In the mailbag this afternoon we find this letter to you from J. Michael Edwards… The PHD #1 Again ‘Missing the Boat’ In their press release of Nov. 24, 2021 the PHD #1 stated: “On November 2, 2021, residents voted for San Juan Island EMS to remain under the jurisdiction of San Juan County Public Hospital Continue Reading
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Advance Camping Reservations
December 31, 2021 at 4:38 pm
San Juan County Parks & Fair is soon offering advance camping reservations for San Juan County year-round residents, for two weeks only! Proof of residency is required. Early resident reservations will be accepted from January 26 until February 9. Email requests (preferred) are accepted at 6:00 am on January 26th via email parks@sanjuanco.com. After 1:00 Continue Reading

San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Committed to Continuous Improvement for all Emergency Response
December 31, 2021 at 4:32 pm
Here’s a letter to you from SJI Fire & Rescue… San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) remains committed to continuous improvement in our service to our islands’ communities to ensure professional, quality, and compassionate emergency response and service. Why does SJIF&R respond to medical calls? First: SJIF&R’s guiding principle is do what is right for Continue Reading

SJIMA Introduces Its New Board Members
December 31, 2021 at 4:38 am
Joining the board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) are Lisa Brooks, Barb Snider and Rob Ray who all share of love of the arts. Join us in welcoming them to our art museum board. Lisa Brooks is a 3rd generation Seattleite who was introduced at a young age to Pacific Northwest art by Continue Reading

Girls Basketball League
December 30, 2021 at 2:17 pm
It is time to register for Island Rec Girls Basketball Leagues, open to all kids in grades 2 through 8. The focus of this league is development and improvement of individual and team skills. Previous basketball experience is not required. All games are played on Island, Sundays in Turnbull Gym. Girl’s basketball practices begin the Continue Reading

Water Rationing Order
December 30, 2021 at 2:13 pm
The Town of Friday Harbor has noted that water levels in the water storage tanks in Town are dangerously low and the Town is therefore imposing an immediate water rationing order and may later need to initiate planned service outages to maintain service. We have no indication that there are major leaks in the distribution Continue Reading

Goodbye Cafe Demeter
December 29, 2021 at 9:46 pm
Marilyn O’Conner shares this photo of Jordyn Magnuson (left) and Alex Hayes (right), two of the crew on either side of Pam Stewart, owner of Cafe Demeter, as they hang the “closed” sign on Christmas Eve. The bakery is closing permanently. It has been a beloved community gathering place for many years, not just for the Continue Reading

Check for Leaks or Broken Pipes
December 29, 2021 at 3:42 pm
To Friday Harbor water system customers – Town of Friday Harbor is asking anyone who owns or lives in property served by the Town water system to check for water leaks both inside and outside. Since the freezing temperatures arrived the Town has seen an unusual draw down of our water tanks challenging the ability Continue Reading
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