Notes from the Island — May 3

• Federal charges were filed on Monday against the person suspected of setting fire to four Friday Harbor buildings on April 7. Dwight Henline of Whidbey Island faces a minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of 20 years for the crime.
• High school baseball and fastpich return to the diamond with doubleheaders against LaConner this afternoon at Linde. The first game starts at 4:45 p.m., the second at 6:15 p.m.
• Summer ferry reservations open this morning.
• Mark Madsen retained his position on the OPALCO Board of Directors in the recent election, receiving 47 percent of the vote. Jessa Madosky won 28 percent of the vote and Steven Carleton 25 percent. Total turnout for the Board election was 19.24 percent of OPALCO’s membership.
• Take a look at the latest promotional video for the San Juan Community Theatre’s presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. It opens in just over a week on Friday, May 13.
• WSU San Juan County Extension is hosting a field walk on Monday, May 16 where they will discuss their ongoing research into the impact of organic fertilizer and no-till seeding on forage productivity, quality, and species composition. The walk takes place at the Beaverton Valley Preserve. Pre-registration is required.

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