It’s good to know we have such a supportive community for education here on the island. Debbi Fincher shares this good news… We are thrilled with the outpouring of support for funding experiences and needs, not just having students out selling more stuff to help raise funds for our school community at FHES. #GivingTuesday was our  Continue Reading

Town and customers donate $2664 to local food bank Town residents demonstrated their generous spirit again this year by contributing $1664 to the Friday Harbor Food Bank through donations made on their utility bills. Town matching funds brought the total donation up to $2664. Each month Town utility customers are encouraged to donate what they  Continue Reading

Hey, here’s a riddle: Who has six toes on each front paw and is dressed in his very best tuxedo? Me! Paul E. Dactil, that’s who! I’m pretty much the George Clooney of cats… handsome, suave and a real hit with the ladies. I’d love to curl up in your lap in front of a  Continue Reading

It was a beautiful night for the caroling and tree lighting ceremony. The stars were shining after a blustery, rainy start to the day earlier. And the trees at the bottom of Spring Street, all lit up for the holidays… What a beautiful sight.

Friday Harbor High School Students, Jillian Urbach and Wilson Loucks chose The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor as the recipient of their community project this year. After a great deal of deliberation, they decided to make cat scratching posts; something the shelter was desperately in need of. To raise funds for the project Jillian  Continue Reading

Shop local and support our library! The Friends of the Library Book Sale is December 12, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, in the San Juan Island Library conference room and main salon. There will be a selection of specialty books, individually priced and suitable for gifts. Also available are fiction and nonfiction books sold for  Continue Reading

Cynthia Burke wants to let you know what’s new at the restaurant on Nichols Street. Here she is with the story… We are shifting hours starting next week and going to try opening 7 days a week from 8:00 to 3:00. Plus – Cynthia’s is now offering an all-day Brunch menu featuring breakfast and luncheon items served  Continue Reading

The holiday spirit is truly alive on San Juan Island! Thank you to all of those in the community who supported the Friday Harbor High School Class of 2016 by purchasing holiday wreathes from students, parents or at the Holiday Artisan Fair. The sale of these wreathes is a major part of the budget for  Continue Reading

Take a break from your hectic Christmas planning to do something different. Join Wolf Hollow staff and board members for a Critter’s Christmas. Drop by the Mullis Community Senior Center in Friday Harbor between 5pm and 8pm on Friday, Dec, 11th for a hot drink and holiday cookies, to learn more about the animals we care  Continue Reading

Don’t miss the December Flea and Craft Market this Saturday, December 5th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds from 9:00 AM to Noon Find new and used items for everyone on your list–don’t forget to include yourself! Shop over 25 local vendor booths; handmade clothing & crochet, holiday décor & gifts, furniture & housewares, toys, vintage  Continue Reading