Anderson Island

Island News

Ferry alerts, closures, seasonal happenings, and word from around the island. Updated as things change.

Community News

A New Snack Stand at the Ferry: FerrySide Snack Co.

A new vendor is selling cold drinks, snacks, and sundries near the ferry docks on both sides of the water, weekends and holiday Mondays through the summer.
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Events & Seasonal

This Weekend on the Island

A full week ahead. Ice cream at the ALCC Thurs, live music at the Lakeshore Fri, and a Saturday stacked with the Historical Society's auction and Salmon and Rib Bake plus the ALCC craft bazaar and car show. Two-boat ferry service runs through the holiday weekend.
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AIHS Community Gardens
Community News

Summer Garden Market Opens at Johnson Farm

The weekly summer Garden Market is back at Johnson Farm, starting today. Island-grown flowers and produce, plus treats and fresh mushrooms from island makers. 10am to noon.
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Ferry Updates

Ferry Service Over Juneteenth Weekend

Friday, June 19 is an observed holiday, so the holiday-exempt departures do not run. Two boats are running Friday and Sunday, single boat Saturday. Check the app before you leave for the dock
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Cars loading Anderson Island ferry in Steilacoom
Closures & Outages

The Gas Situation, and Where It Stands

Gas cans are still prohibited on the ferry, full or empty. Here is the current state of things, what AICAB and the county are working on, and what it means for keeping fuel on the island.
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Closures & Outages

Mail Delivery, and What the Post Office Closure Actually Changed

The Post Office closed earlier this year, but home delivery works the way it always has. Here is what actually changed, and what is now a mainland errand.
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Community News

The Guthrie Center Is Now Rick Anderson Place

The old Guthrie Center has a new name, honoring a fifty-year commissioner, and a long renovation ahead. Here is what Rick Anderson Place will hold.
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Closures & Outages

Lowell Johnson Park, “the Old Swimming Hole,” Is Closed This Season

Lowell Johnson Park, the Ol' Swimmin' Hole, is closed for the 2026 season while the Park District finishes well work. Here is what to know.
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