From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, Feb. 12, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 126 to 129. Two of these new cases are on Lopez Island and the third is on San Juan Island.     Approximately nine close contacts of positive cases are currently in active quarantine. Orcas  Continue Reading

By Krista Mattox, Friday Harbor I live in the North 40 neighborhood of Friday Harbor. Over the past couple of days, there have been mysterious designs in the frost covering my pond. I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this in their pond. The designs have been there since Monday morning and haven’t changed at  Continue Reading

From the Center For Whale Research On Feb. 17, the Center For Whale Research had its eighth encounter with orcas in 2021. Members saw the J, K, L pods in Haro Strait. They report: “We were seeing young calves but it was hard to tell who the mothers were as saddles disappeared behind swells. We  Continue Reading

From San Juan County Public Hospital District 1 San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 has a job opening for an executive assistant and hospital district affairs specialist. Click here for the full job description. The job is open until filled, but we begin interviews March 4. A successful applicant will need to pass a  Continue Reading

From San Juan County Parks and Fair After a flurry of flakes, it now feels as if spring is just around the corner. Crocus are sending up shoots, gardens are being planned, the sun is shining (sometimes) and birds are chirping! This year’s Fair theme “Lettuce Entertain Ewe” reminds us of the playful nature of  Continue Reading

From San Juan Preservation Trust March 1 is the official opening day for the newest addition to the Preservation Trust’s trail network on Shaw Island. The two-mile Sylvan Loop Trail meanders through a scenic sampling of the Marilyn and Fred Ellis Preserve’s varied forest landscapes. Donated to the Preservation Trust by Fred and Marilyn Ellises’  Continue Reading

From San Juan County Due to east coast weather delaying vaccine shipments, San Juan Island vaccine clinics on Thursday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 19 are postponed. These are in addition to the postponed Orcas Island clinic from Wednesday, Feb. 17. Those who have registered for these clinics will be notified by email as soon  Continue Reading

From San Juan Islands Community Network At 7 p.m., Feb. 23, San Juan Islands Community Network will host its second virtual forum exploring how our islands’ schools are responding to the health and educational challenges posed by COVID-19. Islanders can register for free at SJICN’s website: www.sjicn.org. Featured forum panelists will include: Amber Paulson, Director  Continue Reading

From the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Name: Meeka Age: About 8/9 years old Sex: Female Breed: Siberian Husky Application: www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/canine-application Meet Meeka, a sweet husky with an easy going personality! Meeka is tried and true to her breed, she loves adventures including long walks, hikes, and having fun! She is a known “explorer”  Continue Reading

From Cynthia’s Bistro Grab a free dinner from 4:30-6 p.m., Today, Thursday, Feb. 18, at Cynthia’s Bistro, 65 Nichols Street in Friday Harbor.  The bistro is offering free takeout meals on the restaurant’s front porch to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home-cooked meal; no questions asked, just free food. The  Continue Reading