The San Juan Island Library District is looking for an experienced individual with strong attention to detail to conduct bookkeeping and payroll activities. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.

The Center for Whale Research published a report about their March 7 encounter with the J pod of Southern Resident killer whales in San Juan Channel. You can read the full report at their website. Photo credit: Center for Whale Research

Living on a boat. Regularly speeding across the harbor in a skiff. Working part-time at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Taking relaxed walks through the streets and parks of Friday Harbor. Sailing to the outer islands for an afternoon hike. Sleeping soundly next to your favorite person each night. It’s the kind of life to which many  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council is hiring a Trades Coordinator to develop, promote, and review its workforce training programs. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.

The Friday Harbor Port Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 9 at 12 p.m. Items up for discussion at Wednesday’s meeting include: FAA correspondence relative to hangar penetrations of controlled air space and the B2 Narrow standard Needed barge landing road repairs and desired County/Town participation Washington State Department of Ecology Model  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council invites Island business owners to an upcoming workshop on improving their websites. According to the EDC: Course leader Shannon Borg, business coach and Squarespace web designer, will show participants how to assess their business websites with a simple tool designed to evaluate sites. During the workshop, participants will  Continue Reading