Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join the EDC to learn more about Facebook marketing at a FREE workshop on Wednesday, May 24th on Orcas Island. The course will start out with a basic overview  Continue Reading

Hello Oakies! Thom returns from back East this week and has his eye on invasives removal for this weekend’s work party as well as limbing/piling. There’s the possibility of burning the piles from our previous work parties, but that will depend on the weather. Oddly, a high of 65F is expected! When? Sunday, May 21  Continue Reading

We’re Growing Significantly; Join the Adventure! Pelindaba is seeking experienced Customer Service & Order Fulfillment representatives that are well organized and detail oriented with good phone communication skills. Must have a team attitude. Great opportunities for those that share our core values of a strong work ethic, attention to detail, taking pride in what we  Continue Reading

Rod Turnbull, FHHS Athletic Director shares this post season update with you… Below is the updated information for our high school teams post season play. Baseball – Our Baseball team won both of their games this past Saturday making them Bi-District Champions and they will now play in the Regional State Tournament at Anacortes’ Volunteer  Continue Reading

Traci Walter, Naturalist and Photographer for Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours shares this awesome video from yesterday up at the north end of the island. Thanks Traci! Hey San Juan update! I just wanted to share yesterday’s encounter with you! This was taken on the north shore of San Juan Island. Hope all is  Continue Reading

Councilmember Farhad Ghatan announces candidacy for Mayor, Town of Friday Harbor After learning that current mayor Carrie Lacher would not be seeking another term, Town Councilmember Farhad Ghatan has decided to run for the office of Mayor of Friday Harbor. “Since joining the Council four years ago I have been privileged to serve under such  Continue Reading

This Sunday, may 21st, the Leo Club Scramble will take place at the San Juan Golf and Tennis Club. See the attached flyer for more information. (PDF) The scramble starts at 3:00 pm and is 9 holes. Sign up as a team or as a single. Please fill out the entry form and drop it  Continue Reading

Call to Artists: Orcas Island Film Festival open call to submit short film projects 3 winners will be awarded $5,000 each to make their films The Orcas Island Film Festival will award grants of $5,000 to three filmmakers to explore the San Juan Islands and use it as a canvas to create short films that  Continue Reading

There are many great reasons for knowing how to track down historical records and other information. You might want to know: the history of the house you live in your own family history how to demonstrate that your property is eligible for landmarking the history of the organization you work for use with reports, grant  Continue Reading

Southern Resident Killer Whales will be recognized in a display on the San Juan County Courthouse and Council Chamber lawns on Endangered Species Day, Friday, May 19th. There will be 86 orca whale dorsal fins displayed representing the 78 living free members of the Southern Resident Killer Whale J, K and L pods, plus the  Continue Reading