Ruth Offen of Waterworks Gallery shares these thoughts with you about the artist and art show which opens this weekend… Last year, walking into a friend’s business, on her counter I spied a catalog of the painter named Anelecia Hannah. On its cover was a portrait of a young woman staring back at me in all  Continue Reading

Here’s this month’s history column from The San Juan Historical Society… The San Juan Historical Society & Museum has joined with the Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan Island National Historical Park, and Trails Committee to offer free special events in May for History Lives Here month. This Saturday it’s the historical museum’s turn, with  Continue Reading

Treat your mom to the wonders of springtime in the islands! Join Land Bank stewards on one of two guided walks atop Cady Mountain Preserve to explore the beauty and diversity of wildflowers, habitats, and vistas the mountain has to offer. Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at Cady Mountain Preserve, San Juan  Continue Reading

Washington State Ferries is holding an open house for the public to tour the newest boat in the fleet, the M/V Samish. When: 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Where: Anacortes Ferry Terminal What: Tour the newest Washington State Ferry, M/V Samish Attend a free tour of the M/V Samish, the second of three new Olympic  Continue Reading

This Friday, load up the car and head on over to the Fairgrounds for the classic baseball film, A League of Their Own! Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. (1992) Starring: Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna. Rated: PG, Running time: 128  Continue Reading

CATS’ annual Teddy Bear Picnic returns to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, May 9. The FREE event from noon to 2:00 in the patio garden and Gubelman Theatre features face painting, cookie decorating, refreshments, and, of course, teddy bears! This year, local musician Kirk Fuhrmeister will be providing the entertainment—playing music, singing and telling  Continue Reading

Here’s a letter to the people of Friday Harbor from Linda Cooper… Dear San Juan Update, My dear friend, Marty Robinson, long time Friday Harbor Elementary School secretary, was trekking in Nepal when the recent earthquake took place. She is safe with a group of 5 people from the Northwest organized by 4winds of Seattle. Having  Continue Reading

San Juan County is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Vincent as its new Public Works Director. Mr. Vincent brings to San Juan County a vast wealth of public works knowledge and experience gained from having worked in local government over the past 25 years. Brian comes to San Juan County by way of  Continue Reading

Friends of the San Juans would love for you to consider donating to support their work. Here’s their official press release… GiveBIG to FRIENDS of the San Juans on May 5! Since 1979, FRIENDS of the San Juans has worked hard to protect and restore the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people  Continue Reading

On Friday May 3, Friday Harbor Port Commissioner Greg Hertel did the official honors by cutting the ribbon at the newly constructed Spring Street Landing Bulkhead. The waterfront project has been on the “must do” list for many years, and reconstruction of the Spring Street Landing Building provided the perfect opportunity. PND Engineers designed the  Continue Reading