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Tim Dustrude

Just another part-timer - Part time photographer at ThisIsOurTown.com and Dustrude.com, part time graphic artist, part time blogger at Occasionally a New Photo . And now... full time editor at The San Juan Update.

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SJ Aviation Museum honors Bob Jamieson

April 17, 2017 at 5:55 am

A reception will be held at the Roy Franklin Terminal at Friday Harbor Airport on Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00 p.m. to honor the Featured Pilot for 2017: Bob Jamieson. Islanders are invited to celebrate the occasion of this annual addition to the San Juan Aviation Museum. This project, started in 2008, is jointly sponsored by  Continue Reading

New Executive Director for Home Trust

April 17, 2017 at 5:53 am

The Board of Directors for the San Juan Community Home Trust is pleased to announce that Mr. David S. Gow will take the helm as Executive Director on the first of June. David has called this island home since 2012 and resides here with his partner, Heather Mueller, a teacher at Friday Harbor Elementary. David  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

April 17, 2017 at 5:49 am

Single White & Black Male seeks long term relationship with someone who likes the same things I do… McDonald’s drive-thru windows, playing with other dogs, sniffing cats from behind, going for walks, a soft, cozy bed and frequent belly rubs. My name is “Mash” and I’ve been told I’m perfect in every way. Don’t be  Continue Reading

Brown Bag Lunch Seminars

April 17, 2017 at 5:49 am

The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center is hosting a series of free Brown Bag lunch seminars. On April 20 Budget, Finance and More is presented by Islander’s Bank. The seminar assists with managing your budget, snowballing debt pay off and planning for future expenses. On April 27 it’s: Ace the Interview – Get the Job Are you able to  Continue Reading

FHMS Art Exhibit at the Library

April 17, 2017 at 5:45 am

On Thursday, April 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm the public is invited to attend an art opening in celebration of the middle school art program. Come see artwork created by middle school students and meet the art instructor, Leisha Holmes. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Melina Lagios at the Library  Continue Reading

Xtreme Fitness is Hiring

April 17, 2017 at 5:40 am

Xtreme Fitness has a seasonal, part time position available to an active and personable individual looking to add a few more hours to his or her workweek this summer. Position is limited to 3 hours in the morning for at least 3 days a week from mid April through August. $11 / hr + Complimentary gym  Continue Reading

Spring Road Maintenance April 17-25

April 16, 2017 at 9:47 pm

Starting Monday, National Park Service maintenance staff will begin Phase I re-striping and clearing road edges of Cattle Point Road to better accommodate bicycles, mopeds, and motorist. Phase I will be complete by April 25. There will be no work on weekends. Phase II will begin in mid-June and should be completed by July 28. Thank  Continue Reading

Easter Egg Hunt 2017

April 16, 2017 at 3:14 pm

A beautiful day for an Easter Egg Hunt. Check out these photos below.

New Gallery Owner

April 16, 2017 at 5:50 am

Island Studios has a new owner. Kris Drain just moved to Friday Harbor a little over a week ago and took over ownership of the gallery on Wednesday the 12th. She was a gallery director at Martin Lawrence Gallery in Dallas from 2012 – 2015 selling high end art pieces like Andy Warhol and Picasso. She had  Continue Reading

In Memory of Kelli

April 15, 2017 at 9:32 pm

In her memory, Kelli Ashcraft’s family is running a campaign to make the island a safer place for all residents. Kelli died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and her family is raising money with a GoFundMe account to provide CO detectors for people on the island who can’t afford to buy one themselves.  Check out  Continue Reading

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