San Juan Island Superintendent Rick Thompson says the search committee for an elementary school principal has narrowed the field to two, who will have extended visits to the island next week. Here’s his report: Here is an update on the FHES principal search. After screening 28 applications last week, the search committee interviewed 7 semi-finalists  Continue Reading

Meanwhile, around the island…. • Looks like Jimmy Farrell‘s back on-island & working out at Roche Harbor again…everyone’s favorite Irishman went to Utah to work for the winter, and now he’s back. • Saw Howard Schonberger in the street Monday with his beard freshly shaved…see if you recognize him. • Looks like ace FHHS band  Continue Reading

I still remember in ’84 when my friend Gretchen Black introduced me to Sting & his new album then – this was my favorite song from that collection:

I dropped by to see Howard in his new spot (he was located over on Tucker Street before), and he’s got a lot of interesting things in there – check it out for yourself! Here’s more in a release from his friend Rebecca: It’s official…‘Howard’s Sell It Again’ (a fairly new business that has been  Continue Reading

Let’s take a look & see how the FHHS spring teams are doing, as they head for the playoffs (thanks to FHHS athletic director & dean of students Rod Turnbull for the details!): • Softball: Due to a protest of a call made during the 3rd inning of our game with Meridian Saturday that was  Continue Reading

I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. “Hate cannot drive out hate: only  Continue Reading

It happens every year – a celebration of the water around us, and the beauty we’re surrounded by, and we get our boats out & have a parade. This year’s Opening Day was staged in the marina with the nicest weather for an Opening Day in recent memory, with smiles & bright skies & a  Continue Reading

Good to hear Karen’s voice again…

He touched so many people…and now, Carla Higginson reports he’ll be remembered at the Courthouse in perpetuity… here’s more: The lasting memorial to the late Judge John O. Linde is now complete. Judge Linde, who served as San Juan County’s first Superior Court Judge from January 2008 until his untimely death in December 2009, was  Continue Reading