The yard bustles with activity all year, as evidenced by current maintenance and paint work on vessels including the “Unimak” and the tug “Harry M.” A hardy crew of craftsmen, to be sure.
Thanks to the Anacortes Lions for sponsoring the 2024 Christmas Walk with Santa Parade! And to all who participated in making the parade special for the children. Attached are photos from the event.
Thanks to the Anacortes Lions Club for sponsoring the 2024 Christmas Walk with Santa parade! Despite light rain (Santa snow was artificial) there were hundreds of children, some “on the sidelines” with parents and others participating in the parade. Another great holiday community event to remember! (More photos to come)