Building A Backyard Boat
In 1978, at 42 years old, Dave Davelaar retired and moved his family from Sacramento to Guemes Island. He'd developed love for the Pacific Northwest after years of fishing trips with friends. "One day, I was sitting at a picnic table in a state park and I said to myself, why shouldn't I live here all the time?"...Their realtor, Lillian Armstrong, told them Guemes was the best place to live (which is absolutely right)...After trying out life as a "hippie farmer," raising meat rabbits called New Zealand whites and working as a local contractor, Dave decided, like Noah, to build a boat in his backyard. [Read more]

Ferry To Use Electronic Ticketing System
Starting June 6, 2024, residents will have the convenience of pre-purchasing ferry tickets on Skagit County's website using Anchor's user-friendly and mobile-ready platform. Upon purchase of your ticket(s), you will receive a QR code to simplify boarding procedures. The QR code can be scanned at the ferry terminal on your mobile device, or you can print your tickets after purchase...For those who prefer in-person transactions, tickets will still be available at the ferry office in Anacortes, located within the main lobby of the terminal building. [Read more]

Remembering Bob Porter
"He lived at West Beach, Guemes Island, for about 65 years. In his early years of high school he opted to leave Seattle, in favor of Anacortes and Guemes; his way of skipping big city rat race. " [Read more]

Entering Dog Woods
"That is the first thing I notice every time I step off the Guemes Island ferry. The island is quiet. Kath, Murphy, and I walked west from the ferry a mile and a half along nearly deserted roadways to Dog Woods Park. An occasional car would go by, the driver offering a friendly wave to us as they passed. Then there would be silence. Not a sound to be heard, except maybe the song of a sparrow in a field, or just silence, the silence of wide-open skies, rural meadows, and shadowed woodlands." [Read more]

Donations Wanted For Gwost Fundraiser
Donations are being sought for a "Spring Fundraiser" to defray some of the uninsured medical expenses for Mike Gwost's neck surgery in October. The Fundraiser is set for Saturday, April 13th at 5 pm, at the Guemes Island General Store. There will be a silent auction, live auction, and raffle. If you'd care to donate a cool auction item, contact Karen Everett at karenguemes@gmail.com, or text at 360.202.7373.

Skagit Transit Launches Service Analysis
"Skagit Transit is proud to announce the initiation of a comprehensive service analysis aimed at optimizing public transportation for residents across Skagit County...we are hosting a series of Public Comment Meetings. These gatherings offer a platform for residents to voice their opinions, share feedback on current services, and propose suggestions for future enhancements.[Read more]

Guemes Island Property Sales  LAST SALE: 3.20.24