If you’ve strolled down Commercial Avenue lately, you may have noticed something missing — those old, abandoned newspaper boxes that had been sitting empty for years. Thanks to a recent cleanup effort, our sidewalks look better than ever! Before-and-after photos tell the story best, but the difference is night and day. Where there used to … Continue reading A Fresher, Cleaner Downtown
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The Locals Pass Is Here
Downtown Anacortes wouldn’t be what it is without YOU — our amazing locals! From morning coffee runs to date nights, gift shopping to family traditions, it’s our neighbors who make downtown thrive. That’s why this fall we’re rolling out a brand-new way to say thank you: the Locals Pass. What’s the Locals Pass? The Locals … Continue reading The Locals Pass Is Here
Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery: 25 Years
This year, we’re raising a glass to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery. For a quarter of a century, Rockfish has been more than a place to eat and drink—it’s been Anacortes’ front porch. A place where music spills out onto the street, where teens get their first job and … Continue reading Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery: 25 Years
What We Learned from the 2025 Downtown Consumer Survey
This summer, we asked you—our community—to share your thoughts about downtown Anacortes. More than 158 people responded, giving us valuable insights into what you love, what you’d like to see more of, and how we can keep downtown thriving. Here are a few highlights: We’re on the right track. The majority of respondents feel downtown … Continue reading What We Learned from the 2025 Downtown Consumer Survey
2025 Q2 Report – 6,000 Shoppers, 1,000 Volunteer Hours & One Giant Orca
As we move through this vibrant summer season, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the incredible progress that’s happened downtown—and to thank you for being part of it. In the second quarter of this year, more than 1,000 volunteer hours helped us bring new energy to downtown Anacortes. With your support, we refreshed every … Continue reading 2025 Q2 Report – 6,000 Shoppers, 1,000 Volunteer Hours & One Giant Orca