David Dehlendorf, Chair, San Juan County Democrats shares this note… You can now pre-register online if you are planning to attend and vote at one of the San Juan County Democratic Presidential Primary Precinct Caucuses at 10 am on Saturday, March 26. You can also complete the required surrogate affidavit form if you will be  Continue Reading

Don’t let my photo fool you. This is my “mug shot” taken when I arrived at the animal shelter…. before I knew how much fun I was going to have here!   My name is Piper and I’m a 3-year old Blue Heeler girl. I’ve got lots of energy, but don’t worry – I’m working with  Continue Reading

At the February 19th board meeting in Friday Harbor, family and friends of the OPALCO Apprentice who was held at gun-point in his home addressed the Board and asked for their help to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Board discussed the community reward offered and voted unanimously to match whatever funds are raised, up to  Continue Reading

Join Climate Change Intern, Nancy Fernandez, for an evening of conversation about observation, citizen science and phenology when she presents “Timing is Everything! Plants’ Response to Climate Change and How You Can Help,” at 5:30 pm on February 24 in the community room at San Juan Center, Skagit Valley College. The explorers Meriwether Lewis and William  Continue Reading

Come Meet Staff and Board from Friends of the San Juans Friends of the San Juans will host a “Coffee and Conversation” on March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at their office at 650 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor. Friends’ staff would like to hear from community members about the environmental and sustainability topics in the  Continue Reading

It is with deepest sorrow that we at San Juan District 3 Fire Department inform you of the passing of our beloved Fire Chief, Steve Marler, on January 28, 2016. Originally from BC, Canada, Steve moved to California as a child and slowly gained interest in firefighting. He attended Columbia Junior College to study fire  Continue Reading

Tuesday is “Spaygetti” Dinner Day! This Year will be the Animal Shelter’s 8th annual “Spaygetti” Dinner. Don’t miss out on the fun! When: Tuesday, February 23 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for kids under 12 Where: Brickworks Enjoy delicious food, musical entertainment and a fabulous dessert raffle.

One of the hottest tickets in London is coming to San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. National Theatre Live will present an HD screening of the new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses recorded live from London’s Donmar Warehouse, where tickets have been totally sold out. Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus),  Continue Reading

During the early morning hours of February 9, 2016, a newly hired Apprentice Lineman was held at gunpoint in his home on Orcas Island. The assailant made threats against his safety and that of his family. The following day, death threats were scrawled across the front of OPALCO headquarters in Eastsound. The San Juan County  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor Film Festival ~ Winter Series Audience Favorite “The Hunting Ground”,  a 2015 film was produced by San Juan Islander Amy Herdy. Amy is also an interviewer in the film and she will be at the screening to answer questions. A Sundance Film Festival Official Selection, this film is an expose of sexual assault of students on US college  Continue Reading