Jan Osborn, 69, of Friday Harbor, Washington, died August 15, 2015 in the ICU at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, Washington. Her niece, Deanna Osborn of Friday Harbor, was at her side. Jan had been flown off San Juan Island after experiencing breathing difficulties and a major coronary event. Jan was born on May 17,  Continue Reading

I just want to thank the small handful of volunteers who helped out at this year’s Photography Department at the San Juan County Fair. We couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you to the volunteers who helped setup on Tuesday: Sharon Youngs. Glenda Pugerude, George Dodge, Ellen Lerner. Donna Dyer, Tsolo Dann, Jessie  Continue Reading

Hello Island Writers, Thank you for coming to the writing booth at the Fair:  Island Writers, or The Written Word. Thank you to those who submitted writing entries for exhibit at the Fair.  We couldn’t have done it without you! Please don’t hesitate to send in your work.  You can do it anytime this year.  Continue Reading

School District seeks public comment regarding online Odysseyware program San Juan Island School District is interested in public comment regarding a proposed curriculum platform called Odysseyware. The program can be found online at www.odysseyware.com.  For individuals who cannot access the program online, a district computer will be available at the district office, 285 Blair Avenue,  Continue Reading

Three Home Trust Homes will be arriving by Barge on Aug 19th The San Juan Community Home Trust will soon be moving three homes to Phase 2 of Sun Rise at 473 Grover Street East in Friday Harbor. The homes are being delivered by barge by the Nickel Brothers, a NW house moving company, and  Continue Reading

This month, it’s the Westcott Bay Trail. Meet Lee Taylor, Superintendent of San Juan Island National Historical Park, to learn about this lovely recent addition to the park. Meet and park at English Camp main parking lot. Distance: 3 miles round-trip Difficulty Rating: Moderate on wooded path No dogs Plan to rest at the Westcott  Continue Reading

Higgins, your “Man about Town” here, reporting from the animal shelter where I am currently working on my memoirs, “Cat Tales From Cattle Point”. In this expose’, I plan to relate the gripping stories of my experiences as a stray cat on San Juan Island… right up to the point where I was taken in,  Continue Reading

Special Evening Event for “LIMINAL CURRENTS : Exploration of an Empathic Umwelt” at IMA On Monday, August 17, we will have an evening farewell to the exhibit from 7:00 to 9:00  pm. The public is welcome and those people who have needed or wanted an evening opening should attend. Bring your cameras. Shortly, you will see—New at  Continue Reading

The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at:  Continue Reading

What a great show we had on the last day of the Fair this year – the annual Trashion Fashion show was a hit! Check out these photos if you missed it. (or if you just want to see all the cool costumes again). All photos by Tim Dustrude, San Juan Update.