Hello fellow felines of San Juan Island. I am Rupert and I’m looking for a new home. But first, some advice: Believe me when I say, I have seen some of the finest cat minds of my generation destroyed by that fickle mistress known as the “Red Dot”. Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m  Continue Reading

Lots of Opportunities to Participate in Your Local Co-op! OPALCO is a member-owned cooperative committed to democratic member control and community involvement. In the coming weeks, there are a number of opportunities for OPALCO members to join in conversation with the Board, staff and each other. Members are encouraged to participate! The second in a  Continue Reading

Fellow Film Buffs, Well all good things must come to an end. This Tuesday we show the last film of our 2017 series but we are leaving on a high note. “The Wedding Plan” is a heartwarming, inspiring story of a woman who insists on doing thing “her way”. If you enjoy outstanding performances, surprises,  Continue Reading

Long time Friday Harbor resident Sidney Thorson passed away peacefully at home with family members surrounding her on August 21, 2017. She was born on October 20, 1924 in Calexico, California to her parents Mabel and Chester Moore. Her family moved to Los Angeles, California when she was a young girl. Sidney is a graduate  Continue Reading

Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot!  San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering the following flu vaccine clinics: By appointment: Call 360-378-4474 to schedule San Juan Health & Community Services | 145 Rhone St, Friday Harbor September 20, 2017 1:00pm – 4:30pm October 11, 2017 1:00pm  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Lions Club is pleased to announce their first annual fundraiser island bike ride: Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew! The Friday Harbor Bike-n-Brew will take place on Saturday, September  23rd, starting at 9:00 am. The community is invited to buy a breakfast served by our own island Cutthroat Pirates at 8am at the Fairgrounds and  Continue Reading

Survey Results Show Support for Community Solar Proposals sought for design and construction More than 1,200 members responded to OPALCO’s online survey about Community Solar, measuring preferences, appetite and collecting narrative comments. In a nutshell, the membership is very interested in Community Solar so long as it doesn’t affect rates. A request for proposals was  Continue Reading

Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library Present an evening with Bellingham author Candace Wellman.  This is an evening you won’t want to miss! Please join us at the library on Wednesday, September 27, 7:00 pm for a book talk by Candace Wellman, author of the remarkable, Peace Weavers: Uniting the Salish Coast  Continue Reading

Opening at WaterWorks Gallery. Tom Small’s sculptures are inspired directly from the land. For Tom specific locales in the Northwest provide the vision for the work. These locales include the islands, the beaches, the rivers, the mountains. This show will include recent drawings, carvings in stone and wood, and glass castings. ​Please join Tom Small  Continue Reading

<Note: This story has been updated to include a link to a press release at the end of the article> Residents of the Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands (LCCSJI) received notice that the facility will be closing its doors effective November 30, 2017 due to considerable lack of demand. The facility has  Continue Reading