Two outdoor story walks organized by the library are available now — there’s one at Linde Park and another at the family park at the Fairgrounds. The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is hosting a volunteer event for National Get Outdoors Day next Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westside Continue Reading
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Notes from the Island — June 2
June 2, 2022 at 6:00 am
Friday Harbor High School seniors take on the high school staff in a kickball game at Linde Park this evening at 5 p.m. There will also be a barbecue with hamburgers and hot dogs, and any profits go toward grad night. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a home run derby on the baseball diamond, Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 1
June 1, 2022 at 6:00 am
Island Air Ambulance will have a space at this weekend’s farmers market to share CPR awareness in recognition of CPR Awareness Week. Island Air’s flight crew — consisting of board-certified paramedics and nurses — will be available to demonstrate and answer any questions for free. Friday Harbor Film Festival’s next offering in their Director Series is Continue Reading
In case you missed it: highlights from the San Juan Update in May
May 31, 2022 at 5:30 pm
The most-read stories on the San Juan Update in May included the County’s allocation of $2 million in funding for affordable housing projects, the County Council’s approval of a vacation rental permit cap, and a profile of newborn lambs in sweaters. We also published original stories about U.S. Representative Rick Larsen’s visit to Friday Harbor, Continue Reading
Childcare co-op pilot program works to address a critical island need
May 31, 2022 at 1:08 pm
Raising an infant or toddler is challenging for any family trying to balance the demands of work life and home life. But take away nearly half of a community’s childcare capacity in the span of only a few years and all of a sudden achieving that balance can feel impossible. The numbers are staggering – Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — May 31
May 31, 2022 at 6:00 am
Friday Harbor High School’s Lily Rock took home eighth place in the 3200 meters at the 2B track & field state championships in Cheney on Saturday. Crows Nest is open for business again, located in the narrow space between Be Chic Boutique and Friday Harbor Trading Post on Spring Street. Demolition is complete at the Continue Reading
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