It can be fun going to the doctor—especially if you’re a child! Thanks to Peace Island Volunteers and a talented and generous artist, the pediatric exam room at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has become a “walk in the park.” At the request of caregivers at the medical center, Peace Island Volunteers agreed to sponsor  Continue Reading

During their recent, “Wags to Riches” event, The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor announced Jan Gray is the animal shelter’s “Volunteer of the Year”. Jan has been a volunteer for the animal shelter for over two years. She has donated countless hours of her time walking dogs, doing administrative tasks, working in the Treasure  Continue Reading

Lots happening at the food preservation booth at the fair this week. Here’s more from Minnie… We will be having some fun demonstrations and happenings so if you volunteer the time will go fast!   Wednesday, August 16:   Judging of preserved foods– fairgoers are welcome to watch. We can always use helpers to apply ribbons  Continue Reading

Susan Carnes has returned to San Juan Island for the summer and will read from her two novels on Wednesday, August 23, 7:00 pm at the Library. The Way Back: A Soldier’s Journey is a novel chronicling the struggles of a World War 1 veteran dealing with PTSD. Susan’s father and several of the men  Continue Reading

Fire District #3 Commissioner Robert Low retired from his position on Monday, August 9th, after 19 years of service on San Juan Island. Commissioner Low served as Fire Chief of the Town of Friday Harbor Fire Department from 1998 to 2006, as well as San Juan County Fire Marshal. Low moved to Quilcene, WA as  Continue Reading

Zippy here, reporting from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. I’m wondering if anyone out there can help me answer a question – one that I am continually aksed. “Who’s a good dog”? I must admit, I am asked this question all the time and although I’m inclined to think that I AM A  Continue Reading

Have you been working on a piece of art, that perfect pie, or raising some beautiful animals? Share them with your fellow islanders by entering in the Fair! Exhibit Entry Day is this coming Tuesday, August 15th from 9am to 6pm at the Fairgrounds. Entry information is available online at www.sjcfair.org or in the reference  Continue Reading

In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter to the San Juan County Council: The San Juan County (SJC) Planning Commission is comprised of nine men even though the majority of our county’s population is female. SJC has one of the few Planning Commissions in Washington State comprised entirely of men. SJC Planning Commissioners  Continue Reading

What do you mean, your husband won’t let you have a cat? Did I miss something here? Is it 1954 all over again? Are women supposed to be happy with a new ironing board once in a while and an occasional trip to Connie’s Cut-n-Curl? I think not! Ladies, this is YOUR time! You are  Continue Reading

County Board and Advisory Committee Vacancies and Positions with terms ending within 45 days of 08/03/2017 The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or  Continue Reading