Story by Louise Dustrude… Work is under way on repairs to the Cattle Point Lighthouse under a contract between the Coast Guard and Vet Industrial of Bremerton. Over the years erosion of the surrounding sand dunes has exposed and undermined the foundation of the lighthouse, leaving the stability of the historic building at risk. The  Continue Reading

To our dear family and friends, it is with great sadness that we share this news with you. Our beloved Rob, devoted husband, father and friend passed away after nearly a 3 year, valiantly fought battle with cancer, at the UWMC. Rob was born in Seattle, to mother Inez and father Jim. He is survived  Continue Reading

Mark your calendar now… On Saturday, May 20, 2017, the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories will hold its annual Open House. This event offers a splendid opportunity to meet scientists and students at the Labs and check out the research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Labs will be open  Continue Reading

Mike Carlson shares this update on the construction progress for the new Spring Street Pocket Park… The Pocket Park is now beginning to take shape. Most of the underground work has been completed.  This week, the bases for the paver borders, benches and sculptures will be formed and poured. As soon as those are completed  Continue Reading

Start planning now for the biggest rummage sale of the year! Dropoffs will be accepted from 12-6 on Friday, March 17 at the high school. The big sale, on Saturday March 18, will be an epic extravaganza of fabulous merchandise… and a delicious bake sale! Your donations fund a memorable and fantastic grad night for  Continue Reading

EDC offers workshop on Photography for Business 67% of consumers consider image quality “very important” when making a purchase online. To turn browsers into buyers, business owners must show potential customers their products in the best possible light, and help them to connect with products and services in a way that words – or mediocre  Continue Reading

  Island Rec is offering Tennis Lessons this April/May for youth and adults with Caroline Hansen. Classes are held Wednesdays; April 19- May 10. Youth lessons for grades 3-5, from 3-4:30pm at Cahail Park. Adult lesson for ages 16 and up are from 5:45pm-7:15 at the High School Tennis Courts. Register before April 13th for the  Continue Reading

Meghan Hoffman, Gardens & Grounds Supervisor of Roche Harbor Resort will lead a tour of the “winter mode” gardens and grounds of Roche Harbor Resort.  The pots and gardens will just be waking up.  Date: March 18, 2017  Location: Hotel De Haro entrance  Time: 10:30 AM  Car pool meeting location: Mullis Center 10:00 AM  The  Continue Reading

A community event conceived and planned to take care of one of our own sweet island families. Saturday, March 25 at 5:00 PM at the Fairgrounds. Quincy Vague, a 16 year old sophomore at Friday Harbor High School was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. We, as an island, can come together to ease  Continue Reading

Story by Mike Martin – It began as a routine checkup at the clinic in Friday Harbor, Washington. Hollye Vague took her 16-year old son, Quincy in for a check-up. “Quincy was having headaches,” she said. Quincy was an offensive tackle for the Friday Harbor High School Wolverines — the season had just finished —  Continue Reading