The reunion starts today…. Things kick off at Friday’s Crabhouse tonight at 6:00, with potluck tomorrow night at 5:00pm at the American Legion Basement. Contact: (360) 336 5683 for more information. For a much bigger picture, click here!

My friend Megan Boe has exciting news, from the Hoeller and Kilpatrick-Boe families: Michael Hoeller, age 12, and Me’tairie Kilpatrick-Boe, age 14, were recently presented with their First Degree Black Belts by their instructor, Senior Master Michael Rennick. The two students had tested for their belts in March, and thus were surprised, and thrilled, when  Continue Reading

Darren from SanJuanIslandsTV.com tells me he & Lisa have pulled together a contest for you – a chance to show off your cool videos that you shoot while on vacation. Here’s more about the contest – start shooting! FRIDAY HARBOR, WA – Visitors coming to the San Juan Islands this summer have a chance to  Continue Reading

When was the last time you saw a white humpback whale? Whaddya call ’em…Moby Hump? Here’s more (with video) from Australia. (Click here.) -00-

The Fourth of July on the island is one of my favorite days on the island (besides graduation & the Fair & soccer games & football games & basketball games & Valentine’s Day & Solstice – both of ’em – and Canada Day.) You can get an idea of the stuff that’s gonna be happening  Continue Reading

Our state senator Kevin Ranker says there is $167 million in recovery investments for shoreline and marine habitat restoration by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (here’s more on that), and a chunk is coming our way – here’s more in his statement: Today US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced the distribution of $167 million  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from the Washington State Ferries folks, giving you a good reason to walk on this weekend instead of bringing your car on the ferry: The parking at the Anacortes Terminal is free from 12:00pm Friday, July 3rd to 11:59pm Monday, July 6th. For all other dates, please pay in advance.

The Chamber’s Debbie Pigman reports: “Town crew members, Jeff Peacock and Dave Smith (not shown) are caught in the act of putting up our Town of Friday Harbor Centennial Bannners. The flying of the banners coincides with the final quarter of celebration of the town’s first 100 years!”

The Chamber’s Debbie Pigman reports: “Town crew members, Jeff Peacock and Dave Smith (not shown) are caught in the act of putting up our Town of Friday Harbor Centennial Bannners. The flying of the banners coincides with the final quarter of celebration of the town’s first 100 years!”

The Missoula Children’s Theatre folks came rolling into town last week, cast “Pinocchio,” and put on a heck of a show, I hear. Concepia’s John Sinclair shot some 75 photos during dress rehearsal, and I think it’s cool he asked me to share them with you – they’re fun! (Click here for the gallery). And…Jan  Continue Reading

The Missoula Children’s Theatre folks came rolling into town last week, cast “Pinocchio,” and put on a heck of a show, I hear. Concepia’s John Sinclair shot some 75 photos during dress rehearsal, and I think it’s cool he asked me to share them with you – they’re fun! (Click here for the gallery). And…Jan  Continue Reading

It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. Ansel Adams

It’s always fun to see yourself on TV, and we like seeing ourselves as much as anyone… here’s the word from Eric at KING5 in Seattle: KING-TV’s popular show Evening Magazine is doing a series of stories called, “Just A Ferry Away”. On Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 PM on KING-TV we will be featuring  Continue Reading

One of the cool parts of this year’s centennial celebration on the island was Mike & Julia Vouri’s book about Friday Harbor earlier this year (it was great – did you get yours? Here’s the scoop.) Now a book for Roche Harbor is out – Journal of the San Juans editor Richard Walker and Arcadia  Continue Reading

While we have our national holiday this coming weekend, today is Canada Day for our friends across the water – Happy Canada Day!