Town of Friday Harbor recognized for commitment to employee health The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) announced that the Town of Friday Harbor is one of 112 cities, towns, and other local governments to have earned the distinguished WellCity Award. This recognition is awarded annually to entities that meet the AWC Employee Benefit Trust’s stringent  Continue Reading

Seeing is Believing – Driving Access at Mount Grant Preserve – Fundraising continues for the Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve, a community-wide effort to permanently protect a very special, 141-acre San Juan Island landmark. In order for people to see what all the excitement is about, Mount Grant Preserve will once again be open to  Continue Reading

Good morning, Friday Harbor! My name is Bowie and I’m part Beagle. The other part is Jack Russell terrier. I should also mention that I’m 100% amazing! If you’re looking for love in a medium-size package I’m your guy! I’m super friendly and love to go for walks. My all-time favorite pastime is cuddling and  Continue Reading

This story submitted by Louise Dustrude… Meeting in the shadow of grim budget realities and two failed levies, the public hospital district board on Friday edged closer to setting the level for a levy for Emergency Medical Services to be submitted to the voters in August. The budget currently proposed is still $640,000 away from  Continue Reading

EMS Invites Community to Town Meeting Town Hall meetings sponsored by the San Juan Island EMS will be held on: April 11, at 5:30pm at the Pavilion at Roche Harbor Resort April 12, at 5:30pm at the Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street In August 2016, a ballot measure will come before the citizens of San Juan Island proposing a property tax levy  Continue Reading

This story is from the National Park Service… The pair of bald eagles at American Camp , Bertha and Bob Jr. have again produced egg(s) in their nest near the American Camp Visitor Center. However, the number of eaglets won’t be known until they hatch, which is expected around April 20. Visitors are encouraged to  Continue Reading

Jim Biddick and John Carl will be available to assist with taxes at the Mullis Senior Center on Thursday until April 14 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. The tax service is for low to moderate income taxpayers($54,000 gross income). The program is not associated with the IRS TaxAide program and is not a for  Continue Reading

Thanks to a local student, the SJI Library introduces a new Book Nook in the children’s area The public is invited to see the San Juan Island Library’s new Book Nook in the Children’s Area. The Book Nook is the creation of Brian Fleming, a local resident and sophomore at Spring Street International School. Fleming built  Continue Reading

Customs and Border Patrol held a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the official opening of their new location on the corner of Spring and First Streets in Friday Harbor. They have gone from a previous office space of a very inadequate 550 square feet, which they have occupied since 1987, to a much better, more  Continue Reading

Springtime is glorious with its daffodils and sunshine, when everything seems bright and fresh. You too can feel rejuvenated and restored in your own body and mind with the new holistic movement class that Stephanie Prima is offering. This is unlike any other exercise class! No matter your age or current physical condition, here’s your  Continue Reading