From San Juan County Parks and Fair A new playground will be dedicated to residents and visiting children noon Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Village Green on Orcas Island. The Playground-on-the-Green is a product of Orcas Island’s imagination, energy and funding, and was constructed by Orcas artists Chuck Greening and Zackarya Leck. The playground design, by Continue Reading
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Orcas Island Teams Up to Create New Playground
July 27, 2021 at 4:30 am

San Juan is One of Eight Washington Counties to Re-start Mask Recommendations
July 26, 2021 at 6:25 pm
Businesses Encouraged, not Mandated to ask Customers to Mask Up From San Juan County As a part of a regional effort to curb the rising infection rates in Washington, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James recommends that islanders mask up when entering an indoor public space, including businesses, whether vaccinated or not. Local health officers Continue Reading

Larsen Secures nearly $700K to Fix Eroding Agate Beach Lane on Lopez Island
July 26, 2021 at 5:30 am
From Rep. Rick Larsen’s Office July 21, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced he has secured $10,662,665 for ten Second District projects in the Fiscal Year 2022 House appropriations bills, including nearly $700,000 to repair an eroding Lopez Island road. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in local communities to create well-paying jobs Continue Reading

Island Stage Left Cancels July 31 Performance due to Nearby Concert
July 26, 2021 at 5:00 am
From Island Stage Left Island Stage Left’s July 31 performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” has been canceled. A neighbor has a rock concert that evening and you wouldn’t be able to hear us! Sunshine, humor and love reign eternal in Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” We are setting the story in the English countryside Continue Reading

Browne’s Offers DIY Classes through August
July 26, 2021 at 4:30 am
From Browne’s Home Center We’re excited to be hosting DIY classes again! Browne’s Home Center’s first kids DIY class of the year will be a chalkboard toolbox. Kids will be able to build and paint their own toolbox so they can help fix things around the house, or at least keep all of Continue Reading

Canada to Open Border to Fully Vaccinated Americans August 9
July 25, 2021 at 5:30 am
Travelers Must Register Online and May be Randomly Tested for COVID-19 From the Public Health Agency of Canada The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of everyone in Canada by taking a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening our borders. Thanks to the hard work of Canadians, rising vaccination rates and declining Continue Reading

Friends of the Library Hosts Book Sale at Library’s New Location in Old Life Care Center
July 25, 2021 at 5:00 am
From the San Juan Island Friends of the Library The San Juan Island Friends of the Library will host its annual in-person book sale Saturday, Aug. 14 at the library’s new location, the former Life Care Center at 660 Spring St. in Friday Harbor. Friends of the Library members can shop from 9–10 a.m. and Continue Reading

San Juan Island Museum of Art Extends Summer Hours
July 25, 2021 at 4:30 am
From the San Juan Island Museum of Art Don’t miss this gem! The San Juan Island Museum of Art has extended its hours from 7–9 p.m., Thursday-Sunday through Sept. 11. This is in addition to the regular hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Monday. The museum is located at 540 Spring St. in Friday Harbor. Visit the dazzling Beckwith Continue Reading
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