Photos by Tag: Steve Berentson

November 14th, 2023

Fidalgo Bay entrance to city

A massive cloud to the north creates a dramatic backdrop for the Fidalgo Bay entrance to Cap Sante Marina. The red boat is the Strait Arrow, a service boat working year-round out of the downtown marina.

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

Students lead way to Veterans Day

Once again this year, students at Anacortes Middle School sponsored a tribute to U.S. military veterans in anticipation of Veterans Day. It is impressive, heartwarming to see dozens of photos displayed in this collection of tribute posters. Great job, AMS! And thank you, veterans, one and all! (Note: The Port of Anacortes will host a […]

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)

November 8th, 2023

Close, but no cover shot: 2012

And now you know … the rest of the story. It was 2011 when How It Works founder Chris Terrell approached me with the idea of writing articles for a new publication titled “Anacortes Magazine.” I jumped at the chance to be part of this exciting new project, agreeing to write a few articles and […]

November 6th, 2023

Preston hibernates, Maritime Center remains open

The W.T Preston on “R” Avenue has “gone into hibernation” until March of next year. Still open to the public is the Maritime Heritage Center located between the Preston and the Depot. The Maritime Heritage Center is open Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is […]

October 28th, 2023

Fresh snow

Mt. Baker boasts a new layer of snow. As viewed from March’s Point on Fidalgo Island.

October 26th, 2023

Jazz great Floyd Standifer: 2004

September 2004: “Students at Anacortes High School were treated to the first wave of jazz music to hit Anacortes on Day One of a three-day festival. Pictured here is Seattle resident Floyd Standifer, whose roots in jazz trace back to gigs with the likes of Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. The retired schoolteacher performed at […]

October 25th, 2023

Navy EA6B ‘Prowler’

Most who have lived in this area for any length of time are familiar with the EA6B “Prowler,” now retired after more than 40 years of storied military service. The jet flew out of NAS Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor. “In 1960, as part of the development of the A-6 Intruder all-weather attack aircraft, Grumman […]

October 23rd, 2023

Iconic fall photo

State ferry “Kitsap” turns into Ship Harbor in Anacortes, colorful deciduous leaves accenting the lower frame of this fall portrait.

October 18th, 2023

Chelan returned to service

Washington State Ferries (WSF) spokesman Justin Fujioka reports that ferry “Chelan” repairs are complete and the vessel returned to service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route last Friday. The Chelan was at an Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility before moving back to Anacortes last Thursday. WSF is still weeks, if not months, away from completing an […]

October 17th, 2023

Great Blue on the move

Blues and grays, incredible feather patterns, impressive wingspan … the Great Blue Heron is always a fascinating subject for the Northwest photographer. These photos were taken as this heron moved from position to position searching for food in the waters of an Anacortes beach.

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