The Port of Friday Harbor has released the draft of their strategic plan. A public hearing will be held at San Juan Island Yacht Club at noon on Wednesday, June 8 to receive public comments prior to final action by the Port Commission. You can also send written comments to toddn@portfh.org up to 48 hours Continue Reading
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Island Jobs: On Sacred Ground is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator
May 14, 2022 at 10:39 am
On Sacred Ground is looking for a part-time, contracted Volunteer Coordinator for its island marble butterfly programs. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Notes from the Island — May 14
May 14, 2022 at 6:00 am
Friday Harbor High School baseball punched their ticket to the state tournament in dramatic fashion on Friday afternoon. Graham Learing drove home the winning run on a two-strike, two-out single in the bottom of the seventh and final inning to score pinch runner Geoffrey Volk from second base and knock off Coupeville High School 3–2 Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Town of Friday Harbor seeks refuse collection help
May 13, 2022 at 8:40 pm
The Town of Friday Harbor has an immediate opening for an entry-level refuse collection and support position with benefits. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
63 reported active COVID cases on San Juan Island
May 13, 2022 at 9:33 am
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management reports 63 active COVID cases on San Juan Island as of this morning, more that double what was reported a week ago. Orcas Island has 51 active cases, while Lopez Island has 22, the outer islands four, and Shaw Island one. “These numbers do not include suspect Continue Reading
San Juan Canoe & Kayak Club paddlers return to shore
May 12, 2022 at 7:05 pm
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