Come Share Your Ideas at WA State Ferries Local Open Houses May 2 Washington State Ferries will be holding open house events next Wednesday May 2 in Friday Harbor, and on some interisland ferry runs, to gather input for the 2040 Ferries Long Range Plan. This effort has been underway for the last year or  Continue Reading

The shorelines of San Juan County are part of a beautiful, complex and increasingly fragile marine ecosystem. Healthy coastal trees and shrubs help stabilize banks, provide for views, and support fish and wildlife. Attend a free workshop hosted by Friends of the San Juans to learn about cost effective and natural approaches to protecting waterfront  Continue Reading

Spring Street and Argyle Avenue intersection closed four days beginning May 7th Painted roundabout to be installed. The public is advised that the intersection of Spring Street and Argyle Avenue will be closed to all traffic day and night for four days beginning May 7th for the installation of an intersection roundabout. This closure will  Continue Reading

So what was up with the Yakima this week? Here’s a recap from Amy Scarton Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division at WSF Headquarters… Thanks to the quick work of our crews, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is back on its regular schedule following an unfortunate meeting between the Yakima and a submerged object on Sunday. One  Continue Reading

Join the Land Bank, Wolf Hollow, The San Juan Preservation Trust, San Juan Island National Historical Park, and San Juan County Master Gardener Foundation as they celebrate the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act at Red Mill Farm on San Juan Island. Sunday, May 6th from 10:30am to 3:00pm at Red Mill Farm, San Juan Island. There  Continue Reading

This Saturday, April 28, the ferries will make one extra stop at Lopez Island to accommodate participants in the annual Tour De Lopez, the largest bicycle event in the San Juan Islands.  This event is expected to draw large groups of riders. The extra stop will occur Saturday morning on the 7:30 am sailing departing  Continue Reading

Ruth at WaterWorks Gallery wants you to know the gallery has opened… Hello all, it’s been a while… After a wonderful fun filled winter, I re-opened the gallery on Wednesday, April 25th. Initially, the gallery is open Wednesday thru Saturdays. We are receiving new works by gallery artists, and our jewelers too. Very exciting 33rd  Continue Reading

Do you need a job or perhaps a change of career direction? COME TO THE JOB FAIR sponsored by the Northwest Workforce Career Center. The San Juan Island Job Fair is THIS SATURDAY, April 28th 9:30 am – 12:00 pm  at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College. The San Juan Center is located  Continue Reading

New Phone System Improves Outage Info Calling Local Musicians! OPALCO Wants to Highlight Local Talent If you’ve called OPALCO lately, you’ve noticed the new phone system. Like it is in the rest of the world, callers start out with an automated menu and press a key to get what they are looking for. Press ONE  Continue Reading

Liz Varvaro, the Culinary Arts teacher at FHHS shares this announcement with you… Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the FHHS Commons it’s the Cinco de Mayo Celebration (on May 2nd) Dancing Performance AGAIN by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! (we are so lucky!) MENU: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender  Continue Reading