Registration continues for both Summer & Fall quarters at Skagit Valley College. Summer Quarter begins July 7th Fall Quarter begins September 21st If you want to step into a new career or upgrade your job skills, Professional / Technical programs are aligned with local and state economic development strategies. High demand areas include: Composites/Aerospace Environmental Conservation Health and Fitness Homeland Security  Continue Reading

I just heard this about Yoga this weekend and next, so plan accordingly… For Katerina’s yoga classes at XYZ, there will be NO class for the next two weekends: NO  9:30am classes on: Saturday & Sunday July 4th, 5th July 11th, 12th YES! We will have weekday 5:30pm classes.

Opportunity to comment on ferry fare changes at Friday Harbor, July 7 Transportation Commission adds ways to participate Those who want to weigh in on a new ferry fare proposal released by the Washington State Transportation Commission can do so 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the County Administrative Office Building in Friday Harbor. The meeting  Continue Reading

Orcas Island magician Matthew Laslo is launching a summer tour of the San Juans! Matthew is a local, rising young star and award winning magician & illusionist who fell in love with the art of magic at seven years of age. Now seven years later at 14 years old, he’s created his own full-length illusion  Continue Reading

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce The Volunteer of the Month for June is Traci Walter. Traci is the official photographer for the animal shelter and can always be relied upon to come to the shelter when new pets arrive to photograph them for the APS-FH website, Petfinder and Pet-of-the-Week  Continue Reading

It’s the SJ Historical Society, back with this month’s History Column… July is an active month for island art lovers, with the Friday Harbor Art Market at Brickworks Plaza each Friday and the Summer Arts Fair, now in its 20th year, coming up on July 11. But the island was abuzz with art activity long  Continue Reading

Stephanie Prima shares this “final installment” of the Chosen series… Many people don’t like to think about unpleasant things that may happen. They prefer to believe that if they don’t know about it, it isn’t real. Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking is a dark, little-known crime for sure, but it is a steadily growing and very  Continue Reading

You may have noticed a new red ambulance in front of the aid station on Spring Street. Two years ago an ambulance search team formed to identify new ambulance specifications to replace the current 22 year ambulance, an old Ford E350. It was determined by researching industry standards, Emergency Vehicle Technicians recommendations, and operational cost  Continue Reading

What are native bees?  They’re not honeybees, and they’re not wasps or other pesky, stinging insects.  In fact, they are a diverse collection of beautiful, beneficial creatures easily seen and found throughout the islands. Dr. Chris Looney from the Washington State Department of Agriculture will introduce us to the lives and habits of these fascinating  Continue Reading

What a night…. I’m still trying to catch my breath! So many people to thank, if I leave anyone out, please add to the list! Thank you to everyone who attended the Wags to Riches Event this year. It definitely was a night to remember! This community is so giving… thank you for helping us  Continue Reading