San Juan County and Local 1849 (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) have settled on a collective bargaining agreement for the years 2015-2017. Union membership overwhelmingly ratified the contract on Friday, February 27th, and the County Council promptly followed suit by accepting the contract at its March 2nd meeting. The contract, five months  Continue Reading

This evening at the Library… Each month we cover ten of the possible questions prospective citizens must answer to become naturalized US Citizens and review the English grammar covered in the citizenship test. Thursday, March 5, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Library. Free.

John Miller has done it again, and shares this awesome photo with Update readers… Tim, There is an old tree on our property and this hawk is a sometime visitor – I call it ” Sun going down, moon coming up, hawk taking flight” John

San Juan Historical Museum checks in with this month’s History Column… In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, we salute the long history of the Women’s Study Club, active on the island for 95 years. Prior to disbanding in 2008, its members’ dedication to community service and lifelong learning contributed much to a  Continue Reading

The PTSA is sponsoring a Rummage Sale at the high school on Saturday, March 14th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to get rid of some things you don’t want anymore, or to pick up some things you didn’t know you needed. Also, it benefits the wonderful kids in the class  Continue Reading

Barbara Marrett from the Visitor’s Bureau shares this request… Hi Tim, Would you help us get the word out regarding voting for Friday Harbor as Best Small Coastal Town on 10Best USA TODAY? The folks at 10Best USAToday told me that they keep specific voting numbers proprietary, but gave me the current percentages of the  Continue Reading

Do you have a friend or neighbor who takes exceptional care of their land? A teacher who inspires students to understand and care for the environment? A business that has been a leader in sustainable business practices? Here is an opportunity to recognize exemplary members of our community who have shown their commitment to preserving  Continue Reading

The Friday Harbor Baseball & Softball Association will be holding a Back to Baseball night on Thursday March 5th at 5:30, at the Middle School Commons, where parents can get their kids signed up and take advantage of an early registration discount. The Association will be discussing some needs of the program as well as  Continue Reading

This story has been updated in order to make a correction… The San Juan Island School District announced today the three finalists for the position of Superintendent. The final interviews will stretch over three days as each candidate spends a full day on the island on either March 9, 10 or 11. Much of the  Continue Reading

How It Really Started: An Anecdotal Account of the Early Years of American Studio Glass Called the “Johnny Appleseed of Glass,” Fritz Dreisbach is one of America’s glass royalty. The effervescent Dreisbach will spin stories of the studio glass movement in the U.S. on 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the San Juan Community Theatre.  Continue Reading