The San Juan County Amateur Radio Society will participate in the annual American Radio Relay League Field Day event on Saturday June 27th. The public is invited to observe the portable emergency response capabilities of SJC Amateur “HAM” operators communicating with other stations throughout the USA and Canada. Saturday June 27, 11:00 am at the Cattle Point Interpretive Center For  Continue Reading

Take a trip out to beautiful Patos Island with Friends of the San Juans and the Bureau of Land Management on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patos is full of interesting geology, beautiful beaches, opportunities for native plant and wildlife viewing, along with a working lighthouse. Different activities will be offered,  Continue Reading

Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor presents a Summer Solstice Bunko Party, Friday June 19 at 6:00 PM at the Grange. Bunko is a fast-paced and fun dice game that will keep you whirling through the room and meeting new friends. There will be great snacks, a no-host bar, and a silent auction.  Proceeds benefit our  Continue Reading

Ben Waldron, AA, NREMT was born and raised on San Juan Island, joining San Juan EMS in 2007. He received his Nationally Registered EMT Certificate while performing his duty as a Navy Diver.  After leaving the service, Ben moved back to the Island to raise his family with his wife Michelle. He is a second  Continue Reading

Join Bill & Rita Ament and more than 40 local island performers, children through adults for their 31st annual Dance Happy Extravaganza. Lots of tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, modern jazz, Zumba, creative, pre-ballet, belly dance, Mexican dancing, audience fun, singing, guest artists and lots entertainment. The traditional Dance Happy show is guaranteed to make  Continue Reading

After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan Rated: PG-13 When: Friday June 19th at 9:50pm, Parking and Concessions open at 8:30pm. Admission: $5/person; $20/family of 5; ages 5 and under FREE. Please  Continue Reading

Town seeks proposals for use of Lodging Tax grant funds to promote 2016 tourism The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting applications for grants to fund tourism promotion. The promotions must be for events and activities specifically intended to draw visitors to the Town in 2016.   Preference will be given  Continue Reading

The staff at Friday Harbor Elementary School is very excited at the prospect of having all-day kindergarten available to San Juan Island children.   Though all-day kindergarten is still uncertain at this point, pending the current state legislative session, staff there wants you to know that if it happens, “We are ready!” What does this mean  Continue Reading

The Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) conducted an Online Survey of Washington State Ferry riders in March and April of this year. Riders were asked to give feedback regarding their experience riding ferries during the Winter travel period (December 28, 2014 to March 21, 2015). There was a total of 2,474 interviews and data was weighted by  Continue Reading

Eight “Good Steward” awards will be presented at the Orcas Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 20 to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship. They will be presented at 2 p.m. by the Stewardship Network booths at the Village Green in Eastsound. Each recipient will receive a special “Finee” award—a glazed ceramic  Continue Reading