The Friday Harbor Food Bank would like to extend a huge thank-you to our volunteers who contribute countless hours of service. We’d also like to acknowledge and thank the amazing people and businesses that have given so much this year, for many years, and in so many ways: The Mullis Community Senor Center for the  Continue Reading

Ed. note – This notice has been corrected to show the workshop time at 7:00 Monday… The actors coming to the stage at San Juan Community Theatre on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. will be in full-face masks, whimsical and wordless–described by other audiences as watching a living cartoon or live-action Pixar. Portland theater  Continue Reading

At 2:49 p.m., on Friday, April 10, 2015, on Seaview Street, Eastsound, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the report of an overturned gasoline tanker truck. Responders found the trailer of a gasoline fuel tanker truck overturned on its side with gasoline leaking from an access port. The tanker was reported to be  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Washington State Ferries… The brand new 144-car Samish is ready to officially join the fleet. On Friday, April 10, we officially accepted the vessel from builder/contractor Vigor Industrial. Following two months of sea trials and crew training, the new Olympic Class ferry will begin service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route  Continue Reading

“The Barefoot Bandit” tells the almost unbelievable tale of the life and capture of Northwest native Colton Harris-Moore, following his legendary two-year international crime spree (which included exploits in the San Juans) that captured the imagination of the public and press around the nation. The film explores the dynamics of Harris-Moore’s family as well as  Continue Reading

Does San Juan County Have a Domestic Violence Problem? — from Diane Martindale, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans — Domestic violence and sexual assault are problems that exist in our community. On Monday, April 13 the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host a panel discussion about these  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Grange hosts interactive online marketing workshop for locals April 15th San Juan Island Grange #966, and internet marketing expert, Tim Hoke are hosting an interactive business workshop for locals on April 15th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Grange Hall, 152 N. First Street. The workshop is being offered as a  Continue Reading

I just heard that the Jimmy Moe show, Moonlight Sinatra, scheduled for tonight at the Rumor Mill has been cancelled due to illness. However, Good News is Ryan Browne and Jake Beliveau will be on hand instead with some smooth jazz. That’s tonight – Friday at the Rumor Mill.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Each week this month there will be a guest article featuring information on this disturbing topic; brought to you by Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands (DVSAS). Is sexual assault even an issue on our islands? What do the faces of Sexual Assault look  Continue Reading

The Whale Museum invites you to the special screening of the documentary “DamNation”… Please join us for a special screening of DamNation on April 11, 2015 at 6:15 pm at the San Juan Island Grange. The film is sponsored by the Southern Resident Killer Whale Chinook Salmon Initiative and is a public awareness event. Retired  Continue Reading