I’m writing to let everyone know that today will be the last day in publication for the San Juan Update. I’ve enjoyed running the Update over the last year, but other work and family demands have increased dramatically in recent months, and those demands require more of my attention in 2023 and beyond. Thank you  Continue Reading

SJCT sends along news about the upcoming high school performance it will be hosting. San Juan Community Theatre welcomes Friday Harbor High School students as they present a playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility, under the direction of new Drama Director Lindsey Saarie. Kate Hamill’s adaptation is both classic and modern at  Continue Reading

The San Juan Preservation Trust is looking for volunteers for its annual Swan Count project, which takes place throughout San Juan County two weeks from tomorrow. “All morning on Friday, Jan. 20, we will be coordinating a county-wide effort to record as many observations of trumpeter and tundra swans as we can,” the Preservation Trust  Continue Reading

The Town of Friday Harbor is looking a full-time Utility Worker for its Refuse department. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.

Registration for Island Rec’s winter and spring programs opens online starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning, or over the phone starting at 9 a.m. Additional information about youth and teen programs as well as programs for adults is available on the Island Rec website.

Lime Kiln Point State Park and the Friends of Lime Kiln Society are kicking off 2023 by taking part in Washington State Parks’ First Day Hikes event. In addition to walks through the park, there will be hot coffee, tea, cider, and snacks. Participants will also receive a State Parks 2023 First Day Hikes collectible  Continue Reading